10. Short Debate: Restoring our seaside towns to their former glory: A necessary task or an impossible ask?

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:43 pm on 16 March 2022.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative 5:43, 16 March 2022

Now, I'm very proud to represent a constituency with a number of seaside towns—Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, Deganwy, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay—and Llandudno is known across Wales as the queen of Welsh resorts, and I put this down to our fantastic tourism and hospitality businesses. We've managed, as a town, to keep our Victorian qualities, thanks to the help and preservation by Mostyn Estates. But I've been amazed by the determination throughout the pandemic of our businesses and their investment in our town. The historic Llandudno pier, the longest in Wales, has seen an explosion of new businesses, activities and colour, with a nation-crossing Ferris wheel being installed. And they've also had a very successful series on ITV Wales that's gone national.

Many hotels now have their fronts repainted, ready to welcome the new season of holidaymakers, and we've now got national chains like Travelodge and Premier Inn that have also established venues in the town. Our high street is welcoming new shops, pubs and restaurants. This incredible investment by the private sector highlights that they are already working to restore our seaside towns to their former glory, having gone through all that they've gone through with the pandemic. So, my question to you, Deputy Minister: what will you be doing as a Welsh Government to support them in this mission? Diolch.