January 2026 – County Councillor Reports
Below are the monthly reports from your County Councillors for the Radyr & Morganstown Ward.
Cllr Calum Davies – December/January report
Received by the Web Team on 1 February 2026
Bus services
I am delighted that the new 64 service is up and running, seeing a significant increase in buses coming through Radyr & Morganstown. This was a campaign pledge that I’d been working on for three and a half years and I am delighted to see it has come to fruition. I am also grateful to others who played their part in this, and this is a victory for the whole ward as well as residents along the bus route who will also benefit from these services. I know some still want a service that follows a different route, but we cannot let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I am also pleased that I was able to unlock funding from nearby developments to achieve this goal and thank the Community Council and others – like the petitioners who came to City Hall over three years ago to make our voices heard – for supporting those efforts. Now let’s make the most of these new buses!
Anti-social behaviour in the city centre
I was disappointed that my motion to adopt a Public Space Protection Order in the city centre to combat anti-social behaviour, especially brazen cannabis abuse, was not adopted by the Council. Those who witnessed the debate will have seen a non-partisan presentation of our plans to combat this behaviour that makes residents in this community afraid to use the city centre due to this. It was a shame to hear so much denial from other councillors. Our city is wonderful, but it is being held back by some people who want are happy to upset their fellow man. I will continue to work to take on those who make our city centre a no-go zone for law-abiding, taxpaying citizens.
Bus shelters
Last summer, some residents may have randomly glimpsed me measuring pavements in the ward. This legwork was so I could assess the viable bus stops on the local route that I could apply to have bus shelters situated. I was pleased to be told that my initiative has been successful, with a new shelter opening opposite Shepley Court (on the south end of Heol Isaf). I am also told there is scope for further shelters once enhancements are made to the ground at other stops in the next financial year and will continue to make the case for shelters elsewhere along the route.
Budget consultation
The next time the Council meets, it will be to agree the Budget for the next financial year. We are yet to have the full proposals but there’s still time to have your say in the consultation, available here.
Festival help
The RMA are looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s annual festival. Whether you help out a little bit or a lot, they would be most grateful for any assistance is continuing to host this fixture in the community’s calendar. Do visit their sign-up form via the link RMA Volunteers – 2026 Update – Fill in form or contact rmamembers@gmail.com
Surgery
Details for my next surgery in March will be provided in my next report. As ever, please feel free to reach out to me by email in the meantime.
Written Questions
Ahead of every Council meeting, I have the chance to table five written questions to the Cabinet. I aim to use up my allocation each and every month to find out information useful to myself as a representative of Radyr & Morganstown but also in my other roles on the Council, including as the Conservatives’ Investment & Development spokesperson and Chair of the Policy Review & Performance Committee. This month I asked:
- Has the Council used the EHRC’s interim guidance to enforce the Equality Act following the Supreme Court ruling on its interpretation?
- What percentage of people in Butetown, Grangetown, and Splott, speak Welsh and what other languages are more widely spoken in these areas?
- What will monies levied from Cardiff’s tourism tax be used for to achieve its objectives?
- Will the Cabinet Member outline the timescales for the new proposed parking plan up to and including implementation?
- Will the Council publish a ward-by-ward list of potholes fixed in the county during 2025?
Answers can be found here on the written questions section of the Council meeting agenda.
Cllr Helen Lloyd Jones – December/January Report
Received by the Web Team on 2 February 2026
Wonder how many of us have stuck to our New Year’s Resolutions? No? Ah well, we all have good intentions. Hope December brought you events to attend and added some sparkle to the darkest month of the year. Radyr and Morganstown Community Council and Radyr and Morganstown Association were devastated that for the second year running, the Festival of Christmas Lights had to be cancelled. It was a real shame because so much work had happened behind the scenes. All our schools had prepared and were ready to sing for us.
Rumour has it that the two organisations have a cunning plan for next December and that whatever the weather, we will be able to enjoy one of our important community events. Watch this space!
The Christmas lights were stunning, a new Christmas tree in Pentwyn Park lit the path up a bit making it more fun to walk to Brynderi across the park. Who knows, one day we may have an avenue of Christmas trees lighting up the path completely. Huge thank you to the Community Council for the trees in Windsor Gardens, The Sidings, The Granny Park and Pentwyn Park and for the features on the streetlamps in Station Road and Heol Isaf and to the Association for the trees in Station Road. Thought the Christmas Tree in Windsor Gardens was elegant, refined and simply beautiful.
Father Christmas came to recce the places to leave presents for our children. It was a lovely evening with people out and chatting to each other from Parc Plymouth to Ffordd y Berllan. Thank you, Father Christmas.
Across Radyr & Morganstown
Buses
The best present of all was the arrival of another bus service into Radyr, one that actually goes into Radyr Gardens at the top of Morganstown.
January 5th I was there (sound like Max Boyce) to ride the bus into Radyr Gardens and then to take another bus ride back into Radyr. It was very, very cold but I was so excited I hardly felt the cold. It has taken a lot of effort from us all to get this extra service. I was and am very, very pleased.
There have been teething problems, but I am getting less emails from you about whoopsies and Cardiff Bus have been working hard to make sure everything is running smoothly. Thank you, Cardiff Bus, thank you Cardiff Council, we are absolutely thrilled to have this extra bus.
Please note there are going to be changes with the way bus services will run in Wales in the next few years. No one is sure quite how that will pan out in our ward. We can only say with certainty that the bus service we have now has funding for two years. If we don’t use the buses and we don’t bring in enough revenue, we may lose the gains we have made. So please use the bus. Magic numbers 63 and 64
We are looking at possible ways we could encourage passengers back on to the buses. Ideas include an Easter Bunny, a walk to the Garth from Pentyrch during National Walking Week and even a Santa Bus. If you have any good ideas, send them to me, please.
Green bin Collection over the Winter
Think we have all been glad that the green bin collection is happening through the winter. It was also good to have our Christmas Trees collected. Thank you, Cardiff Council.
Snowdrop Park
For several years children from Radyr and Brynderi Primary have been planting snowdrops in the green around our ward. They started in the park with the pylon by Willow Tree Close. It is now looking lovely, and the snowdrops are beginning to naturalise. Time to call that patch of land Snowdrop Park!
Thanks to the Community Council for funding the snowdrops for us.
Radyr
Station Road
The Community Council have been in touch with the Co-op (I am a Community Councillor too). Property team in September. There has been a lot of design work done to improve the shop and the old Spar. It was a very positive meeting. It was disheartening when we tried to move progress to be told there is a reorganisation happening in the Co-op at present. We will keep you in touch with any progress made.
Zebra crossing by Radyr Medical Centre and Christchurch
Both councillors have been told that the zebra crossing will be put right in this financial year. I am hoping this work will happen soon.
Junction between Drysgol Road and Windsor Road and Windsor Avenue.
Asked and the lines have been repainted and a SLOW sign painted back. Many of you would like to see either a STOP sign or a Zebra Crossing there. Have asked about the STOP sign but apparently we haven’t had enough accidents and the visibility at the junction is too good to meet the criteria for a STOP sign.
If you have been involved in a near accident or have seen any incidents, can you let me know and the police. We do need data to prove there is a need.
Parc Plymouth
If you have a problem, you can email getintouch@plasdwr.co.uk There is also a community fund grant scheme which can be accessed via getintouch@plasdwr.co.uk as well.
The issue this month has been the litter bins on the estate. The land on which the bins sit has not been adopted by Cardiff Council, so if is still the developers’ responsibility to empty the bins. It is possible for the developers to enter into a service agreement with the Council which would mean the Council would make sure the bins were emptied. I know discussions are going on. Be glad to have it sorted. Very few of the roads in the estate are adopted. We have a similar problem in The Sidings.
Radyr Cricket Club
Despite being very disappointed with the outcome for the Cricket Club before Christmas, I am delighted to tell you that Radyr Cricket Club is not letting the flooding get them down and they have some sensible plans for the way forward. I attended a meeting in January with a representative of the Club and from Natural Resources Wales. Looking forward to seeing the plans develop. Love the Friday night Family Atmosphere at the Cricket Club in the summer. Small children welcome. Worth checking it out if you haven’t already.
Radyr Woods
If you are interested in helping, contact assistantclerk@radyr.wales
Drovers Way Light
I keep thinking we have solved the problem and then there is always something else to sort. We are much closer to having a light than we were. One day it will appear. In the meantime, please be aware the path forks and in the darkness, you may not spot there is a difference in levels between the path and the side. So, take care and take a torch.
Pavements
Have asked if Hazel Tree Close could be done. Another words, let’s work down the “Trees “estate.
Have also asked if Woodfield Avenue can be done. It is used a lot by dogwalkers wanting to go into Radyr Woods, and by Radyr Comp pupils as well as the residents. The flagstones are very broken.
Morganstown
Graig Wen
Have asked again for the Bus Stop Sign to be reinstated. The problem is that work on the house beside the usual place for the sign is happening. This temporarily takes away the obvious place to erect a sign. We may have to have a temporary solution
Radyr Rangers (RR) SECOND PRIORITY
Had a meeting with Radyr Rangers recently. All the vibes are positive. We will hold on to our vision of having a Club House that can be used as a community building.
Morganstown Village Hall
The existing trustees would welcome help. Let me know if you are interested.
Radyr and Morganstown
Radyr Comprehensive School Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool took its destiny into its own hands. The roof that needed mending collapsed. To mend the roof, the pool had to be drained so while the pool is empty, the leak in the pool was mended. (Hopefully) Cardiff Council had already agreed to put in a new filtration system and a new boiler. So, the big problems will be fixed. Believe the PTA is looking for funding to give the pool and the changing rooms a make-over
Flooding under the M4 bridge
Haven’t had an update recently. Know the problem isn’t solved yet but it’s not as bad as it was.
Flooding by Pughs Garden Centre
Definite improvement this winter. We need to keep the channels for Cwm Farm stream as clear as possible.
Litter Picking
There is an active group of volunteer litter pickers. Please contact peter.fortuneuk@gmail.com for details.
I have a Facebook page Cllr Helen Lloyd Jones Do please follow me
Youth Work THIRD PRIORITY
Cardiff Youth Services are working in Radyr Comprehensive and at the Hub in Radyr.
Police Incidents
When we ask for a regular police patrol, we get told there aren’t enough incidents to justify their presence. Please use swp101@south-wales.police.uk and flag up any incident if you witness one.
Parking and Drop off’s by Radyr Comprehensive
There is no easy solution but with the extra buses, if your children can travel to school by bus, please encourage them to do so. The congestion in the morning and school leaving time is awful. Know in Llandaff, the ambulance had great difficulty reaching an emergency case because the road was packed with parked cars. The entrance to that road now has traffic cones to prevent parking. We don’t want that happening here.
Radyr Weir Landing Stage
Signs have gone up basically forbidding people to enter the water. This is to meet legal requirements until a boom, a life ring, a notice board with a link to live info on water quality and a proper access is in place.
Cardiff Canoe club and a representative of paddle boarding is now working with Cardiff Council on this.