Residents in Rhyl are being encouraged to attend a public drop-in session to hear the latest on the town’s long-term regeneration vision, as the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board prepares to submit its Pride in Place strategy to the UK Government later this month.
The informal event will take place on Friday (November 7) from 5pm–6pm at Rhyl Youth Centre, where attendees will be able to learn more about the proposals shaped by extensive community engagement and hear how local feedback has informed the final plan.
The session follows a wide-ranging programme of activity with residents and stakeholders. In recent months, the Board — in collaboration with Savills, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), Denbighshire Youth Service and local partners — has spoken with individuals, groups, businesses and organisations through workshops, pop-up events, online engagement and face-to-face conversations.
More than 550 people took part in the summer survey alone, shared digitally and across key locations such as the Queen’s Market, high street, library and the Women’s Centre. Nearly 80% of respondents live or work in the town. A further 20 local employers joined a targeted business discussion, alongside significant youth and voluntary sector involvement.
Craig Sparrow, Chair of the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board, said:
“The community has been clear and passionate about Rhyl’s future. This plan is built on local voices, and the drop-in session is another opportunity for people to see how their ideas have shaped the vision.
“Rhyl deserves a future that builds pride, strengthens opportunity and reflects the town’s unique strengths. Together, we’re making sure Rhyl’s regeneration works for everyone.”
During engagement, residents shared strong community themes, including pride in Rhyl’s potential and a wish to protect the town’s distinctive character. Feedback included:
“Local people are passionate about the regeneration of our town.”
“Promote what we have, the beach, the Marine Lake and Harbour Bridge.”
“Need to look at needs and wants of the community and think of future generations.”
Alongside pride and optimism, participants also highlighted ambitions for improvement:
“Make it cleaner and safer, too many empty shops and too much litter.”
“Need to improve town centre retail offering and open up the promenade.”
“Need for more affordable, quality housing, it’s difficult to get on the property ladder.”
These findings align with themes emerging from Rhyl’s wider placemaking plan, which has now engaged more than 2,500 people, as well as a 2025 resident survey calling for town centre revitalisation and increased youth opportunities.
Craig added:
“We’ve heard loud and clear that people want a cleaner, safer, more vibrant Rhyl – with better homes, a thriving town centre, and opportunities for all ages. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to shape that future.”
Full details of the proposals will be available at Friday’s drop-in session, and the Board is encouraging as many residents as possible to attend.
For more information, visit: www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/bwrdd-cymdogaeth-y-rhyl or www.denbighshire.gov.uk/rhyl-neighbourhood-board. Follow @einrhyl / @ourrhyl on Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok.
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