Call to provide secure homes for children living in B&Bs

AN Old Colwyn councillor has raised concerns over the number of children living in temporary accommodation in Conwy - although the numbers have recently significantly reduced.

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Cllr David Carr claimed figures obtained from Conwy County Council’s housing department showed there had been 54 homeless children living in the county.

But the council's cabinet member for housing, Cllr Stephen Price, says the figures are now outdated.

Figures provided by the housing department to Cllr Carr showed that there were 54 homeless children in the county in 2025/26.

Of these, 29 children under 16 were living in bed and breakfast accommodation and 25 in caravans in 2025/26. By comparison, the previous year’s figures showed that there were 30 children in B&Bs and 44 in caravans.

But Cllr Price says the number living in B&Bs has now fallen to 14.