WETHERSPOON have still got their sights set on land being disposed of by the council in Colwyn Bay.

In August, the Pioneer reported that Conwy County Borough Council's Cabinet had reaffirmed the decision to dispose of a parcel of land at the Market Hall site.

Wetherspoon are keen to purchase the land and build a new garden for the pub.

Four months on, however, and discussions are still ongoing.

A spokesperson for the pub chain said: "Wetherspoon is still in discussions with the local authority."

A spokesperson for Conwy County Borough Council confirmed: "As Wetherspoon has said, we are continuing discussions with them."

The former Market Hall was demolished in 2013 as part of plans to revamp the town centre.

CCBC acquired the site and adjoining buildings along Princes Drive several years ago to redevelop under the Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA) initiative; the town centre site was advertised on the property market and expressions of interest were sought from developers and occupiers.

In August, a large sign was spotted on an easel stand in Wetherspoon, on Princes Drive, that stated: "The Picture House, Colwyn Bay. Exciting new garden proposal. We need your help! This proposal will be presented to Conwy County Borough Council on August 21 2023.

"If you would like to share your views on this proposal, please contact your local councillor." 

Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said at the time: "The proposal is to add a 2,100 sq ft garden in the land next door to the Picture House [in Colwyn Bay]. This is land owned by the council and this was to look to purchase the land and build a new garden for the pub.

"It’s currently with the council on a 21 day consultation period, but I believe the council have asked for an extension."

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The demolition of Colwyn Bay’s Market Hall started at the end of February 2013.

Colwyn Bay Heritage note the buildings from the old National Milk Bar (later KFC) as far as Wetherspoons were all demolished.

Prior to its demolition, the dilapidated former market hall was labelled an eyesore, one that had been "a blight on the centre of Colwyn Bay for far too long."

CCBC took ownership of the site through a compulsory purchase order in 2012.