Penarth Civic Society has two guest speakers for its next event, Alun Michael and John Lovell.

Date Thursday 18th September

St. Augustine's Hall Albert Road Penarth

Start 7.00PM

They will outline the history of the proposal to build the Penarth Headland Link as an integral part of the Cardiff Bay Barrage project and the benefits it will provide both for Penarth and more widely when it is built. The current proposal - which they will illustrate - will create an iconic structure and provide a significant start from the steps of the Senedd for the Wales Coast Path as well as creating a "destination" for the Barrage walk and significant circular options for walkers and cyclists, to the benefit of the economy of Penarth and of Cardiff Bay. 

Alun Michael and John Lovell have been actively involved in promoting Penarth Headland Link proposals for almost a decade as two of the Trustees of the Penarth Headland Link Charity.

John Lovell :  John spent eight years heading the European Construction Division of Arup and then co-founded and chaired the not-for-profit building company Tirion which developed the Mill site in Cardiff. He has led recent work in design work for the Link and confirming the economic value it will create.

Alun Michael : Alun argued in favour of the Cardiff Bay Barrage as the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth. During 25 years in Parliament he held a number of senior roles including Secretary of State for Wales and became the first First Minister of Wales (First Secretary) in 1999. He resigned as the MP in 2012 to stand for election as Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales, a post he held until May last year.

This event is free to members, £3.00 for non members

Tickets can be booked at

https://www.penarthsociety.org.uk/event-details/the-headland-walkway-project-alun-michael