Clwyd West MS Darren Millar has called on Conwy County Borough Council to ensure that popular coastal paddling pools are reopened as soon as possible.

The Council has said that four of its paddling pools, in Rhos on Sea, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, and Craig y Don in Llandudno, will not reopen this summer as they are too slippery.

According to the local authority they require a specialist ant-slip coating to be applied to them, but in a statement the council has said it can’t get the work done as the only UK provider and installer is unable to do it due to "sudden ill health".

However, Darren has said that a “simple internet search seems to suggest that there are many firms offering a solution to these sorts of problems” and is calling on the council to get the work done quickly.

He said:

“All of these paddling pools are popular venues offering free family activities throughout the warmer months. They are well-used used by locals and visitors alike, so for them not to be open this summer would be disastrous.

“I simply do not accept that there is no solution available in the council and urge the local authority to get its act together and try harder to rectify the problem.

“I did a quick internet search and it appears that there are a number of firms offering a solution to this issue.   

“If this is not sorted quickly young children and their families will really miss out and people will simply choose to go elsewhere.”

Rhos on Sea Cllr Jo Nuttall added:

“I cannot believe that the council are prepared to not reopen Rhos on Sea paddling pool this year, especially at a time when families are crying out for free, fun activities. 

"The paddling pools bring hundreds of people to the area over the summer so this decision will also have an impact on local businesses too. 

"Come on Conwy, you can do better than this. The pool is one of the major attractions in the town and brings people into Rhos from far and wide."