Charlie Evans, Conservative candidate for Dwyfor Meirionnydd at the Senedd Election 2021, visited Aberdyfi on Thursday to see how the village was doing since Welsh Government’s latest hospitality measures came into effect.
“Aberdovey is a high tourism, coastal resort so in December it is expected to be quieter than the summer. But speaking to local residents, it was clear that Aberdovey is much quieter than normal. All the pubs were closed due to the Welsh Labour Government’s restrictions rendering them unprofitable to open.” Mr Evans said.
He continued: “Due to the hard work of the people of Gwynedd, COVID-19 is under control and is the safest county in Wales. To have the same level of restrictions in COVID hotspots like Neath-Port Talbot, and in Aberdovey and Gwynedd is ludicrous.
“If Gwynedd was following a tiered system, it would be in Tier 1. I am calling on the Welsh Labour Government to end the Beer Ban to allow pubs, restaurants and cafes to sell alcohol, in a COVID-secure way. Hospitality businesses are at the heart of local communities and help prevent social isolation and loneliness too.”
Looking to the New Year, Mr Evans said: “With vaccines being rolled-out, it’s vital we plan and look to the future. I am determined to see Gwynedd’s hospitality bounce-back from the pandemic strongly.
“I will be working with the entire sector to form a Hospitality Recovery Plan at the beginning of the new year, which I invite all hospitality businesses across Dwyfor Meirionnydd to take part in.”
