Cardiff Council to Close Barrage to Residents and Visitors
News provided by Cardiff Cruises Ltd on Monday 5th Feb 2024
This is plain selfish greed from Livenation and Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council’s recent approval of hosting Livenation concerts at Alexandra Head during the busiest week of the year has sparked widespread concern among local residents and businesses. The decision, impacting the last week of August, will see the closure of the barrage not only on concert days but also during setup, disrupting the daily routines of residents and hindering the usual flow of visitors to the area contradicting the council’s strategy to encourage walking and cycling.
In 2023, the concerts were held in the first week of September after the school holidays allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the picturesque surroundings without disruption. However, the 2024 decision to close the barrage in August and from midday for security reasons, even though the concerts start at 9 pm, ..