22.08.05 Cardiff Post Article

Many residents using the Whitchurch Train Station (which is in the Rhiwbina Ward!) will be delighted to hear that the Council are planning to install a number of lighting columns in and around the area of the station.  Last week officers made a start by doubling the lighting column on Ashgrove, therefore instantly giving more light to the stairs which people use on a regular basis.

After a successful site meeting this week with Council Officials I was told the good news.  Officials are confident that the works will be completed around the end of September 2005.  A big thank you to all concerned.  This will really benefit so many people using the trains, and people using the area as a cut through from Ashgrove to Pen y Dre in Rhiwbina.  If residents would like more information about the scheme, please let me know.

 

Many people are still contacting me with their concerns about Council Tax Rebanding.  I have referred enquiries to the Valuation Office in Cardiff, and quite a few bands have been altered.  Please contact me if you have any questions or queries relating to this issue.

 

Starting on September 19^th, Cardiff will once again take part in “In Town Without Your Car Day”.  This is a European wide initiative which encourages people to have a “Car Free Day” and to travel by a more sustainable form of transport, such as walking, cycling and public transport.  For more information about this initiative, please let me know or log on to http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/

 

Cardiff Council's Road Safety Unit, working in conjunction with the Cardiff Group of the Institute of Advanced Motorists are organising a number of free Mature Driver Refresher Seminars to be held at the Road Safety Centre in Cardiff.  To be eligible you need to be 55 or over.  The seminar is designed to enable mature drivers to improve their existing practical skills to assist them in coping with the growing demands of modern traffic conditions  Every delegate will be offered free associate membership of the Cardiff Group of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a resource pack.  At a later date there will also be an opportunity to undertake a no obligation "observed run" in your own car with a trained observer who will assess your driving skill and offer constructive advice.  Please let me know if you are interested in this as places are restricted, and I will put you in touch with the relevant Council Official.

If I can be of any assistance, please contact me.  My telephone numbers are 029 2062 7757 / 079 7001 3332, jcowan@cardiff.gov.uk or log on to www.rhiwbinaward.com