I met with numerous business owners in the Gloddeth Street area of Llandudno yesterday (8/9/09) to discuss the increasing concerns that they have as Llandudno traders in relation to the use of former hotels and Guest Houses in the area for social housing purposes.  Some of the events and incidents that they has witnessed over the past few weeks were a real concern especially when you consider that Llandudno prides itself on the basis of being a resort that has retained it's character and old world charm.  If the behaviour that has been witnessed by the trades has been seen by visitors I wonder whether they will want to come back.

I have, with the support of the team of Conservative Councilors, instigated discussions with the local authority to identify the source of funding for these residents (Conwy state that they are not paying the bills) and also the issues arising from the use of Guest Houses and Hotels for social housing purposes in relation to planning law and  Health & Safety legislation.

I was also interviewed on the matter by Judith Phillips from the Weekly News.  I'm sure that the coverage of the Weekly News will hasten responses to our questions from officer within CBC.

I will keep you informed of any developments. 

Guto Bebb