Anglesey - Island of Opportunity?

Anglesey - Prison opportunity is a mirage

Given the linear coastline of North Wales is defined by the East West A55 then the latest noises are that the prison is UNLIKELY to be sited in Anglesey because alternative sites have been identified that provides a more locationally defensible site.

We believe this could site could be "land known as Greengates farm " located behind the StAsaph Business park chosen for various reasons, including:

1. Midway along A55, hence highly accessible
2. Junction location
3. Greenfield site, 70 plus acres
4. No contamination
5. Adjacent to North Wales Police Divisional HQ
6. Freehold owned by Denbighshire Council
7. Denbighshire LDP written reps deadline end of November 2009

A decision is expected imminently.

Anglesey Council awaits potential Judicial Review challenge?

Anglesey Council may have again granted a planning permission that could be seen as legally unsound where it may have misdirected itself in the eyes of the law and is therefore capable of being judicially reviewed.

This is a high profile site where it appears that the applicant has been treated differently by Anglesey Council to that of its neighbours.

Details will follow shortly....

Anglesey Farmers Market - why is it a closed shop?

Details are emerging that Anglesey Farmers Market (AFM) held at David Hughes school every three weeks is restricting the type and number of retailers which is causing concern amongs excluded parties.

We are aware that the operation, procured with the assistance of Anglesey Council Trading Standards is not providing the enterprise  "springboard" expected by budding entrepreneurs.

It seems many are being turned away and some of those who have tried to conduct their activities in alternative premises (not Council owned or run) have been told they need licenses which will cost £5,000

This matter is now being brought to the attention of the politicians in an attempt to curb officers seemingly weilding excessive power.

Any traders turned away from AFM please contact us.

Watch this space.