Comment DBCC-7769

In Cardiff, the proposed pairings make less sense than the alternative North-West and South-East. I am in favour of switching these, which can be done with no knock on effects.

In general terms, the character of the city splits much more along the North-South axis than it does East-West. The North - to simplify - is more suburban, partly because it has grown historically over time from a set of villages (e.g. Radyr, Whitchurch, Llanishen, Llandaf) either side of the River Taff. Both Cardiff North and Cardiff West largely fit this description. The South - again to simplify - has a more urban, built-up and industrial character, with the old docks and city centre playing a big part in this evolution. Again, Cardiff South and Penarth, and Cardiff East are broadly alike in this respect. As such, I believe these communities would benefit from joint representation in the Senedd, to reflect this important element of shared character.

Hoffwn hefyd dynnu sylw at y ffaith fod y Gogledd-Orllewin yn gadarnle i'r Gymraeg ac yn hollol allweddol at ddyfodol yr iaith. Fe fyddai'r Gymraeg yn elwa o gael cynrychiolaeth ar y cyd rhwng y ddwy etholaeth hynny (Gogledd Caerdydd a Gorllewin Caerdydd).

I am of the view that this counter-proposal does not worsen transport within the two proposed constituencies - in fact, it arguably improves it, particularly as the Metro and Cardiff Crossrail come into force.

My proposal, therefore, is to pair (1) Cardiff North and Cardiff West, and (2) Cardiff South & Penarth and Cardiff East.

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