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Saturday, September 11, 2004

 

Anti-Social Behaviour, The Real Story

So the Liberal Democrat Council is carrying on in power the way it did in opposition!

There is no doubt that youth Anti-Social behaviour is a real problem. And likewise, it is undisputable that the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 provides a real solution to it, by making additional new powers available to police and local authorities.

In Splott, Cardiff Council has utilised these new powers by giving Police powers under a Section 30 Dispersal Notice to crack down on the numbers of young people hanging around in public areas. In itself, a good move.

But the Lib Dems can't help themselves. They are claiming responsibility for powers given to CardiffCouncil by the Labour Government at Westminster. The claim is made even more irrational when viewed in light of the Lib Dem voting records at Westminster. The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, which gives Cardiff Council these powers, was voted against by the Lib Dems in Parliament.

The Section 30 dispersal notice has already been successfully used in Holyhead on Anglesey and Rhymney in the Gwent valleys. So let's give credit where it is due - the the Labour Government at Westminster who gave the Police these additional powers to protect communities.

The Lib Dems know that their time in the sun will soon run out, and already desparation is creeping in. It's far harder to claim the praise for someone else's work when you're in power!

Saturday, September 04, 2004

 

Trenewydd Road Site

Unsurprisingly we have had a number of calls this summer about what is to be done with this vacant plot. The plans are to build homes with a range of tenure. Most will be for private sale but we are also keen to include homes that will be available on a part ownership and part rental basis. 20%, in common with most new developments in Cardiff, will be available to rent and we hope will be Council owned.

 

Hendre Lake Park

The park is focused on Hendre Lake which lies south of St. Mellons alongside the Paddington - Cardiff railway line opposite the Eurofrieght Terminal. It can be accessed by Trowbridge residents via Hendre Road.
The park is being developed with about £1m mainly consisting of planning gain cash raised from new housing developments in St. Mellons and a contribution from European Objective 2 money.
Your Labour Councillors have been very involved in this project, planting trees and pressurising the Council to move the project forward. Most recently it completed a new car park which can be accessed from Cypress Drive. Eventually visitors will be able to walk right around the lake once a bridge has been built across Tarwick Reen.
Volunteers organised by the St. Mellons Environment Network have also been involved. If you would like to help tel: Jo Brookman 20417339

 

Trowbridge Green Improvement Programme

We understand that there may be additional funding for this scheme up to April 2005. As your Councillors we strongly recommend all the owners of around 48 privately owned homes who have not yet signed up to do so quickly.
A minimum of 90% of the total cost is covered by the grant (75% in the case of properties owned by landlords). Homes that have not yet been improved are beginning to stick out like sore thumbs and this will be reflected in their value when they are put up for sale. In addition they spoil the appearance of the whole area.
Mortgage lenders are normally very helpful when it comes to increasing a loan to cover the cost of improvements of this nature.

 

Unhelpful Rumours

An unhelpful rumour has been circulating again in Trowbridge over the summer. Councillors have been blamed for the closure of the "play pod" in Trefaser Park.
The truth is that I asked whether play-workers from the St. Mellons Healthy Living Centre could run a "play pod" in Trowbridge.
Eventually funding was obtained for a "trial" pod for the year from March 2003. The life of the project was then extended to the end of September 2004. Sadly unwanted and criminal attention from local youths and staffing issues led to the decision to close the pod at the end of August.
Regretably no more funding is available (we will continue to search for further grant aid) and therefore, the pod has had to be closed. We are as disappointed about this as everyone else.
Councillor Ralph Cook

 

New Trowbridge Community Centre

A new community centre will replace the existing facility on Caernarvon Way as part of the shopping centre redevelopment.
The Trowbridge Forum has created an interim management committee to identify the needs of Trowbridge residents and sources of funding.
If you would like to help or join the committee please phone Ralph on 20793809.

 

TETRA

Trowbridge Estate Tenants & Residents Association continues to meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the Scouts Hall, Cemaes Crescent. All residents of the Trowbridge Estate are invited to attend to discuss Trowbridge issues with Councillors and other agencies. For further details contact TETRA’s Chair person Ceri Jones on 07799 520441

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