{"id":14581,"date":"2016-11-15T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T14:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=14581"},"modified":"2016-11-15T14:51:21","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T14:51:21","slug":"pontcanna-neighbours-join-together-clear-slippery-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2016\/11\/15\/pontcanna-neighbours-join-together-clear-slippery-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"Pontcanna neighbours join together to clear slippery streets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14586\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep4_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"684\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14586\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep4_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"684\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep4_15.11.16_TL-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MORE than 100 Cardiff neighbours got out their brooms to clear their streets of autumn leaves &#8211; but some were left feeling the council should do more. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Residents of Severn Grove and Tuberville Place, took part in The Big Pontcanna Sweep on Saturday. The event, to clear leaves from the tree-lined streets, was organised by the community with support from the council.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is the second year that people in Pontcanna have taken part in The Big Sweep. Residents gave up their Saturday to clear the leaves while the council provided bags and sent trucks to collect the rubbish.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Severn Grove residents Iwan Davies and Sarah Thomas were happy to get involved.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Davies said: \u201cThere\u2019s all this mess and someone needs to clean it up. It\u2019s also nice to speak to the neighbours. It\u2019s a good community thing.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe all get to know each other and we love it,\u201d said Ms Thomas.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14584\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14584\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-severn-grove-residents-iwan-davies-and-sarah-thompson_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"534\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14584\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-severn-grove-residents-iwan-davies-and-sarah-thompson_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"534\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Iwan-Davies-and-Sarah-Thompson_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/noscript> Severn Grove residents Iwan Davies and Sarah Thomas.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Younger resident Ela Seaman, 4, spent all morning walking from door to door, handing out flyers about the event.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paul Seaman, Ela\u2019s father, said: \u201cWe handed out leaflets to almost 130 houses. Last year they [the leaves] were horrendous. To be fair to the council, they are more aware than they were last year. There are trying to help.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14583\" style=\"width: 535px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14583\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-severn-grove-residents-ela-seaman-with-father-paul-mother-siwan-and-baby-sister-greta-_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"535\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14583\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-severn-grove-residents-ela-seaman-with-father-paul-mother-siwan-and-baby-sister-greta-_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"535\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Severn-Grove-residents-Ela-Seaman-with-father-Paul-mother-Siwan-and-baby-sister-Greta-_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/noscript> The Seaman family (pictured from left) Ela, Paul and Siwan with baby Greta.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some residents also earned time credits through the Cardiff Neighbourhood Partnership Community Time Credit Scheme, which can be spent on leisure and cultural activities around Cardiff.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rochelle Brown is the owner of Pontcanna Co-op, who supported the event.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe took part last year, which was a massive success. Last year, it was trying to prove a point to the council. \u00a0This year they are more involved,\u201d said Ms Brown.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThere are a few people on this street who are a bit frustrated with the council because they pay their taxes. Even though the council cannot do it, it\u2019s great to see people getting involved. Some people slip on the leaves, so it\u2019s the community spirit,\u201d she said.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14582\" style=\"width: 473px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14582\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-rochelle-brown-owner-of-the-pontcanna-co-op_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"473\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14582\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"pontcanna-big-sweep-rochelle-brown-owner-of-the-pontcanna-co-op_15-11-16_tl\" width=\"473\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Pontcanna-Big-Sweep-Rochelle-Brown-owner-of-the-Pontcanna-Co-op_15.11.16_TL.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/noscript> Rochelle Brown, owner of the Pontcanna Co-op.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karyn Thompson, 44, from Sully in the Vale of Glamorgan, said she was pleased to see the event after she had nearly slipped on leaves when visiting nearby Plasturton Gardens.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI am still in treatment for cancer so I was feeling fragile. The amount of leaves was quite surprising. It was starting to rain and I slipped, but luckily I didn&#8217;t fall because I was being supported by my daughter.&#8221;\u201d she said.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She added that she welcomed the community taking the lead in solving the problem. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe can&#8217;t always expect the council to do things for us. I think we should all take a bit more responsibility and do more as communities,&#8221; she said.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But Shane, a Severn Grove resident who did not want to give his last name, said: \u201cIt\u2019s a bit disappointing when we pay our council taxes. If it was swept regularly we would not have to do it. We appreciate the difficulties the authorities are under but the wet leaves are a danger on the pavement.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Iona Gordon, Labour councillor for Riverside, said that while she recognised people\u2019s views, it was difficult for the council to provide a more frequent service due to funding cuts.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIf that\u2019s their view that\u2019s okay but it\u2019s quite clear the street cleansing team just cannot do it. The amount they can come out is greatly reduced. So if people want the streets clean, this is what we have to do,\u201d she said.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coun Gordon, who helped organise the event,\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI think the residents and local businesses that joined in were wonderful. Everyone showed great community spirit, so it just shows what can be done when everyone works together.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caro Wild, Labour councillor for Riverside, said: \u201cMost people understand the council is experiencing huge cuts to its budget and some services will be stretched. But also people like improving their community and helping.\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A council spokesman said: \u201cThe City Council takes a lead in cleaning up the streets across the city, but by working with volunteers, we hope that the people that live in these communities start to take pride in the communities in which they live so they remain clean and tidy.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\nThe next Big Sweep events in Pontcanna are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pontcanna Street and the Plasturton Avenue \u00a0on November 19<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Conway Road and Llanfair Road on November 26<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Talbot Street, Ryder Street and Pitman Street on December 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than 100 Cardiff neighbours got out their brooms to clear their streets of autumn leaves &#8211; but some were left feeling the council should do more. Residents of Severn Grove and Tuberville Place, took part in The Big Pontcanna Sweep on Saturday. The event, to clear leaves from the tree-lined streets, was organised by the community with support from the council. It is the second year that people in Pontcanna have taken part in The Big Sweep. 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