City’s voters have their say as they await election results

VOTERS across Cardiff took to the polls yesterday in order to elect who would be representing them on the city council.

Polling stations opened at 7am and closed at 10pm, with counts taking place for Cardiff council overnight.

If no one party is able to gain overall control of the council following the count, then negotiations about a coalition between begin today.

As polling stations opened across the capital, we spoke to a number of voters about the issues they had in mind when casting their vote.

Marie Lewis said: “I have always been concerned about the traffic on Allensbank Road, particularly going from Highfield estate down towards the hospital.

“The traffic tends to go a bit too fast and its dangerous.”

David Lewis said: “One thing I am concerned with is whether the Wedal the parties will Road refuse collection depot is maintained, I think it’s a useful community facility.”

Another voter Joy Davies said: “One thing I am concerned about in this area is being to keep Wedal Road open.

“I think for the residents of north Cardiff we need somewhere local otherwise there’s going to be an increase in fly-tipping.”

Fred Cutwell said: “I feel strongly that something ought to be done about the footpaths on Velindre Road and the adjacent street.

“They’re too narrow and the surface is too rough. If you’re pushing one of these walking aids or a pushchair you