Frequently Asked Questions
How much money has Rhyl received from UK Government for this project?
Just over £5.6 million has been awarded to this project to improve Rhyl Town Centre. However, this amount must cover all project costs and not just construction.
Can this money be used for something else?
The UK Government set specific criteria for the types of projects that it would fund through the Levelling Up Fund.
The money can only be spent on the projects that it has approved.
Further details can be found on the GOV.UK website (external website).
What has the funding been awarded for?
To deliver 750m² of public realm improvements in Rhyl Town Centre (a combined target with Queen’s Market public realm and Rhyl Gateway Pocket Park projects). Increase pedestrian footfall within the town centre.
Are there any designs yet?
No not yet. Proposed designs will be shared through a public consultation in Autumn 2025.
How will you keep people informed?
Information about the project as it evolves will be available on the Council’s website as well as through the following means:
- Information in the local media.
- Updates on Denbighshire’s social media channels – please follow our Facebook (external website) and X (formerly Twitter) (external website) pages for regular updates.
- Through our Pride of Place and Natural Environment: Rhyl, Prestatyn and Denbigh mailing list - to be added to the mailing list please register on our website.
- Posters in key community locations to promote local consultation as we acknowledge not everyone is online.
- Promotion through local partners' own communication networks.
Will the planned works be carbon neutral or even carbon positive?
As we have not yet designed the project, we do not know what the carbon impact will be. However, in 2019, the Council declared a Climate Emergency and has set ambitious targets to be Carbon Zero by 2030, more information can be found on our website. The carbon impact will therefore be a key consideration when designing and delivering the project.