It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

Nevertheless, we all welcome tourists and the tourism spend to support our communities, our High Streets, our pubs and more.

With one in seven jobs reliant on the sector, it’s a vital employer. From family-run B&Bs to outdoor education centres and self-catering cottages, tourism keeps our rural economy alive.

That’s why I’m increasingly concerned........

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