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Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Artists Wanted for Multi-million Pound Mural Symbolising Rhyl's Regeneration
Artists Wanted for Multi-million Pound Mural Symbolising Rhyl's Regeneration Artist and facilitator Ffion Pritchard is appealing for up to 10 creatives from across Denbighshire to produce a mural for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. Supported by Rhyl Neighbourhood Board and Balfour Beatty – which carried out the East Parade redevelopment – the vision is to showcase the history and heart of the popular Welsh resort, leaving a legacy for future generations. Currently engaging with community groups, schools, businesses and the voluntary sector, Ffion, from Bangor, believes the concrete collaboration will stand the test of time and unite people in championing the area via up to 60 pre-cast units to be installed this August. 'Each artist will be tasked with creating a panel which represents the diverse, vibrant and creative communities of Rhyl,' she said. 'In addition to this work – which will be designed then printed on durable material, such as aluminium – we will hold workshops with schools and youth clubs to help create a thriving mural trail to reflect Rhyl today, reflecting on the past and its bright future. 'We want it to capture the excitement and progress happening in the town, which is a hive of activity with so many innovators, creatives, artists and young people. 'This will be a platform for them, a unique opportunity, so we hope to see a lot of engagement and enthusiasm for the project over the coming months.' Ffion's own background is in creative media and commercial illustration, with a focus on society, health and 'the power of storytelling'. A graduate of the University of Brighton, she will begin a Master's degree in Arts Practice: Art, Health and Wellbeing at the University of South Wales in September, having worked with a wide range of organisations and charities, including dementia cafes, homeless shelters and parent and child groups. Craig Sparrow, chair of Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, says the installation will be the 'perfect symbol' for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign, a £20 million regeneration strategy that will create employment, improve infrastructure and remove barriers to opportunity over the next 10 years, funded by the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. He said: 'As we begin a new chapter for the town, driven by the transformative action plan and timeline currently being drawn up by the Board, this is a fantastic project that will fuel creativity and passion in the area. 'It will also act as the perfect symbol for the next decade of regeneration and beyond, giving young people in particular a sense of ownership and pride in their community. 'We can't wait to see what they and Ffion come up with, I'm sure it's going to be incredible and really brighten up the seafront, bringing life to the promenade and a touch of colour to the vital sea defences constructed in past years.' Working on behalf of Denbighshire County Council, Balfour Beatty led on this project, which involved removing the old promenade and sea walls, as well as widening and lifting the new promenade to provide a better shared space for pedestrians and cyclists. They also built a concrete-stepped revetment structure to reduce flooding risk and erosion which will protect more than 600 properties previously affected by flooding in Central Rhyl.
Business News Wales
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
UK Minister Supports £20m Rhyl Regeneration Vision
A UK Government Minister with responsibility for high streets and growth has supported a £20 million vision to regenerate a popular seaside resort. Minister of State for Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth Alex Norris MP met Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, the group tasked with developing a strategy that will enhance the coastal town, create employment, and improve infrastructure over the next decade. The Minister – whose portfolio includes local and regional growth, and high streets and Investment Zones – held a forum with Board members at the Youth Centre on East Parade. They highlighted priorities and challenges facing the area, explored the most effective approach to community engagement, and discussed long- and short-term goals in line with the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. Mr Norris then joined a group including chair Craig Sparrow, Denbighshire County Council Leader Cllr Jason McLellan and Corporate Director Tony Ward, Clwyd North MP Gill German, and North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin for a walkabout on the promenade, high street, and parts of central and west Rhyl. The Minister said: 'It was brilliant to visit Rhyl and hear about the fantastic, ambitious plan the local Neighbourhood Board has drawn up for this wonderful seaside town. 'Our Plan for Neighbourhoods is all about restoring pride in our communities by giving local leaders the resources to regenerate their areas, drive growth and create new opportunities. 'Rhyl promises to be a great example of what can be achieved.' Mr Sparrow thanked the Minister for visiting the town and said it was a 'very positive' discussion that will help lay the foundations for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. Mr Sparrow added: 'We explored our long-term vision for Rhyl, next steps and how we can work together to implement a regeneration plan and work with our communities in the years ahead to bring about change. 'The Minister supported the direction we plan to take and sharpened our focus on what the timeline and targets should be in the months and years ahead. 'It was a valuable meeting and will be very positive in helping us shape ideas, draw up an action plan and seek out best practice from other areas of the UK in a bid to boost Rhyl's economy, securing investment and commercial opportunities in a wide range of sectors – there is so much potential.'
Rhyl Journal
24-04-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
UK minister supports £20m Rhyl regeneration vision on visit to town
Minister of State for Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth, Alex Norris MP, met with Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, the group tasked with developing a strategy that will enhance the coastal town, create employment, and improve infrastructure over the next decade. Mr Norris – whose portfolio includes local and regional growth, and high streets and Investment Zones - held a forum with Board members at the Youth Centre on East Parade. They highlighted priorities and challenges facing the area, explored the most effective approach to community engagement, and discussed long- and short-term goals in line with the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. Denbighshire County Council will receive £20million for Rhyl from the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, with Rhyl Neighbourhood Board set to develop a 10-year vision for the town and an initial investment plan to determine what the priorities should be. Mr Norris then joined a group including chair Craig Sparrow, Denbighshire County Council Leader Cllr Jason McLellan and corporate director Tony Ward, Clwyd North MP Gill German, and North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin for a walk along the promenade, high street, and parts of central and west Rhyl. 'It was brilliant to visit Rhyl and hear about the fantastic, ambitious plan the local Neighbourhood Board has drawn up for this wonderful seaside town,' said Mr Norris. 'Our Plan for Neighbourhoods is all about restoring pride in our communities by giving local leaders the resources to regenerate their areas, drive growth and create new opportunities. 'Rhyl promises to be a great example of what can be achieved.' Mr Sparrow thanked the minister for visiting the town and said it was a 'very positive' discussion that will help lay the foundations for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. 'We explored our long-term vision for Rhyl, next steps and how we can work together to implement a regeneration plan and work with our communities in the years ahead to bring about change,' he added. 'The Minister supported the direction we plan to take and sharpened our focus on what the timeline and targets should be in the months and years ahead. 'It was a valuable meeting and will be very positive in helping us shape ideas, draw up an action plan and seek out best practice from other areas of the UK in a bid to boost Rhyl's economy, securing investment and commercial opportunities in a wide range of sectors – there is so much potential.'
