South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has said Labour councillors in the Vale of Glamorgan have treated residents with contempt, after voting to support the controversial aqua park at Cosmeston Lakes.
At a meeting of the Council on Monday 14th July, Conservative councillors tabled a motion expressing strong concern at the aqua park, noting the quiet and peaceful location at Cosmeston is threatened by a development of this nature.
The motion also called on Council Leader Lis Burnett to apologise for suggesting campaigners against the development were guilty of spreading “malicious tripe”.
Mr Davies said:
“Vale Conservative councillors are right to stand with local residents against the aqua park – and it’s disappointing this motion reflecting residents’ concerns was rejected by Labour councillors.
“In so doing, Labour has once again treated local people with contempt. The Council Leader should have engaged proactively with residents and campaigners, instead of lashing out.
“The Council still seems to have its hands over its ears, completely oblivious to the damage the aqua park will cause.”
ENDS
NOTE: A recording of the debate can be found here. The debate begins at 53:03 https://www.youtube.com/live/Ey1Aa1vsdAw
NOTE: Full text of the motion can be found below
Cosmeston Aqua Park
The Vale of Glamorgan Council:
- Expresses strong concern at the decision of the Authority’s Labour-Llantwit First Administration to open an aqua park at Cosmeston Lakes;
- Recognises that Cosmeston is a quiet, peaceful, country location that is threatened by a development of this nature;
- Condemns the Council Leader’s unacceptable attacks on campaigners against the development and calls on her to apologise for suggesting they are guilty of spreading “malicious tripe”.