Ilk next to the Smart Bridge (behind Co-Op in the Capital Quarter) for hosting the next two meetings. We hope to see you there: Wednesday 15th February 6.30pm to 8.30pm meeting with Local Police and Local Councillors Monday 13th June 6.30pm to 8.30pm : meeting with Transport for Wales (TBC) and Local Councillors AWRA Atlantic Wharf Residents’ Association Spring 2023 Newsletter supported by 1 Capital Quarter (Smart Way) Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ

Local Updates Safety Update As a committee we are aware of the challenges that we face in Atlantic Wharf, from the anti-social behaviour taking place in the parks, to graffiti plastered walls around our canals. We have recently renewed our relationship with the Neighbourhood Policing team that covers the Atlantic Wharf area and as a committee we are committed to keeping Atlantic Wharf as safe as we can. But as with everything, we are not able to do this on our own. We need everyone to report all matters of crime to the Police, which you can do by calling 101, which is free, online via www.South-Wales.Police.uk, visit a Police station in person or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you would like support, to inform us of an issue or just a general chat please make contact via [email protected] or our www.facebook.com/awraCardiff Recent Planning Applications: 22/01328/MNR (June ’22) – Erection of a conservatory to the existing Staybridge Suites hotel using the existing outdoor terrace. This will form part of the new coffee shop opening 2023. 22/01634/MNR (Aug ’22) – Change of use proposal from office (Class C3) to serviced accommodation (Class C1) for a new linked building to Cardiff Bay train station. This will replace Academy @ The Platform and will also include retail (Class A1/A3) and office (Class B1). 22/02204/LBC (Sept ’22) – Redevelopment of Merchant Place and the Corys Building into the new Cardiff Sixth Form College. Further land has been purchased behind the Cardiff Bay Premier Inn to develop as boarding accommodation for students. 22/02021/FUL (Oct ’22) – Atlantic House off Tyndall Street is proposing a change of use from education (class D1) to office (class B1). University of South Wales has now fully vacated this building and the owners believe there is no demand for future educational use and believe it is best suited to traditional office space. 22/02466/DOC (Oct ’22) – Proposal for 4 new-build 3 bedroom dwellings on land off Celerity Drive. 22/02856/FUL (Nov ’22) – Temporary construction compound to facilitate the new Butetown train station and existing Cardiff Bay train station for a period of 18 months You can see more details on all planning applications on the Council’s website, www.cardiff.gov.uk Trainline Update Over the next few years the train line that runs between the City Centre to the Bay will see a number of upgrades. This includes a doubling of the lines with a connection to Cardiff Central and a new station near the bridge between Lloyd George Ave and Loudoun Square. A letter was sent out over Christmas to residents from Transport for Wales with update on the works coming soon in the last few weeks, which you can read on our website (www.AWRA.wales)

Environmental Update During the autumn a number of dead birds were seen around the canals and Wharf area. Water quality and source tests were carried out, but no pollution causes were discovered. If you come across: • one or more dead bird of prey or owl • 3 or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks) • 5 or more dead birds of any species they should be reported to the Defra helpline, 03459 33 55 77. Sick or injured wild birds should not be reported to the Defra helpline. Instead, please contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999, who may be able to offer assistance.‘ Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick wild birds that you find. You can also contact us at AWRA [email protected] Reporting to the Council Street lights not working, blocked drains, graffiti are all problems that we experience in Atlantic Wharf. The more we report the issues, the better the environment will be for us all. You can do this via www.cardiff.gov.uk or the Cardiff Council app or by calling 029 2087 2087 You can also contact AWRA [email protected], or any of our local councillors — Saeed Ebrahim ([email protected]) Helen Gunter ([email protected]) Margaret Lewis ([email protected]) Keep in touch We’ve recently launched a new website www.AWRA.wales where you’ll find updates on current issues affecting the community as well as some history of the area. It’s still work in progress, so we’ll be happy to receive any feedback. You can also join our www.facebook.com/awraCardiff or our mailing list (click on the QR code or go to our website) to keep up to date with matters that affect those of us who live or work in Atlantic Wharf. Keep our community clean Join us for our next litter picks around Atlantic Wharf, in conjunction with Keep Wales Tidy. Pickers, bags and hoops will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather. We’ll meet outside Holiday Inn Express. Our last pick in November was very successful, so we hope to see a good turnout again next time. Dates for your diary: Sunday 19th February — 10am Sunday 23rd April — 10am Sunday 21st May — 10am

Logo Competition We need you to help with our logo design! Whether you are a “have a go” artist or graphic designer, no experience is required for you enter. You can use design software for your entry, or can draw your own. Don’t forget we are a residents association for Atlantic Wharf, so you might want to incorporate historic buildings or local landscapes within your design. If your submission is chosen, we will treat you to two tickets to the Everyman cinema Please submit your entry via our email address [email protected] - Entries close March 1st 2023 Please note: your concept will be used to design and influence our new logo. As a committee, we will decide on the winning submission and the decision will be final. We reserve the right not to choose any entry. If this is the case all entries will be entered into a raffle for the prize. All rights to submission will be owned by AWRA. Committee Members Graham Getheridge - Chair [email protected] Graham has lived in Atlantic Wharf since 1995 and works in higher education. Alongside motorbiking and gardening, he has a keen interest in the history of Cardiff. Sian Parry-Jones - Secretary [email protected] Sian was born in Cardiff and has lived and worked in Atlantic Wharf since 1995. Croeso i chi gysylltu hefo Sian yn Gymraeg. David Giles - Treasurer [email protected] David has lived in Atlantic Wharf since 2007 and currently works as a Safety Manager on the railways. He has over 30 years engineering experience mostly working in the South Wales area. Lewis Beecham - Membership & Funding [email protected] Lewis is full-time Civil Servant from Blackwood (Caerphilly) and has lived in and called Atlantic Wharf home since 2014. Croeso i chi gysylltu hefo Lewis yn Gymraeg. Lee Williams - Community Safety [email protected] Lee lives in Atlantic Wharf and has done for the past ten years, and works locally. He volunteers within the community and has worked for various Government Departments. Robert Gatheridge - Environment [email protected] Robert is a retired railway manager who moved to Atlantic Wharf in 1988. He has witnessed many changes to the urban and natural environment both positive and negative. Julian Jordan - Community [email protected] Julian has lived in South Cardiff most of his life. He grew up in Butetown and has lived in Atlantic Wharf since 2006. He remembers when Atlantic Wharf was within the dock wall. Paul Stenning - Webmaster [email protected] Paul has lived in Atlantic Wharf since 2017 and shares his apartment with two cats. He works as a self-employed website developer. Contact Information and Feedback Website — www.AWRA.wales Facebook — www.facebook.com/awraCardiff Email — [email protected] We’d love to hear your feedback on this newsletter — please complete our short survey via QR or on our website to help us.