8 News Free WiFi in Cardigan FREE town WiFi moves a step


nearer, as Menter Aberteifi has received support from Cynnal y Cardi for the first phase of a project to put Cardigan at the forefront of technology. This will mean that anyone coming into town will be able to log on and use the service. It will also be of benefit to anyone who cannot access the internet from home or who is often working there, away from home or their office. Working with the Town Centre


Partnership, over the next few months, a consultation and engagement programme will take place with town businesses and organisations to find out what equipment will be needed to cover the whole of the town centre and how much it is going to cost. The outcome of this consultation and engagement will further support the application of a second tranche of European funding, hoping to make the dream a reality.


Cynnal y Cardi, administered


by Ceredigion County Council, is supported under the LEADER scheme which is supported through Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020, funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government. There is already evidence that


tourists prefer to go to places where WiFi is freely available and there is an increasing number of ‘digital nomads’ who travel around during their working day but still need to access the internet. It is hoped that this technology will help them decide to come to Cardigan. Although free Wifi can already be


picked up at town venues and cafes, this service will fill in the gaps and free up space on those systems making the whole offer much more joined up. The service can also measure how many


Members of the Town Centre Partnership (L-R): Martin Radley (Chair of Cardigan Traders), Ann Stokoe (Project Manager), Clive Davies (Chair of the partnership, Mayor and 4CG) and Julian Beynon-Lewis (Chair, Menter Aberteifi)


people are in town at any time and where they are going, which will help businesses to learn more about their customers and help with information when it comes to town planning. Complementing the free WiFi will


be a series of information beacons that can keep visitors up-to- date with special offers or local events, and to get directions around town or learn about the town’s history through their mobile phones.


Cycling path improvements in Penparcau NEW improvements to the path


network in Penparcau will be carried out before the end of the financial year.


The council will be carrying out


work to widen and re-surface the path which runs through Penparcau Park and connects with the underpass leading to Llwyn yr Eos Primary School; it will be widened to three metres, making it suitable for use by cyclists and pedestrians. New lighting will be installed to improve safety during periods of darkness. The work will complement the extension to Penparcau Community Centre, along with providing an improved route to the


primary school. Proposals have been developed to


improve the path from Fifth Avenue in Penparcau, which runs alongside the allotments and over St Brieuc bridge and then connects with the Rheidol Cycle Trail. This popular route is an important connection for pupils living in Penparcau needing to access local schools. The proposals include creating a new segregated entrance for motorists accessing the allotments, which will reduce the risk of conflict with pedestrians and cyclists; the development will also entail widening the path to three metres and to remove the current level difference at the bridge


to aid mobility and pushchair users. Repairs will also be made to the bridge along with the installation of an increased parapet for the safety of cyclists. Cllr Alun Williams, the Cabinet


member responsible for Transport, said: “We receive regular requests from residents in Penparcau for better facilities for cyclists so our officers have put a lot of thought into designing these schemes which will encourage both walking and cycling and improve safety for everyone. We’ve built quite significant amount of cycle path in the Aberystwyth area in the last few years. I’m keen to keep pushing ahead with this and the council is in the process


of applying for funding for further schemes, both in Aberystwyth and other parts of the county.” The improvements are in line


with Active Travel Design Guidance introduced by the Welsh Government in December 2014; this will help the route to be included as an Active Travel route within the Existing Route Map for Aberystwyth town which is due to be resubmitted to the Welsh Government for approval in November 2017. The work will result in a safer, improved and more attractive route. It is hoped that the improvements will increase active travel journeys between Penparcau and Aberystwyth town.


Changes welcomed for off-street parking AMENDMENTS to the way


Ceredigion County Council car parks are run with regards to the off Street Parking Order were accepted by Cabinet members at Ceredigion County Council on Tuesday (Jan 17). The discussion provided an


update on the formal consultation process of Ceredigion County Council-managed car parks, in addition to recommendations related to the draft Traffic Regulation Order and Public Consultation for changes to be made. Talking about the responses to


the statutory formal consultation that officers have carried out, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services Cllr Alun Williams informed Cabinet members of the more flexible season


ticket with the additional three, four, eight and nine month season ticket options. Despite this, further consideration


showed that the additional four and eight month ticket options was deemed unnecessary and, instead, only three and nine month tickets are to be taken forward to the public consultation. Explaining that the charges are


to encourage purchases of longer term tickets, Cllr Williams added that tickets will be considered cheaper the longer they are used for and that they are ‘a good deal when used regularly’. Addressing the car park charging


periods at Rock Street in New Quay, Church Road in New Quay and South Beach in Aberaeron, Cllr Williams confirmed that this would also


include the car park near Aberystwyth Promenade. Additionally, caravans are to be


removed from being able to park at Rock Street in New Quay and North Road in Aberystwyth but this will not include caravanettes. Officers have previously proposed


to amend the current charging regime, which exempts certain Blue Badge holders from payment of the parking fee, to one where all Blue Badge holders pay but that an additional one hour of free parking is provided in addition to the time paid for. Cllr Williams responded by telling


members that he is surprised that the Ceredigion Disability Forum are able to ‘swallow this’ and that people who are currently using streets to park do not get a payment extension on top of


that. Though he understood the


rationale behind it, Cllr Williams voiced his concerns about the possibility of future problems for Blue Badge holders. With regards to the accessibility


of pay and display machines and the location and number of dedicated Blue Badge holder spaces, Cllr Williams assured Council Leader Ellen ap Gwynn that despite wanting to act, he would prefer for the matter to be deferred until work has been carried out. Cabinet members approved


all recommendations, with Cllr ap Gwynn stating that the discussion of Blue Badge holders would be left on the table until more information is presented to the cabinet.


THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 20 2017


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Festive arrest for defendant


ON CHRISTMAS DAY, an


intoxicated man from Newcastle Emlyn opened his door to the police regarding a complaint about loud music causing a disturbance. Eryl Jarrams, 55, of Bridge


Street, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (Jan 11) and pleaded guilty to an offence of resisting a constable in the execution of their duty. Prosecuting, Rhian Jones said that


police were called to Jarrams’ address just before midnight and spoke to a neighbour beforehand, who expressed that they had previously had problems with loud music blaring from his property. The defendant opened the door to


the officers with the music continuing to play and when they told him about the complaint, Jarrams shouted verbal abuse at them. The officers could sense that


Jarrams had consumed alcohol due to the unsteadiness of his feet and slurred speech. Trying to reason with the defendant,


the officers explained that he had been warned the night before about the music volume and as a result of the continuous abuse, the defendant was cautioned and handcuffed. After a short struggle, Ms Jones


added that Jarrams calmed down but complained about the uncomfortable handcuffs. As they were adjusted, Jarrams began to verbally abuse the officers and was sprayed for resisting the officer. Ms Jones further described Jarrams


to be resistant inside the police vehicle and while travelling to the station. Defending, Alison Mathias told the


court that Jarrams was apologetic for his actions and admitted that he could not recall the officers at his property. The defendant did, however, accept his behaviour was uncalled for. Magistrates issued a 12 month


conditional discharge for the offence and ordered Jarrams to pay prosecution costs of £85 and a £20 surcharge.


Not guilty plea for theſt AN ALLEGED theft offender


entered a not guilty plea at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 18). Samantha Elizabeth Radford, 34,


of Portland Road in Aberystwyth, denied an offence of theft, which is alleged to have taken place on August 26, 2016. The defendant is said to have


entered as a trespasser at The Aber Fish and Tackle shop and stole a quantity of cash unknown, but far in excess of £100. Radford will reappear before court


on February 23 for her trial and was released on unconditional bail until then.


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