No to more fast food! (From Barry And District News)

No to more fast food!

WEST-END residents are fighting plans to place yet another fast food outlet on their doorstep.

Queen Street locals have united with their High Street neighbours to try to block proposals for a Thai take-away on the old Red Cross site.

Local councillor Emlyn Williams has also joined the fight. He told the News: "I was informed of the proposals, but had to wait until my constituents came to me with any objections.

"Since then I've had petitions from most of the residents in High Street, who were joined by Queen Street, Princes Street and even Broad Street."

Residents recently met at the house of Freda Dobbs in Queen Street to discuss the plans.

Freda, 61, said: "I've lived here 15 years, and seen businesses come and go. We don't want another take-away in High Street.

"We had the chance to object to a restaurant, and didn't. About two weeks after it opened, we realised our mistake. We had our fingers burned there.

"The letters came from the Vale of Glamorgan council a fortnight ago. There are now three weeks left before it goes to panel and we will fight tooth and nail to make sure these proposals are unsuccessful."

Cllr Williams added: "Many people who live here are afraid of mess caused by empty cartons. Also the late opening hours will mean that people will be walking past their houses. Myself and councillors Janice Charles and Tony Hampton will be giving all the support we can to prevent the opening of this take-away."

A Vale of Galmorgan spokesman said: "We can confirm a planning application has been received. When concerns and comments are raised by interested third parties, these will be considered by officers of the council is reaching any recommendation.

"Similarly all concerns and planning matters will be thoroughly discussed by the planning committee when it goes to them."