Cardiff Council Update: 15th September

Here is the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: the current COVID-19 cases and tests figures for Cardiff; compliance checks of city centre venues; a public show of thanks for all of the city's carers; and the council is looking for new school governors.

Cardiff Cases and Tests - Last 7 Days Data

While the number of COVID-19 cases in Cardiff is quite stable at the moment, things can change quickly if we don't all continue to follow the Welsh Government regulations.

Follow these guidelines and we can all help halt the spread of coronavirus, or we could be facing a Caerphilly-type local lockdown:

https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance

#KeepCardiffSafe #KeepWalesSafe

Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales, data correct as of:

14 September 2020, 13:00

Cases: 44

Cases per 100,000 population: 12.0

Testing episodes: 2,721

Testing per 100,000 population: 741.6

Positive proportion: 1.6%

Compliance checks were carried out at all city centre venues last weekend

Licensing officers from the Shared Regulatory Services carried out compliance checks at all city centre venues over the weekend and no further Improvement Notices were issued.

The Improvement Notice for the Mocka Lounge on Mill Lane has been withdrawn, as all the measures that they were told to comply with have been implemented. The four other venues that currently have an improvement notices in place - Coyote Ugly, Peppermint, Rum & Fizz and Gin & Juice - have made improvements and if this continues, it is envisaged that the notices against these businesses will also be withdrawn this week.

Each venue has a responsibility to ensure that people eating or drinking in their establishment are following social distancing rules. Processes have to be in place to ensure that social distancing measures are being followed and a track and trace system must also be in place, collecting names and telephone numbers of customers.

Licensing officers access a number of areas, including:

Queuing systems outside bars and restaurants are in place to ensure social distancing measures are being followed
Tables, both inside and outside are two metres apart
Procedures are in place to deal with people that are not complying with the rules, whether this is social distancing or socialising with people outside their extended family, or ‘bubble'
Processes are in place to protect staff.

Despite the improvements that have been made in the city centre, concerns were raised about Loco Latin bar on Miskin Street in Cathays. Following a joint visit with South Wales Police Licensing Officers, a Closure Notice was issued on the business yesterday (14/09/20.)

Loco Latin bar will remain closed until adequate measures are put in place and officers will continue to carry out compliance checks at all licensed premises for the foreseeable future.

Thank you to all of Cardiff's social care workers

Banners and flags paying tribute to the city's social care workers, who have helped care for vulnerable people during the pandemic, have been installed at Cardiff Castle.

The colourful flags are a symbol of the city's gratitude to all the care workers who worked, and continue to work tirelessly providing essential care to those in need, and carry the message ‘To all Cardiff's care workers, thank you for supporting our loved ones'.

The Council's workforce, alongside its commissioned social care providers, have safely delivered over 600,000 hours of adult and children's domiciliary care since the start of the pandemic, and have continued to support adults and children in care homes and supported living arrangements. Additionally, over 150 Council staff were re-purposed from their usual roles to support frontline services across adult and children's social care services.

Cabinet Member for Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, Cllr Susan Elsmore, said:

"The commitment and bravery of our social care workforce has been remarkable and the collective effort from Council staff, its providers, and NHS, have enabled this vital service to continue for those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

"A number of people have volunteered their support to help during this time of need and truly deserve to be commended for sacrificing their own time to be of service to others during these challenging circumstances."

Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cllr Graham Hinchey, said:

"Due to the hard work and generosity of social care staff, the care and support for children and families has continued to make a real difference during these very difficult times.

"The stories shared through the Council's ‘Working for Cardiff' campaign have showcased exceptional work in children's homes, where staff have pulled together to cover shifts, going above and beyond to boost morale of the children they support. We are privileged to have such dedicated staff."