THE MS for Aberconwy has called for better disabled access on footpaths in Conwy.

Janet Finch-Saunders MS said there should be more "parity of opportunity" at popular tourist spots, including at the Little Orme and along the Wales Coast Path from Deganwy to Llandudno.

Mrs Finch-Saunders has long campaigned to see the Wales Coast Path between Deganwy and Llandudno cleared of sand to increase accessibility.

Earlier this month, she also wrote to Conwy County Borough Council to raise concerns about the maintenance of footpaths around the Little Orme.

The MS said that while accessibility cannot be improved "overnight", more information on which paths are accessible for wheelchair users would be a starting point.

“As we look forward to a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, the championing of our footpaths should look to take centre stage, particularly if we are to bolster our relationship with nature," she said.

“Whilst services were redeployed to other jobs throughout the pandemic, my letter to Conwy County Borough Council made clear that maintenance works should now be undertaken to improve access to central tourist spots, such as the Little Orme.

"Up-to-date information about accessibility to such spots should also be shared on a prominent page of the authority’s website.

“Likewise, the Wales Coast Path is a true national treasure. But the route between Deganwy and Llandudno must be better maintained, with people in wheelchairs no longer able to use the pathway.

“This requires leadership from the top, with officials changing their digital presence to actively publish better accessibility information.

"Suggestions for alternative routes should also be given to maintain parity of opportunity."