Police Matters for December 2022



POLICE MATTERS FOR DECEMBER 2022


A total of 24 incidents were recorded in the month of which several concerned thefts at the retail parks.

Our Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and he apologised if any misunderstanding had occurred over the future of the Port Rd footbridge. While stating that the bridge was unsuitable for wheelchairs, prams and horses he was able to confirm that the bridge would not be removed although discussions were taking place over the best location for a set of pedestrian operated traffic lights.

Cllr Godfrey also reported that he was exploring the possibility of attracting GP services to the community. The tennis courts would be refurbished in the spring and he was also involved in helping to rehouse some of the tenants at Cambrian Park who were being evicted.

At the meeting a presentation was made by Natural Resources Wales over their flood alleviation schemes with particular reference to the nearby Cadoxton river and stream plans.

A brief update was given over the current position over the planned scheme for a solar farm at Parc Woolton where a scoping process is currently being carried out.

An update was given following the inaugural meeting of the Wenvoe Rural Affairs Committee and this will be the subject of a separate report in What’s On