{"id":75306,"date":"2023-02-24T16:14:37","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T16:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=75306"},"modified":"2023-03-14T20:06:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T20:06:45","slug":"rugby-fans-greeted-by-discarded-needles-and-cans-yards-from-principality-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2023\/02\/24\/rugby-fans-greeted-by-discarded-needles-and-cans-yards-from-principality-stadium\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby fans greeted by discarded needles and cans yards from Principality Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighbours concerned as drug users mess up hostel site faster than council can clean it up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>FANS going to the Wales v England match via the Taff Trail will be greeted by an eyesore of discarded needles and empty cans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents and businesses in Riverside are concerned about drug use and littering at the site of the former NosDa hostel, a stone&#8217;s throw from the Principality Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Despenser Street hostel and bar has been a hotspot for anti-social behaviour since it shut in March 2020. The area was cleaned up by Cardiff Council last November following a plea from neighbours, but has now returned to its old state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"75340\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3906-min-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3906-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3906-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3906-min-770x433.jpg 770w, 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src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"75441\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3898-min-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Used needles can be seen through the gap in the gate at former NosDa hostel<\/strong> <br>Credit: Catrin Lewis, The Cardiffian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Negative impact on nearby hotels<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Claudio Lowe has worked for four months at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisestay.co.uk\">WiseStay<\/a> Guesthouse on Fitzhamon Embankment, just around the corner from the hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not a good impression. Even from a safety perspective, it\u2019s right by the Principality and you\u2019ll have families walking there,\u201d said Mr Lowe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had customers complain about the noise and rowdiness. While the issue doesn\u2019t affect our business directly it affects the area which in turn affects our reputation a bit,\u201d said the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucia Attanasio also works at WiseStay, owned by the <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronwise.co.uk\">Aaron Wise group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe get good reviews, but we also get people saying it\u2019s not safe after dark,\u201d said Ms Attanasio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking past the former hostel along the river Taff, another staff member Luke Hull pointed out discarded cans of solvent, saline solution, alcohol cans and used needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"NosDa Hostel to Principality Stadium\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HnzMwKY6aO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"NosDa Hostel to Principality Stadium\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HnzMwKY6aO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>NosDa hostel is located a few hundred yards away from Principality Stadium<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI walk along here five or six times a day. One time I saw a man pacing back and forwards while just weeing, it\u2019s not nice,\u201d said Mr Hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Lowe said more safe spaces for drug users, and support for addicts should be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need to protect the vulnerable<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Salma Zaman, 35, of De Burgh Street, Riverside, echoed this view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMore help is needed to help those suffering from addiction to quit and to overcome<br>personal trauma. It\u2019s important that they are treated with respect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy main concern is my children\u2019s safety,\u201d said the father of four, who has also seen used needles strewn around Despenser Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespenser Gardens is usually full of children. Needles can easily be picked up which comes with a safety risk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76704\" width=\"641\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-770x1026.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-293x391.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1400x1866.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2.png 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76704\" width=\"641\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-770x1026.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-293x391.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2-1400x1866.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Turquoise-Super-Swiss-Waste-Disposal-Steps-Recycling-Poster-Cropped-2.png 1580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Advice on what to do if you come across discarded needles<\/strong> <br>Credit: Catrin Lewis, The Cardiffian<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The homeless refuge Dyfrig House is a few doors down from the hostel. Fights outside the refuge, residents shouting out of the window, and people congregating outside NosDa have sparked complaints, said Mr Hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8216;Eyesore&#8217; views from luxury hotel<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aaron Wise group owns six properties in the area and Mr Hull believes its studios on 62 Plantagenet Street receive the most complaints &#8211; mostly noise related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"76750\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-973x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-973x1024.png 973w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-770x811.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-293x308.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"76750\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-973x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-973x1024.png 973w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-770x811.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27-293x308.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-16.04.27.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Aaron wise Group owns six properties in the area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"76744\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min.jpg 2011w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"76744\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_3903-min.jpg 2011w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WiseStay Guesthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Credit: Catrin Lewis, The Cardiffian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rooms, including the deluxe studio, overlook the back of NosDa hostel, which is also used by addicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA room like this on a Six Nations weekend in Cardiff can cost around \u00a3600 to \u00a3700,\u201d said Mr Hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople expect a higher standard of luxury. You\u2019ve got a nice view of the Principality it\u2019s just a shame that it\u2019s been ruined by NosDa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"75347\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3929-min-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3929-min-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3929-min-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3929-min-2-770x578.jpg 770w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3927-min-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3927-min-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/IMG_3927-min-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Aaron Wise studios on 62 Plantagenet Street and the &#8216;eye-sore&#8217; view of NosDa through the window of the deluxe studio<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Welsh lives on Neville Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s sad to see, the area is full of tourists who take away a very poor impression of our capital and our beautiful country. The council need to do better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Once a lively location<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The hostel is up for auction next month with a \u00a31 million estimate. Mr Hull says the condition of the site has improved since it went up for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NosDa used to be a lively location for backpackers which regularly hosted live music and social get-togethers, something that Ms Attanasio would like to see return when the property is sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnosdacardiff%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02VdmGVZBWFMezrkhBWhhn6oM8btkiTzeStb8NzxjYLSRUMo3aQABB1xtNza8Fkwunl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnosdacardiff%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02VdmGVZBWFMezrkhBWhhn6oM8btkiTzeStb8NzxjYLSRUMo3aQABB1xtNza8Fkwunl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riverside councillor Leonora Thomson says that she\u2019s flagged up the issue several times and the site has been cleared a lot since November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite the council\u2019s regular work to ensure the area by NosDa is cleared, there are unfortunately still drug paraphernalia and needles being left there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is very unpleasant for residents, walkers and cyclists. We would urge people to report these issues in when they see them using the council\u2019s app, as then we can ensure they are cleared as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A council spokesperson said: \u201cThe council cleaned and secured the site late last year, but it appears that one of the gates has been broken enabling access. We are arranging for a cleansing crew to visit and to get someone to secure the gate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Cardiffian<\/em> has asked South Wales Police for comment on anti-social behaviour and drug use in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I safely dispose of needles?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff and Vale University Health Board offer a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/cavuhb.nhs.wales\/our-services\/mental-health\/a-z-of-mental-health-services\/substance-misuse\/needle-exchange\/\">needle exchange services<\/a> where users can return used equipment so that they can be disposed of safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The needle exchanges also offer advice on injecting safely to minimise harm, access to welfare services and help to stop using drugs through referrals to substance support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1jBopotQAvkXWgOgMq4BcG_Y_ZzSuUIg&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1jBopotQAvkXWgOgMq4BcG_Y_ZzSuUIg&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more information on drug support available in Cardiff, you can contact CAVDAS at info@cavdas.com or by calling 0300 300 7000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can find the complete list of needle exchange services available in Cardiff including opening hours and contact details <a href=\"https:\/\/cavuhb.nhs.wales\/our-services\/mental-health\/a-z-of-mental-health-services\/substance-misuse\/needle-exchange\/\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neighbours concerned as drug users mess up hostel site faster than council can clean it up<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":907,"featured_media":75447,"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":[2,3,72],"tags":[1291,8392,8393,4392,73,328],"coauthors":[8094],"class_list":["post-75306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-news","category-riverside-where-you-live","tag-cardiff-2","tag-nos-da-hostel","tag-nosda","tag-principality","tag-riverside","tag-six-nations"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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