Traffic calming. It's not my fault!

Many people have contacted me in regard to the traffic calming measures proposed for the high street in Pontardawe.

As this is happening outside my front door - including permit holder only parking - several have assumed I had something to do with it.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

Apparently one resident (unknown) requested a survey and the council duly turned out and performed their duty.

Now we're going to have some yellow lines and some zig-zags (a techincal term) removed and some double yellow lines in their place.

I like other residents are going to have to apply for parking permits. Which I can live with.

The problem is though that we don't have a history of accidents and there doesn't appear to be a consensus of support. Also users of St Peter's Church and Tabernacl Chapel are going to find it increasingly difficult to park - I'm thinking big services, concerts and weddings.

But the deed is done - the survey showed a need for change. Sadly Alltycham Estate at the same time is being ignored as are my continued calls for a car park for Ysgol Gynradd Pontardawe.

This is an interesting take on priorities, and clearly nothing I have any say over.