A town council in Conwy has submitted a comprehensive study to the Welsh Government, addressing key issues across the region and offering potential cost-effective solutions.

Llanrwst Town Council’s study notes, for instance, the level of pollution along the A470 route through the town, general traffic levels through the town centre and the growth in vehicle size and weight, and the pressure the town’s historic infrastructure is currently under.

It is entitled 'A time for action: an appeal to the Welsh Government'.

A statement from Llanrwst Town Council said: “The A470 trunk road through the centre of Llanrwst – part of the Welsh Government’s ‘Key National Road Network’ - has not been fit for purpose for decades.

“Action is needed now to address this issue for the sake, especially of younger and future generations, and for the economy and everyday life of this historic market town.”

The town clerk, Ross Morgan, accepted that the timing of the council’s study was not ideal in the light of the Welsh Government’s moratorium and review of road schemes.

“However," he said, “the need for action was first noted by the Government of the day almost three quarters of a century ago - in the early 1950s.

“Public consultations and at least one public enquiry have not resulted in any progress, and though successive Welsh Governments have identified Llanrwst as a high priority in their forward road programme, it remains the only ‘phase three’ project not progressed to this day.

“The town council’s study comments that it seems to be very unfair, indeed wholly unacceptable that the people of our town and community are being penalised in having to wait, possibly for a further considerably extended period to enjoy some relief from an ever worsening problem and situation.”