Local Sustainable Transport response to Covid-19 - Rhyl

Why are we doing this?

Finding a 'new normal' for Rhyl town centre

In May 2020, Welsh Government put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities to bid for funding to make short-term, temporary changes to town centres that will help to make them feel safe and welcoming. The council submitted expressions of interest for proposed schemes in Rhyl, Denbigh, Ruthin and Llangollen.

On 21st June 2020, the council launched a survey to find out how businesses and residents felt about town centres beginning to re-open. Early responses indicate that businesses are quieter than they usually would be for the time of year, and that residents are generally nervous about returning to town centres. Many respondents indicated that they were only visiting town centres to carry out essential tasks and over half of respondents who left a comment expressed concerns about pavement widths and the inability to safely practice social distancing. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed here

The survey responses received to date suggest that the range of propsals which the council submitted to Welsh Government are appropriate and proportional to the scale of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh Government has approved funding for the proposals, however the council would like to consult with the local community before any final decision on the scheme is made.

In summary, the proposals for Rhyl are to create improved shared space for pedestrians and cyclists in key areas of Rhyl between the railway station and the seafront. This will be through the installation of temporary ‘Lane Defender’ systems in the following locations:

  • The eastern side of Bodfor Street and Queen Street
  • The northern side of Wellington Road, between Elwy Street and High Street
  • Along West Parade, between Water Street and High Street

Further details on the proposals are available to download below:

1. Rhyl proposal document (PDF)

2. Rhyl proposal Map (PDF)

 

What do we want to know?

 

Tell us what you think!

We would be grateful if you could help us to understand how you feel about the proposed scheme by filling in the survey linked below.

If the proposed scheme (or a modified version of it) goes ahead, we will continue to collect your feedback and the scheme will be monitored very closely. 

Location:

  • Start date 10 July 2020
  • End date 26 July 2020
  • Methods Consultation Event
  • Supplier Denbighshire County Council

What we found out

Please check back for results

What difference has it made?

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Contact

Department/ service area:

Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services

Full address:

County Hall
Wynnstay Road
Ruthin
LL15 1YN

Contact:

Gwasanaeth Cwsmer Customer Services

Contact numbers:

Phone:01824 706000