From derelict shops to green space ... town may get a pocket park

A DEMOLITION plan has been submitted for a struggling North Wales high street. Denbighshire council secured money from the last UK Government and the Welsh Government to revamp part of Rhyl town centre.

- By OWEN HUGHES

Part of the south end of the high street has already been demolished after becoming structurally unsafe. Now Denbighshire wants to knock down additional buildings - that are lying empty - to clear the area.

This comes as the town struggles to revive its town centre with a high number of empty units.

Given the empty spaces on the street the council said there was not the demand for new units at this spot.

Instead the local authority wants to create a “pocket park” with an application now submitted to the council’s own planning department.

These are small areas with green space and seating.

But the proposal has sparked concerns locally. Some have questioned why modern attractive units have not been built or the remaining properties revamped for retail and housing.

Others were concerned about who would use the park.