🚧 Big Changes Ahead for A469! 🚧
Exciting news for the residents of Caerphilly County – a whopping £20 million is set to be invested in fixing the A469, a key route that’s been causing headaches for years! 🌟 But not everyone is thrilled about the funding source…
Council tax funds will be used to cover the cost, which has sparked frustration among the locals. 🔍 Councillor Charlotte Bishop expressed her disappointment in the Welsh Government for not contributing more.
The road has been a sore spot since a landslip in 2014 and took another hit from Storm Dennis in 2020. Labour council leader Jamie Pritchard reassured everyone that repairing the A469 is a “key priority,” and they’ve been “waiting too long” for a solution. 🕒
To pull this off, the council plans to allocate £10 million from existing budgets and borrow the remainder. The unanimous vote in favour of the funding plan is a big step forward. 🗳️
Meanwhile, Transport Secretary Ken Skates mentioned ongoing support through the ‘resilient roads’ fund and hinted that further construction costs might be supported if deemed a priority by the Cardiff Capital Region. 🤝
The passionate discussion is clearly not over yet, and locals are eager to see if additional support comes through. Let’s hope for smoother travels soon! 🚗💨
What do you think about this funding decision? Should the Welsh Government pitch in more? Share your thoughts! 💬👇
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