Town Centre Redevelopment

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 22 June 2021.

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Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru 2:17, 22 June 2021

Diolch, Brif Weinidog. When speaking to retailers and market traders in Neath town centre, it's clear that the town centre is struggling at the moment in terms of tackling anti-social behaviour and of reduced footfall. The development of the swimming pool, cafe, and library in the town will hopefully help bring in additional footfall, but there is a feeling that there's a need for more to be done to see a reduction in the empty retail units that we currently have in the town centre, and there is a need to tackle the anti-social behaviour; a need to tackle rent levels, business rates; and a need to expand the offer within the town. Will you therefore outline what further work you plan to undertake with Neath Port Talbot Council, and other agencies, on these issues during the Senedd term? Diolch.