We’ve invited all the local election candidates to complete this questionnaire so you know more about the people asking for your vote on the 4th of May. We’re also compiling a list of their websites and social media accounts so you can follow them and get in touch if you have any questions.
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Name – Alan Golding
Party – Labour
Ward – Rhiwbina
Website – rhiwbinalabour.cymru
Twitter –
Facebook – RhiwbinaLabour
How can people get in touch with you? – alan@rhiwbinalabour.cymru / 07818403367
About You
Tell us about yourself
I visit Rhiwbina at least five times a week supporting its local businesses, and have been doing so for the last five years, starting with my involvement in establishing the Farmer’s Market. I believe Rhiwbina has the potential to become a thriving centre for independent businesses and an attractive visitor destination. Originally from the Rhondda, Cardiff has been my home for twenty years. As a documentary producer I need to be a good communicator and listener, be organised, considerate, persistent and determined to get things done; all skills I believe that are needed for a committed and effective representative for the people of Rhiwbina. I started my career making television programmes with the intention of inspiring people to think – and hopefully change for the better – the world they live in, their quality of life and how they treat others and nature; issues of education, environment, health, culture, food production and understanding others; taking into account differences appropriately. I am passionately against injustice, unfairness, inequality, exploitation and misinformation, and despite living in a world that seems so challenging for the majority of people, I still believe that positive change is possible.
What are the biggest issues in your ward?
Parking, Wedal Road, Redevelopment of Nat West Bank, Potholes, Public Transport, Heritage.
What’s your favourite place in Cardiff and why?
Snails Deli, Beulah Road, Rhiwbina. Love the people, love the place, love the coffee.
What do you think should be done to improve engagement in politics?
Politicians need to be completely honest, stop being conservative with the truth, don’t take credit where it’s not due, hold their hands up when they are wrong, and don’t promise things they can’t deliver… I could go on… this would be a good start anyway!
What’s your favourite film?
12 Angry Men.
If You’re Elected
What will you do to improve your ward?
I’d love to solve the parking problem (it’s much more complicated than it appears!).
How will you communicate with residents in your ward?
You can’t beat talking to people face to face.
What issues that affect the whole city would you like to get involved in?
Health, Transport, Waste.
Final Comments
What would you change about Cardiff and why?
I love Cardiff… but there are loads of ideas I’d like to explore to make it better – too many to include here! Sorry, if this sounds like I’m ducking out of answering this question but it’s a big one that deserves more than 250 words!
Any final comments?
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