Criccieth residents have been sharing their ideas about what can be done to update the town’s seafront.

Shelters and a toilet block on the promenade have been highlighted as being in need of updating by the residents.

Chris Fisher said: “The shelters are old and dated.

“It would be great if there were any regeneration grants available to modernise that part of the seafront.

“The toilets are old and of an outdated design. A modern facility with outdoor showers, etc would be great there.”

Jan Nicholson said: “I would like to hope that as a community, along with the town council and Cyngor Gwynedd, we can do something about the rotting shelters and the dated toilet block.

“It is extremely sad to see such a lovely area looking so run-down.

“Chris Fisher’s suggestion of modernised facilities would be fantastic.

“We need to update this area and would welcome any information on grants or funding to enable this to happen.

“Criccieth relies heavily on tourism and it can only benefit the town.

“On a personal note, showers would be an amazing addition to the toilet block as open water swimming is becoming very popular.

“I believe such facilities would be welcomed by so many.”

Cllr Robert Cadwalader, chair of Criccieth Town Council, said: “The shelters on the promenade are in a poor condition.

“Considering that they were built 90 years ago, they have lasted well.

“They are the responsibility of Gwynedd Council and since austerity cuts were introduced they have been neglected and quickly started deteriorating.

“Four years ago the town council received consent from Gwynedd Council to pay, out of our precept, for them and the nearby toilets to be repaired and painted.

“Time passes and they again need attention.”

Cllr Cadwalader added: “They will eventually be beyond repair and need replacing.

“The town council has been looking into it and at their meeting on Tuesday, 9 March, agreed to write to Gwynedd Council to draw attention to the need for major works/replacement of the shelters. Also, as an interim measure, to seek permission from the council to arrange and pay for repainting them subject to the costings for doing so.”

A Gwynedd Council spokesperson said: “We acknowledge that the shelters have seen better days.

“Whilst we do not currently have funding in place to carry out any major refurbishments, our officers carry out regular inspections to ensure that the condition does not pose a danger to the public.”

The spokesperson added: “The council is continuing to seek whether external sources of funding may be available to submit for grants that would help to provide long-term improvements for the shelters in this part of the town.”