BUSINESSES on a Llandudno street have been left concerned by the impact of a hostel for young homeless people.
Owners of hotels and guest houses on Abbey Road have spoken of their alarm at a series of disturbances caused by residents at Isallt, a social housing group- run centre.
The Llandudno Hospitality Association has now raised the issue of disturbances with Mostyn Estates, as well as Guto Bebb MP and Janet Finch-Saunders AM.
Andy Macnamara, owner of the Annan Hotel, said he had put up with trespassing and verbal abuse from some of the home’s residents.
He said: “A resident was on our property using foul and abusive language. We had another incident last year when my daughter was verbally abused on the car park.”
He added: “I understand that they need this facility and I’m sure they do a very good job for the majority that live there. It’s just they have these one or two that are out of control.”
Cllr Janet Howarth, who owns the nearby Abbey Lodge, said while the businesses supported the work being done at Ty Isallt and had “empathy and understanding” for the young people and the staff, they felt that their vews had been neglected by Pennaf Housing.
She said: “There is a feeling from some of the businesses that empathy is not two-way. I don’t think Pennaf and Clwyd Alun Housing Association understand the impact an incident like that could have on businesses on Abbey Road.”
Graham Worthington, of Pennaf Housing, said: “The very few isolated incidents of disturbance that have occurred involving the young people living at Isallt have been very few and far between, with the majority having arisen away from the premises.
“The local police have confirmed that any such instances have been minimal and they are happy with the current situation at the project.”