THE BOOTS store in Colwyn Bay will close later this week, as part of 300 Boots store closures across the UK.

The high street chain announced the closure of its Station Road site in December, with the store set to close on April 6.

This follows the closure of its Rhos-on-Sea pharmacy last month, and is a further blow to the town. 

In recent years, Colwyn Bay has seen New Look, Peacocks, WH Smith, Poundland, Subway and Costcutter shut.

Clwyd West MS Darren Millar had previously said of the decision: “I was extremely disappointed to hear of this decision by Boots and was particularly concerned that they made no contact with myself, or other elected members, to discuss their plans.

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“I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with bosses to relay the concerns of my constituents, but the firm is adamant that the closures will be going ahead.

"I expressed concern about the impact the closures would have on patients and customers, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, and also the staff who work at both stores."

In a letter to Mr Millar, a spokesperson for Boots said: “We do understand your disappointment and frustration regarding the decisions that Boots has taken to close our store at Station Road, Colwyn Bay, and the local pharmacy in Rhos-on-Sea.
 
“As we explained during our call, the decisions have been very carefully considered and follow detailed assessment of all relevant operational, financial and property information; a process which has led us to conclude, regrettably, that the two stores are no longer viable."

The company added that it hoped patients would choose to stay with Boots and transfer to its pharmacies in Old Colwyn or Penrhyn Bay.