🍗 No Fried Chicken for Rhyl! 🏠
Big news in Rhyl! A plan to turn an old hair salon into a fried chicken takeaway has been turned down. Council officers had suggested giving the green light, but local councillors said “no way” after lots of concerns about health and community impact.
Residents and the local health board were worried about what another fast food spot could do to health and well-being, especially with obesity in mind. Plus, the idea sparked worries about more traffic, clutter, noise, and even parking chaos!
The shop, empty for over two years, was ready to offer crispy delights daily from 11am to 11pm. While some saw potential for boosting the local economy and tidying up the area, others weren’t convinced it was the right move.
Cllr Michelle Blakeley-Walker voiced her worries about traffic chaos during school hours and the larger issue of young people’s health. Cllr Alan James echoed some of these concerns, pointing out the existing litter problem and tricky parking situation.
Still, he noted that bringing the empty shop back to life could smarten things up a bit. “It’s quite tatty at the moment, hasn’t been touched in ages,” he mentioned.
The final vote? Ten councillors said no, four were on board. So, for now, Rhyl’s saying no to fried chicken…but the conversation about health and community continues! What do you think about fast food in our towns? Share your thoughts! 💬