Residents have said that they were given just one hour's notice to move their cars as work begins to prepare Llandaff Cathedral for King Charles III's visit on Friday. Some residents in Llandaff received a letter on the morning of September 12 telling them that they would need to move their cars by 10am.
A letter dated September 12 was posted through to residents announcing "several road closures" taking place in the lead up to the service which is due to be held at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16. The letter continued: "All residents that are currently parked on High Street, Cathedral Close, Cathedral Green, and Heol Fair are being asked to move their vehicle by 10am today, September 12, as there is a need to accommodate the movement of large vehicles in this area."
Some residents have said that they were given just one hour's notice to move their cars. One resident of Cathedral Green, said that she, and other residents, were "given an hour's notice to move [their] cars," adding that the letter had been posted through her door at 9am that morning.
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In his first visit to Wales as King, Charles III will visit Llandaff as part of his third official engagement. He will visit Llandaff Cathedral, the Senedd, and Cardiff Castle during his trip. The accession visit will comprise a service of prayer and reflection at Llandaff Cathedral, attended by senior faith leaders from communities across Cardiff.
The Royal couple will then visit the Senedd to receive a motion of condolence. This will be followed by a reception at Cardiff Castle which will include a private audience with the King for the First Minister and the Presiding Officer of the Senedd, Elin Jones.
Council workers have been out in force preparing the area ahead of the visit, with pot-holes being filled, leaf-blowers being used, and weeding across the pavements taking place, as well as the area around the cathedral being cleaned. According to the letter, free alternative parking for residents and primary care staff will be provided at the council's pay and display car park and on Fairwater Road, near Rockwood Hospital.
Llandaff's High Street has been closed in its entirety from 10am September 12 until September 17 to all motor vehicles, the letter said, with limited access to this area of Llandaff both for pedestrians and cyclists. On-site staff will be controlling access while preparations for the event take place.
"We apologise for the short notice given and the inconvenience, but these arrangements are necessary to prepare for the event," the letter said, advising those who have any difficulties to contact a telephone number listed on the letter.
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