Cardiff Council Update: 25th August

Welcome to the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: The latest news that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, a call out to the public to give their views on cycle parking in the city centre and news that Foster Care Cardiff aresponsoring Pride Cymru's Big Online Week 2020.

Increase in COVID-19 cases in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

There has been a rise in recent days in the average number of positive COVID-19 cases within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, with a marked increase within Cardiff itself.

The current infection rate for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan stands at 10.9 per 100,000, the highest it's been since early June.

Although daily fluctuations in the figures are to be expected, the number of new cases in Cardiff has, over the past 7 days, risen to 14.0 per 100,000 of the population.

This increase has seen local case numbers shift from being significantly below the average in England to above it (the average in England 11.9 per 100,000 on 18 August).

Within this, the rate of tests coming back as positive has also increased from 0.3% at the start of August to 2.5% on 22 August.

The latest figures, shared by the Cardiff and Vale Test, Trace, Protect partnership, also show an increase incases amongst adults in their 20s and 30s.

We want your views for cycle parking in Cardiff

With more people choosing to cycle in Cardiff, the Council is carrying out a review of cycle parking in the city centre, to access the existing provision as well as identify new locations for people to safely lock up their bike.

To assist the Council in this review, a short survey has been produced so that the public can give their views -https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=159653503505

Earlier this year, the Council's set out our transport vision for the city through the Transport White Paper. A key part of this vision is to improve the infrastructure for both cycling and walking.

As well as providing safe routes for cyclists to travel, adequate cycle parking has to be provided to give confidence to cyclists that they will be able to park their bike safely when they arrive at their destination.

All feedback received through the survey will be assessed and will inform the review that is taking place.

To fill in the survey, please click the following link:https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=159653503505

Foster Care Cardiff are proud to support Pride Cymru's Big Online Week 2020

Foster Care Cardiff are sponsoring Pride Cymru's Big Online Week 2020 (24-30 August) with this year's event focused on the theme ‘Your Pride'.

Due to COVID-19 government guidelines Pride Cymru will not be taking place as normal but will continue to celebrate diversity through a series of online collaborations and events to raise awareness around topics affecting LGBT+ people across Wales. VisitPride Cymrufor further information.