Everything to do with Colwyn Bay

[Hugo]

HSBC confirms closure date for Colwyn Bay branch in latest blow to town
The seaside town has lost a host of banks and retailers in recent year     Now though HSBC has said it will leave the town on September 10.  and this will be another knock to the seaside town.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hsbc-confirms-closure-date-colwyn-29224197

[SteveH]

Resident’s dismay at new signage on Colwyn Bay beach about dogs ban

NEW signage has been erected on a beach in Colwyn Bay highlighting the area on it which dogs are banned from entering.

At a cabinet meeting in October, county councillors in Conwy voted for a new public consultation to take place on whether dogs will be allowed to go on Colwyn Bay Beach.

The cabinet was voting on a new Dog Control Public Space Protection Order, which governs where dogs can be walked across the county.

This order was first put in place in 2017, then updated in 2020, but expired last October.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24362488.residents-dismay-new-signage-colwyn-bay-beach-dogs-ban/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Investigation after leak found at multi-million North Wales council headquarters
The leak damaged several workstations at the Coed Pella complex Colwyn Bay
Oh dear !  poor old CCBC,  it never rains but it pours

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/investigation-after-leak-found-multi-29286875

[SteveH]

A CAR caught fire in Old Colwyn on Monday evening (June 10).

Witness Ray Millard, who took the attached footage at about 8.45pm, said this happened on Abergele Road, by a bus stop opposite Tanllwyfan.

cont plus video  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24383148.watch-car-catches-fire-bus-stop-old-colwyn/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

Costa coffee is closing two cafes in North Wales - opinions are divided over the news
The coffee shop giant will shut the sites this weekend

On social media people were divided about the news. Many said they would miss Costa in their town and also expressed sympathy for the local staff affected.

Others said it would actually be good for the independent cafes in each of the areas.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/costa-coffee-closing-two-cafes-29340217?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Rare snow leopard born in conservation triumph

The cub, which has not yet been named, is the first to be born at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, in a decade.
China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Pakistan are home to 75% of the world’s population of wild snow leopards.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd10gmgmv5mo

[Hugo]

Colwyn Bay crash live updates as air ambulance lands at scene
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.    I saw the helicopter coming over but couldn't see where it had landed. 




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/colwyn-bay-crash-live-updates-29466171

[SteveH]

New beer garden planned for North Wales Wetherspoon pub
The chain wants to convert some vacant land into a new seating area

A Wetherspoon pub in North Wales could soon have a new beer garden. JD Wetherspoon PLC has applied to Conwy County Council, seeking planning permission for the beer garden at The Picture House, Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay.

The pub company wants to create the beer garden on vacant land on a brownfield site adjacent to the pub. But the publican requires a change of use for the land.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-beer-garden-planned-north-29467158

[SteveH]

A FORMER church in Old Colwyn will be converted into a café, gallery and residential space, after an extensive planning process was finally approved.

Plans to convert the vacant St Catherine’s Church, on Abergele Road, were withdrawn by developer Adrian Gaskell last year, at the insistence of the local authority.

But Mr Gaskell’s updated proposal has now been given the green light, with the Grade II listed church to house a “multi-purpose” café and gallery.

The top floors, including the tower, will become a residential unit, with the tower to also see an additional mezzanine and the retention of its “historic” bells.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24433540.cafe-gallery-plans-old-colwyn-church-approved/

[SteveH]

Council explains why no Access All Eirias concerts in 2024 and if could come back
Access All Eirias concerts have brought some massive names to Colwyn Bay for more than a decade

Access All Eirias concerts have brought some massive names to Colwyn Bay for more than a decade. From Tom Jones to Little Mix and Elton John the gigs brought thousands to the stadium in the seaside town.

It brought a summer feelgood factor to the town and helped bring in money as part of the efforts to regenerate the area. But there are no concerts organised for this year much to the disappointment of many in the community and wider area.

The stadium is owned by Conwy County Borough Council but the events were organised by Orchard Live. The company ceased trading at the end of summer 2023. They said: "Despite the best efforts of a very talented team, Orchard Live has been unable to recover from the consequences of the pandemic, and, after exploring all possible strategies to avoid this action, has made the difficult decision to put Orchard Live into creditors voluntary liquidation."

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/council-explains-no-access-eirias-29518297?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

PLANS to convert a vacant Colwyn Bay nursing home into 23 affordable apartments have been refused.

Wales and West Housing Association had applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department in January, seeking permission to develop the former Guy’s Cliff Nursing Home on Conway Road.

The nursing home’s former owner retired and sold the building before Christmas 2022.

The plans included pedestrian access and parking but would not have created any employment in the town

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24473474.conversion-former-colwyn-bay-nursing-home-housing-refused/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

'One of the last' development opportunities next to stunning Welsh beach up for sale
If approved the proposal could change the look of the seafront

A development opportunity right next to one of Wales's best beaches has been placed on the market. An application for apartments is in for the Rydal Penrhos school's boatyard on West Promenade in Colwyn Bay.

Under the proposal a storage building on the site would be demolished and the land would then be used to build an 18 apartment development over five storeys.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/one-last-development-opportunities-next-29611562?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Robert2020]

This is the planning report detailing the reason's for refusal...

I will be using several of the reasons outlined in this report  to object to any large scale development on the top end of West shore...

This council needs to have a consistent policy and stick to it.

[SteveH]

Robert, I have asked Ian to move your post to the West Shore thread, hope this is OK.

[SteveH]

A major homes development in a seaside town will get underway next month. Castle Green Homes this week confirmed the acquisition of land that was formerly part of Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay.

The homebuilder announced plans to develop the site back in 2021 when it held a public consultation ahead of a planning application being submitted to Conwy County Council in spring 2022. Detailed planning permission to build 63 homes on land at Rydal Penrhos Preparatory and Pre-School on Pwllycrochan Avenue in Colwyn Bay was granted in April.

As part of the redevelopment of 15 acres of land the Preparatory School science and IT building, assembly hall and associated outbuildings will be demolished.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-homes-development-north-wales-29662137?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589