CONCERNS have been raised over late-night disturbances in Cardigan town centre.

The issue was brought up at a meeting of Cardigan Town Council following incidents over the holiday period, especially one that occurred outside the Wine Bar.

Cllr Elaine Evans said: “I have had many emails about the Wine Bar and what happened over Christmas and have been asked what we can do as a town council.

“It is a massive problem and one thing that has come up is that there is not enough police presence in town on a Saturday night. You don’t see the police about.

“I am all for enjoying a night out but not when someone is attacked nearly every Saturday night. I have contacted the licensing officer about this. It is a massive problem and I cannot tell you how strongly I feel about this.”

She was backed by Cllr Debra Griffiths, who said problems had been on-going for some time. She said her own son had been the victim of an assault.

“I am disgusted things like this happen in Cardigan and nothing is being done about it,” said Cllr Griffiths, who also questioned whether the recently-installed CCTV system was proving effective.

Cllr Catrin Miles said it would be possible to seek a review of a premise’s licence.

“We don’t have to wait until a licence is up for renewal and we can contact the department at Ceredigion County Council,” she said.

She also suggested contacting Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn to ensure that the CCTV was proving effective.

Cllr Steffan Morgan said: “Pubs close in the surrounding villages and people catch a mini bus to Cardigan as it’s the only place to go.

“I think a lot of this relates to the time the pub closes. People come here as it’s the one place that’s open.”

Councillors agreed to send letters raising their concerns to the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Wine Bar, the county council and police.