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By Mike Lewis
Residents and councillors fear a serious accident could happen on this stretch of the A478 just outside Cardigan. Picture: Google Street View. A CARDIGAN county councillor says she has been surprised there has not been a serious accident on the stretch of the A478 heading towards Cardigan. The section of highway, which includes the notorious Burton Bends, has been identified as a possible accident blackspot due to excessive vehicle speeds, ongoing roadworks and falling tree branches. Cllr Catrin Miles told colleagues Ceredigion County Council were aware of rising concerns and had considered the introduction of various traffic-calming measures aimed at reducing the speed of passing vehicles.
CONCERNS have been raised at the amount of dog mess on the pavements in Cardigan. The road from Theatr Mwldan up past the health centre at Rhodfa’r Felin was highlighted by Cllr Elaine Evans at a meeting of the town council. “I have been walking up there on a morning and it is really bad,” said Cllr Evans, who has also raised the issue with Ceredigion County Council. “I know other councils such as Liverpool have used spray paint on the pavements to try to encourage people to pick up after their dogs. “It may deter people a bit more, because honestly its awful in and around the pavements in town, and it spoils it for responsible dog owners and pedestrians. How do other councillors feel about doing that?”
THERE could finally be a chink of light at the end of the tunnel for Cardigan residents at risk of flooding along the Teifi estuary. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has been discussing a design-scheme/proposal for Cardigan with Welsh Water and Ceredigion County Council for the past six years following serious flooding in the town. Welsh Water recently submitted a proposal for a £3.7m flood alleviation scheme and now NRW hopes to finally put forward firm plans. That will come as welcome news for those living under the constant threat of flooding – though any construction work is still a long way down the road.