"DON'T forget about us."
That's the cry of business owners in Rhyl's West End, who are tired of being ignored by shoppers, tourists and, most importantly, council bosses.
There are dozens of shops along Wellington Road and its surrounding streets, but very few people know about them.
On strolling down Bedford Street the other day I found a cake shop, a barber, a record store, conveniences and a dog grooming service.
If you just stroll between KFC and Aldi you'll find dozens of stores, the occasional pub, food outlet and hairdresser.
These outlets are struggling to survive because there is no signage to support them, and footfall is low. There is nowhere to park - unless you have a Blue Badge of course - and the area looks like hell, if hell had overgrown seagulls and a traffic warden.
The punters do not walk through this area of Rhyl unless they have to, and it's a pity, particularly when you stroll down Rhyl High Street and glance at your reflection in several empty shop windows.
With millions being pumped onto West Parade, perhaps a little cash could be syphoned-off and spent on sprucing up these West End properties with plants and flowers, maybe the odd lick of paint or grants to help them revamp the fascias and fronts of their ailing properties.
I met with several of these entrepreneurs recently and was amazed at the diversity of products on sale, and how they stick together and battle to survive.
It's admirable, and they deserve your support. Next time you're out shopping, go and take a look.

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