Commenting on the news that Edinburgh Woollen Mill is to buy Cardiff based clothes store Peacocks Cardiff Central's Liberal Democrat MP, Jenny Willott, said:
"I am very pleased that a buyer has been found for Peacocks and that so many of the jobs that were under threat have been saved, particularly at the company's HQ in Cardiff.
The Gabalfa Focus Team spent much of the weekend speaking with residents around Clodien Avenue about proposals for an off-licence at the former Arjans sandwich shop.
Cllr. Ed Bridges said: "An application for an alcohol licence has been submitted to for the premises at 147 Clodien Avenue. The application would see the premises licensed to sell alcohol for off-sales between 7am and 9pm Monday-Saturday, and 8am-8pm on Sundays."
The Gabalfa Lib Dem Focus Team have called for Cardiff Council to address drainage problems on North Road which have seen pedestrians and cyclists getting soaked because of large puddles.
Local councillor, Ed Bridges, said: "The problem seems particularly bad at the junction with Pen-y-Bryn Way and by the Gabalfa Clinic bus stop - and also near to Tesco, which is causing particular problems for the large number of Cathays High students who use the pavement on a daily basis"
In cold snaps like the one this weekend, many people are confused about what they should or shouldn't do when it comes to snow clearance - but, as always, your local Lib Dems are at hand to clarify the situation!
Because of some incidences of scaremongering in the media, some people falsely believe that householders or businesses who clear snow from in front of their properties are liable for any injury if someone falls. This is categorically NOT true.
The Gabalfa Lib Dem Focus Team are reminding residents to get behind their 'Shop Local' campaign to support independent retailers in our area.
Local councillor, Ed Bridges, said: "We've got some fantastic independent shops right on our doorstep, and it's up to us as residents to support local traders if we want to keep a vibrant shopping area."
Work is progressing on the new Salvation Army hostel at Northlands on North Road in Gabalfa ward.
Local campaigners, Gareth Holden and Cllr. Ed Bridges continue to call for disruption to be kept to a minimum - especially for residents around Pen-y-Bryn Road and surrounding streets.
Gareth, who lives on Pen-y-Bryn Road, said: "Permission for the redeveloped hostel and social housing was granted by the Welsh Labour Government after being initially refused by Cardiff Council's Planning Committee. The second phase of the development (for social housing by Pen-y-Bryn Place) will begin later this year. We want to make sure disruption is kept to a minimum - in particular, by ensuring that deliveries and construction traffic for the social housing development don't end up using residential side streets."
The Gabalfa Lib Dem Focus Team have submitted two petitions to Cardiff Council to address concerns raised by local residents.
At January's meeting of Cardiff Council, Cllr. Ed Bridges submitted a petition from residents of Cross Place, Herbert Street and Parkfield Place calling for more resident-only parking in the area. This is to address concerns raised during the recent planning application at Talybont over parking congestion in the local area.
Jenny Willott, the Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, has welcomed news that Post Offices in Cardiff Central have been saved by Liberal Democrat Business Minister, Ed Davey.
After ending Labour's shameful Post Office closure programme, which saw more than 7100 Post Offices disappear in their 13 years in office, Ed Davey has announced that a ten-year deal between the Post Office and the Royal Mail has been reached.
Climate Week is a supercharged national campaign to inspire a new wave of action on climate change. It culminates with thousands of events and activities taking place throughout the week of 12 to 18 March 2012, planned by organisations from every part of society. Showcasing real, practical ways to combat climate change, the campaign aims to renew our ambition to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future.
