Corporate Plan highlights: April 2025 to March 2026

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  1. A Denbighshire of quality housing that meets people's needs
  2. A prosperous Denbighshire
  3. A healthier and happier, caring Denbighshire
  4. A learning and growing Denbighshire
  5. A greener Denbighshire
  6. A well-run, high performing Council

1. A Denbighshire of quality housing that meets people's needs

We're pleased about:

  • 84% of council tenants satisfied with Denbighshire Housing's service.
  • Bringing 261 empty private properties back into use.
  • 106 homes adapted with Disabled Facilities Grants.

Did you know?

1,082 private homes have been supported with ECO energy schemes since 2023.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Rising housing demand and challenges to provide the right homes for residents' needs.
  • Preventing homelessness and supporting people to sustain stable housing.

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2. A prosperous Denbighshire

We're pleased about:

  • Successfully delivering projects under the UK Government's Local Regeneration Fund.
  • Completing major projects in Rhyl, including Queen’s Market, and Strand Cinema, Rhyl.
  • Adopting and delivering our new Economic Strategy.

Did you know?

Working Denbighshire supported 498 people into work, training or education.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Reducing deep-rooted poverty in some of our communities. 
  • An ageing population which is shrinking the working age demographic.

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3. A healthier and happier, caring Denbighshire

We're pleased about:

  • Best libraries in Wales for the Summer Reading Challenge, reaching 13% of children aged 4 to 11 – that's double the national average!
  • Over 90% say adult social care they received made a positive difference to them.
  • Helping over 1,000 carers with advice and support.

Did you know?

Denbighshire is a WHO recognised Age-friendly Community.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Supporting more people with complex needs.
  • Recruiting experienced social workers.

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4. A learning and growing Denbighshire

We're pleased about:

  • Delivering over £700,000 of community-focused school improvements.
  • 769 children accessing the Childcare Offer for Wales.
  • 82% of learners saying they feel happy at school

Did you know?

Denbighshire now has 49 Flying Start childcare settings.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Improving school attendance.
  • Bridging the education gap for learners eligible for free school meals.

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5. A greener Denbighshire

We're pleased about:

  • Protecting 2,500+ homes and businesses through coastal defence projects.
  • 47% of council land is now species rich, supporting biodiversity.
  • Creating over 4km of new Active Travel routes.

Did you know?

We planted over 4,000 trees across 8 sites including at schools and a former landfill site.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Becoming a net carbon zero and ecologically positive council by 2030.
  • Improving recycling rates.

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6. A well-run, high performing Council

We're pleased about:

  • Championing inclusion as the fourth council in Wales to achieve Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status.
  • 76% of surveyed staff say they're proud to work for the council.
  • 79% of surveyed residents recommend Denbighshire as a place to live.

Did you know?

The council’s news blog site, County Voice, received over 870,000 views in its first year.

We're continuing to tackle the following challenges:

  • Protecting available resources as demand continues to grow.
  • Increasing public trust and confidence in the council.

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