April 03, 2025 - 835 views
Janet Finch Saunders, Member of the Senedd for Aberconwy, is pushing for a custody unit to be established at Llandudno Police Station instead of 17 miles away at the North Wales Polce base in St. Asaph.
She argues that it wastes police officers' time to travel back and forth between the two locations.
The UK Government has responded to her concerns, stating that the decision lies with the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioners of North Wales Police.
“Whilst the Welsh Government may think that Llandudno is well served by the cells in St Asaph, it makes no sense to waste officers time driving back and forth between Llandudno and the cells.
“The Minister has made clear that an extra £11.7m is coming to North Wales Police this financial year. Some of that should be allocated to opening a custody unit here in Llandudno."
