A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away ... a local newspaper employed a business editor by the name of Mary Rees. Mary’s ‘robust’ attitude towards new schemes gained her a reputation among the local commercial world akin to Darth Vader in knickers - and it was deserved in many cases. But what no-one ever disputed was that she had a keen nose for bullshit whenever it was offered up to her on a plate.
So her nostrils would have been twitching overtime at the hyped up announcement of boulevards and suchlike which Swansea Council spinners are sending out for eager consumption by un-enquiring minds within the media.
As can be seen from the plan which accompanies a report going to this week’s cabinet meeting, what is actually up for decision is an initial phase to fill in the underpass beneath Quay Parade and build a new pedestrian crossing. So far, so good - after all, the proposal has only been on the drawing board for about 20 years.
But the absolutely gob-smacking part is the suggestion to “improve traffic flow” by closing up a lane so that eastward heading vehicle [i.e. heading from Sainsburys towards the city] will no longer be able to turn right into Wind Street!
Not content with screwing up one of the last remaining north-south roads in the city centre, the geniuses at Calamity Hall also want to turn Adelaide Street, which runs along the frontage of the Evening Post, into a one –way street.
What affect all this will have on businesses on Wind Street and High Street – not to mention Morgans and nearby residents - is anyone’s guess. It is probably too much to expect that anyone has actually been consulted; beyond the usual council stooges, that is.
If these incredibly stupid measures are nodded through on Thursday then businesses in the city centre will be entitled to ask if the bodies set up to work on their behalf are worth the money.
Swansea’s electors, on the other hand, will continue to ponder if they afford a local authority that is patently run by forces from the dim side.
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Are these people serious? They have already decimated the city centre and now they want to fuck up the approaches as well.
I really despair of the dipsticks running the council - especially as tehy genuinely seem to think they are improving things.
I cannot believe that the cabinet is going to sign up to this appalling idea. Holley and Sullivan are useless bladders without the ability to see how damaging this would be to city centre trade. But what about Rice or May who have a few brains between them? Even bloody Rob Speht should be able to see the stupidity of what is proposed.
In the words of the late Humphrey Littleton, "How the hell can you f**k up a prune?"
Nothing surprises me about Swansea Council. It is run by donkeys and managed by chancers. How on earth is this supposed to help traffic flow?
As I understand the term, Boulevard denotes an arterial thoroughfare with lanes on each side intended for slow travel, parking, bicycles or pedestrians. The central lane is meant for "regional traffic" passing through and out and onwards...
How is the council's rejig and oneway plan going to benefit the city itself?
As for the underpass? Apart from the odd beggar that has a pitch there - bless them - it's still safer for pedestrians that a pelican crossing.
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