There are a number of self employed people who live and work within the confines of the roads within the proposed 'Permit Gate' plans. This will include the streets from the entrance to Crystal Glen from Heathwood Road up to the Junction at Crystal Glen and Fishguard Road. This proposal would have disastrous financial effects on these peoples businesses, particularly at this moment in time when people have struggled to the hilt to survive through the ravages of the pandemic.

The local Llanishen Labour Councillor MP and MS appear to be fully aware of this proposal, long before the general public became aware of it. This is typical of the Labour Council. Internally, propose an action, agree to it, then put it out to public consultation, when they know full well that nothing can be done to prevent it from happening due to time constraints. I have sat on enough council meetings to understand their modus operandi. In my past dealings with Llanishen Labour, my opinion is that they pander to the causes that will suit them and further their ratings in the electoral stakes, and ignore what actually is the more important truth and fact.

Anna McMorrin and Julie Morgan claim to have held not one, but two street surgeries regarding this matter. Just how many people were made aware of these street surgeries. I am sure the answer will be interesting.

The very wording of The Cardiffian article is interesting. It clearly alludes that the camera has actually been sanctioned already. I quote from The Cardiffian:
Coun Parkhill concluded: “The camera will be assessed after 18 months to see whether the scheme has been a success.
“As part of the assessment the council will also consider whether the no- right turn at the end of Crystal Glen is still needed.”
Anna McMorrin and Julie Morgan, MP and MS for Cardiff North respectively, emphasised the work they had done in securing the camera, including holding two street surgeries.
It is clearly evident that the decision has already been made.
With regard to the Camera on Malvern Drive in Llanishen. Just who can get over the rising bollards halfway down the drive. Another flagrant waste of public money, and a ridiculous analogy to this matter.
The video in The Cardiffian says it all. This is a ‘cash cow’ exercise favouring the council. Besides disrupting the lives and livelihood of the householders within the ‘proposed’ red line area.
Do we need traffic calming on Fishguard Road. Yes we do, quite simply. But one thing we do need is proper consultation and public meetings, before deciding what is the best course of action to take. Certainly, not this camera.

Perhaps some form of average speed camera, timing vehicles entering and exiting Fishguard Road. A mean time could be set for the distance covered between the entrance and exit points, relevant to the speed of the vehicle. It is obvious that the people using this route as a ‘rat run’ would do so if far less time than someone living in, visiting, or delivering to any address within the ‘proposed’ red line area. This timing would be evidence enough of using the route as a ‘rat run’.

Why this street? What observations have been carried out and at what times ie rush hour?

Most side streets are used during rush hour school pick up time. If this goes ahead I will be campaigning to get all of llanishen access only and cameras installed.

What councillor lives on that street