30/04/21

Here is the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: vaccination totals for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan; Cardiff's COVID-19 case and test numbers; new speed limits on the A48 and details on an emergency fund to support households experiencing hardship.

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Vaccination Status Update - 29 April

The total number of vaccination doses given by the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board so far, in both local authority areas:384,139(1^stDose: 281,641 2^ndDose: 102,477)

• 80 and over: 21,111 / 94% (1^stDose) 18,444 / 82.1% (2^ndDose)
• 75-79: 15,072 / 95.6% (1^stDose) 11,954  / 75.8% (2^ndDose)
• 70-74: 21,409/ 95% (1^stDose) 18,958 / 84.2% (2^ndDose)

• 65-69: 21,468 / 92.1% (1^stDose) 5,571 / 28.2% (2^ndDose)
• 60-64: 25,704  / 91.1% (1^stDose)  9,530 / 33.8%  (2^ndDose)
• 55-59: 28,878 /  88.8% (1^stDose) 6,058 /  18.6% (2^ndDose)
• 50-54: 28,277 / 85.8% (1^stDose) 5,488 /  16.5% (2^ndDose)
• 40-49: 51,735 / 77% (1^stDose) 9,037 / 13.4% (2^ndDose)
• 30-39: 43,206/  55.2% (1^stDose) 8,173 / 10.4% (2^ndDose)
• 18-29: 23,255 / 24.1% (1^stDose) 8,139 /  8.4% (2^ndDose)

• Care home residents: 2,027 / 97.7% (1^stDose)  1,871 /  90.2% (2^ndDose)
• Clinically extremely vulnerable: 11,189 /  92.2% (1^stDose) 9,587 / 79% (2^ndDose)
• Underlying Health Conditions:  43,619 /  86.5% (1^stDose) 3,796 / 7.5%  (2^ndDose)

Data provided by the CAVUHB

Please note that there may be minor amendments to data as it is validated over time

Cardiff Cases and Tests - 7 Days Data (19April -25April)

Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales

Data correct as of:

29April 2021, 09:00

Cases:40

Cases per 100,000 population:10.9(Wales:11.3cases per 100,000 population)

Testing episodes:3,271

Testing per 100,000 population:891.5

Positive proportion:1.2(Wales:1.3positive proportion)

New speed limits set on Western Avenue (A48)

New speed limits are in place on Western Avenue (A48) to improve road safety and air quality on one of Cardiff's busiest roads.

A 30 mph limit - previously set at 40 mph - is now in place on Western Avenue in both directions between Ely Roundabout and Gabalfa Interchange.

Speed limits on the remaining stretch of Western Avenue have also been modified, with the following changes in place:

• Drivers travelling eastbound from Gabalfa Roundabout towards Newport can increase their speed from 30 mph up to 50 mph until they reach the Llanedeyrn Roundabout. The speed limit on this stretch of road was previously set at 70 mph. The speed limit to the east of Llanedeyrn Roundabout remains at 50 mph, increasing to 70mph as you approach the A48(M) and the M4.

• Those travelling westbound from Llanedeyrn Roundabout towards Gabalfa Interchange can travel at 50 mph, until they reach the University Hospital of Wales where the speed limit reduces to 40 mph which remains unchanged. From Gabalfa Roundabout, drivers then enter the 30 mph limit until they reach Ely Roundabout.

All the new speed limit signs have been installed on Western Avenue (A48) and the new speed limits are live and can be legally enforced by the police.

Emergency fund supports households experiencing hardship

Some of the most vulnerable people in the city who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic have been supported by the Together for Cardiff Discretionary Emergency Fund.

The fund was launched in March to help households in the city who are experiencing severe hardship, when all other options of support have been exhausted.

The fund was kicked off with a donation of £10,000 from international business leader, Alan Peterson, and has continued to receive generous donations taking the total to more than £15,000, that has enabled the fund to support 29 households over the past two months.

More than £5,500 has been awarded to individuals and families to buy essentials such as washing machines, beds and mattresses, cookers, fridge freezers, fuel vouchers and essential good for new mothers such as milk, bottles and baby grows.

Each applicant to the fund is supported by the Council's Money Advice team, who discuss the household's circumstances and explore ways to maximise their income by accessing grants, discounts and benefits and help to deal with any debts they have.

To make a donation to the Together for Cardiff Discretionary Emergency Fund, visithttps://www.volunteercardiff.co.uk/emergency-fund/

If you need support, get in touch with our Money Advice team who can look at a range of support available to help. Call 029 2087 1071 or visithttps://www.cardiffmoneyadvice.co.uk/