Minister to meet local business

 

The news follows concerns raised by Montgomeryshire AM Russell George about the traffic congestion in Newtown causing a massive problem for businesses across the shire as well as inward tourism.

 

“I am pleased that the Business Minister seems to be more interested in the traffic problems in and around Newtown than her colleague, the Minister for Local Government and Transport,” said Mr George. “The traffic congestion is having a major impact on small business in the tourism, hospitality and leisure sector across Mid Wales. Tourists visiting the area have become so fed-up of waiting in long queues of traffic they are avoiding the area completely.

 

“This is significant as tourism along with agriculture provide the backbone of the region’s economy.

 

“I am sure business leaders will appreciate the opportunity to tell the Minister first hand, the problems they are experiencing.”