THE intention of the council to lay the old railway path with asphalt/bitumen surely runs counter to its own stated objective in its corporate plan 2010-2014 to protect and enhance the Vale’s natural and built environment.
And to adhere to principles of sustainability and sustainable development – specifically to conserve, restore and enhance the Vale’s built and natural environment, keeping it safe, diverse and pleasant.
To turn a railway walk into an asphalt/bitumen space will run the risk of: lInviting and attracting motorised users thereby potentially causing (excessive) noise pollution, safety risks for pedestrians and non-motorised users, waste pollution through significant greater use, and disrupt the natural wildlife embedded in the flora; lIncreasing issues of water run-off as asphalt/bitumen will not absorb water; lInvolving the council in great maintenance costs in the mid and longer term as the asphalt/bitumen breaks up and needs replacing.
Additionally, why are trees along the walk being cut down at the height of the bird-breeding season?
Phillippa John-Cooke and Granville John Westbourne Road Penarth
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