{"id":25394,"date":"2017-11-17T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=25394"},"modified":"2017-11-17T16:00:23","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T16:00:23","slug":"issues-that-matter-in-cathays-and-gabalfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/issues-that-matter-in-cathays-and-gabalfa","title":{"rendered":"Litter, Alcohol and Bike Theft: The Issues that matter in Cathays and Gabalfa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cathays and Gabalfa are lively districts in the north of Cardiff, but it looks like litter, bicycle theft and alcohol issues might be disturbing the peace.<\/h2>\n<p>By Andy Hawkes, Scarlett Liu, Shifali Singh, Owen Leigh, Magdalene Crabbe and Echo Tseyang<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25488\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-25488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo.png 600w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo.png 600w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Feature-photo-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> Feature image by <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\">\u00a9<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/waltjabsco\/4607238270\/in\/photolist-828iqA-deTVoT-c5nEGf-cWbMWj-cWbKob-c7745J-cwUsXC-deTWg8-cWbNBu-cWbMeG-cWbMMs-cWbN6U-c775eu-cWbM3d-deVwa5-9TKTuF-deUdkN-c774Hd-cWbLzN-cWbLqh-cWbMzC-cWbNZG-cWbKLw-cWbNsb-deU9u5-deU5mb-deU5L8-deUco9-deUe3t-deU6Bz-deTXms-deU12r-DBKGZg-Ez8Vpz-4U45VZ-QfN7tz-51ByCm-ccRvR-7p6CaM-ngHa8-aN3kip-aN3jZT-aN3kEg-61s5v4-Lmqy2B-jUiUvB-WRUS41-9sa19Y-Bxaj3H-EVjwwg\">Walt Jabsco<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nHome to the university, Cathays is made up of a diverse community which includes students, families, and professionals amongst others. Gabalfa is a residential area, north of Cathays. With recreational facilities, plenty of green space and schools, we took to the streets to find out what people thought were major issues in these areas.<br \/>\n<strong>Norma Mackie, Cathays Labour Councillor<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25428\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-25428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Norma-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript> <a href=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/incoming\/article8050172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s810\/JS49829247JPG.jpg\">\u00a9<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/incoming\/article8050172.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s810\/JS49829247JPG.jpg\"> Wales online<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u201cIn Cathays, we have ongoing issues with control of waste, antisocial behaviour, parking and trying to keep on top of planning applications, mostly for extensions or change of use. We, like a lot of areas in the city, have concerns over the increase in homelessness and the lack of affordable housing. We, as a Council, are also looking at ways of reducing air pollution in the area. I would think they are the main issues.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Geoff, 22, Cardiff University Students&#8217; Union Front of House<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25439\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25439\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Geoff-2-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Obviously, alcohol is a big issue. Alcohol is great and everybody likes it. However, sometimes it goes too far and people drink too much. Some students drink too much, so they make mistakes. I think they should be more responsible for their behaviour.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Sean, 24, Officer<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25462\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25462\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Sean-1-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Dog poo on the street is the biggest problem I care about in Cathays. I walk though Cathays to work and I think it is quite horrible. I think this is the most serious thing we need to care about.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Katy, 20, Shopkeeper<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25463\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25463\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Katy-1-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;I think the most serious thing is the street. Rubbish usually comes out of the bin and it&#8217;s all lying in the street. It makes the street look very dirty.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Dominic Jennings, 23, Fundraiser<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25465\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25465\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Dominic-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Students are always playing loud music in the night and you either sleep through it or wear earplugs. I adjusted my pattern so I was fine, but some people were really struggling through it.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Ian Broody, 32, Business owner<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25467\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25467\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Ian-Broody-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Homelessness has increased significantly in the last year. We look after the homeless when we can, but the issue is needles because this is a child friendly park and seeing needles lying on the grass obviously sends a shiver down the spine.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Nigel, 45, Volunteer<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25468\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25468\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nigel-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Veganism has grown a huge amount especially in the last three or four years. Five years ago it was really hard to go out anywhere and eat at a restaurant. That was an absolute nightmare. Now there are some places where you can eat. Most of the times there is another option. It&#8217;s been driven a lot by the students.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Maureen Harvey, 72, Denis Park<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25469\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25469\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Maureen-Harvey-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Doing machine card payments, because you have to choose between Welsh or English and then you have to put your car registration in. Traffic is yet another issue. It\u2019s not very good but it\u2019s like all cities now. Cardiff is probably better than a lot of other cities that I can think of.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Gaura Hari Denis, 25, Monk<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25477\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25477\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Gaura-Harry-Dennis-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;There is not a lot of meditation. A lot of times people just adjust to the situation rather than adjusting their attitudes. It is easy to adjust to the superficial aspects of a situation. It is harder to actually deal with yourself. Unless you change who you are, you\u2019ll never really find happiness. If you can\u2019t find yourself then how can you find happiness?&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Nick Smith, 22, Photographer\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25481\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25481\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith.png 809w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/11\/Nick-SMith-700x400.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n&#8220;Bike theft is a problem, but if people don\u2019t lock their bikes they are asking for it, really. Bike theft can be properly taken care of if you manage to lock it with a chain and make sure it\u2019s secure.&#8221;<br \/>\nAs you can see, a wide range of issues affect people in Cathays and Gabalfa. Some of these are related to lifestyle choices such as veganism and meditation. Others include loud music, bike, alcoholism, drug abuse and litter. Proposed solutions have been brought in to tackle these issues such as regular litter collection days by members of Cardiff council. Volunteers from the area also meet regularly to help out with this. With regards to bike theft, a strong security presence such as the campus police service help to deter thieves and help people who have become the unfortunate victims of crime.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We took to the streets to find out what people thought were major issues in Cathays and Gabalfa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":431,"featured_media":25488,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,14],"tags":[],"coauthors":[582,668,683,707,711,742],"class_list":["post-25394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-culture","category-politics-social-justice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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