Here is the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: artwork to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month painted on Castle Street; travel advice for Wales vs Scotland on February 12; get cycle ready for Spring; vaccination totals for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan; and Cardiff's case and test numbers.

Artwork to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month painted on Castle Street

To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month this year, new artwork has been revealed on Castle Street.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride March in the UK in 1972, highlighting a key equality milestone in the early Gay Rights Movement.

This year the theme is ‘art' - exploring ideas of creative expression for political progress. The chosen tagline is, ‘The Arc is Long', taken from Dr Martin Luther King Jr's quote, ‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice'.

The new artwork on Castle Street builds on the traditional six colours of the original pride flag to include black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ communities of colour, as well as pink, light blue and white, representing the transgender community.

The artwork is a visual representation to show the city's support for equality and diversity in the Welsh Capital and isn't intended as a pedestrian crossing.

Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance, Cllr Chris Weaver, said: "Since February 1st, Cardiff Castle has been lit up with rainbow colours to mark the beginning of the LGBTQ+ History Month this year. As the theme is art, we wanted to ensure that the new progressive pride designs are as visible as possible to the public, so this is why they have been painted on Castle Street, the main thoroughfare that passes through the city centre.

"Cardiff is a diverse city that is committed to delivering a fair society for all and we are very proud of that. Regardless of race, religious beliefs, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender, our services and support are open to all and as a society we have to embrace that people are different and stress the importance of equality and inclusion for all. The Council will continue to work with the community and others to make Cardiff as safe and inclusive as possible."

Travel advice for Wales vs Scotland on February 12

Wales will be taking on Scotland on Saturday, February 12th at Principality Stadium.

With the kick-off taking place at 2.15pm - there will be a full city centre road closure from 10.15am until 6.15pm.

Those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listed atprincipalitystadium.walesbefore they travel into the city.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/28462.html

Get Cycle Ready for Spring

A Cycle Ready for Spring campaign - designed to encourage more people to cycle and to get their bikes road-ready in time for Spring - is coming to Cardiff.

Run by Cardiff Council and its partners, the family-friendly events will have entertainment, live music and cycle-kit giveaways. Residents can get their bikes checked over by professionals, have small repairs done, and get them security tagged by South Wales Police at four, free events held in Grangetown, Canton, Splott and the city centre.

Cllr Caro Wild, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning, said: "More and more people are cycling in Cardiff and with Spring just around the corner it's a good time for people to get their old bikes out of the garage.

"During the pandemic the council has been working hard building a series of new segregated cycleways and infrastructure improvements and we want people to come along to get their bikes ready to go and to see just what's on offer for cyclists across the city nowadays.

"These will be fun events for all the family with lots of entertainment and giveaways and, as well as ensuring your bike is road worthy and safe, you'll be able to learn about all the new cycleways, how they work and view maps of all the routes."

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/28466.html

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Vaccination Status Update - 01 February

Data provided by CAVUHB

Based on the figures available at the time of publication.

Please note that there may be minor amendments to data as it is validated over time.

The total number of vaccination doses given by the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board so far, in both local authority areas:  1,071,034 (1^stDose: 400,563 2^ndDose: 373,953 3^rdDose: 7,991 Boosters: 288,417)

Cohort Data - Last updated: 31 January 2022

• 80 and over: 19,824 / 94.8% (1^stDose) 19,687 / 94.1% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 18,263 / 92.8% (Booster)
• 75-79: 14,894 / 96.6% (1^stDose) 14,776 / 95.8% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 13,644 / 92.3% (Booster)
• 70-74: 21,382 / 96% (1^stDose) 21,260 / 95.4% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 19,800 / 93.1% (Booster)
• 65-69: 22,002 / 94.6% (1^stDose) 21,767 / 93.6% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 20,079 / 92.2% (Booster)
• 60-64: 26,174 / 92.7% (1^stDose) 25,854 / 91.6% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 23,587 / 91.2% (Booster)
• 55-59: 29,523 / 90.6% (1^stDose) 29,079 / 89.3% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 26,254 / 90.3% (Booster)
• 50-54: 29,269 / 88.5% (1^stDose) 28,693 / 86.7% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 25,425 / 88.6% (Booster)
• 40-49: 56,160 / 82.5% (1^stDose) 54,528 / 80.1% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 45,581 / 83.6% (Booster)
• 30-39: 62,692 / 77.3% (1^stDose) 59,307 / 73.1% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 43,016 / 72.5% (Booster)
• 18-29: 84,855 / 78.9% (1^stDose) 76,837 / 71.4% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 47,427 / 61.7% (Booster)
• 16-17: 4,279 / 78.9% (1^stDose) 3,345 / 60.3% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 218 / 6.5% (Booster)
• 12-15: 17,208 / 61.5% (1^stDose) 10,204 / 36.4% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose)

• Severely Immuno-suppressed: 6,923 / 98% (1^stDose) 6,199 / 87.7% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 23 / 0.4% (Booster)
• Care home residents: 2,008 / 98.5% (1^stDose) 1,992 / 97.7% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 1,836 / 92.2% (Booster)
• Care Home Workers: 3,685 / 99% (1^stDose) 3,633 / 97.6% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 2,887 / 79.5% (Booster)
• Healthcare Workers: 27,158 / 98.2% (1^stDose) 26,890 / 97.2% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 24,111 / 89.7% (Booster)
• Social Care Workers**: 9,941 / 97% (Booster)
• Clinically extremely vulnerable: 11,195 / 94.8% (1^stDose) 11,031 / 93.4% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 6,374 / 57.8% (Booster)
• Underlying Health Conditions: 46,194 / 90.8% (1^stDose) 44,883 / 88.2% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 38,032 / 84.7% (Booster)
• Underlying Health Conditions (12-15): 736 / 67.2% (1^stDose) 561 / 51.2% (2^nd& 3^rd*Dose) 72 / 12.8% (Booster)

*Those who have received two COVID-19 vaccine doses, with the exception of those who are severely immunosuppressed who are recommended three doses

**Data taken from an alternative source

Cardiff Cases and Tests - 7 Days Data (28 January - 03 February 2022)

Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales

Data correct as of:

07 February 2022

Cases: 1,944

Cases per 100,000 population: 529.8 (Wales: 443.2 cases per 100,000 population)

Testing episodes: 5,162

Testing per 100,000 population: 1,406.9

Positive proportion: 37.7% (Wales: 32.5% positive proportion)