A local MS has accused Conwy County Borough Council of a 'box ticking excercise' when it comes to taking into account the wishes of the public regarding Llandudno Library.

The petition, signed by 1,800 people demands that the council reconsider moving the library from Mostyn Street to Venue Cymru, and conduct and make public a professional economic impact study of the proposed changes.

Last year, the local authority undertook a public consultation. The findings have not been shared with the public.

Commenting on the future of Llandudno Library, Janet Finch-Saunders MS for Aberconwy said: “The library has been on Mostyn Street since 1873, and the current beautiful building since 1910. 

“For over a century, this community hub has been at the heart of the town centre, so it is unsurprising that so many are campaigning passionately to save this fantastic resource. I am proud to be backing them.

“Conwy County Borough Council undertook a public consultation on their proposed plan to move the library and tourist information centre last year, but the results are being kept secret. They should be made public for all to see, and the findings listened too.

“At present the consultation appears to be little more than a box ticking exercise. If it wasn’t, I’m confident that the library and tourist information centre would be staying exactly where they are now”. 

We have reached out for a comment from Conwy County Borough Council.