'A political stick, a farce': councillor back on attack over hospital plans delay

AN OUTSPOKEN Rhyl councillor has slammed the Welsh Government, describing plans to develop Rhyl's Alexandra Hospital as a "farce" and "political stick".

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Last week, as reported in The Daily Post, a Denbighshire Council scrutiny committee spoke about a delayed meeting with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which had been put back from September to October.

Betsi chiefs attended a council meeting in February where Denbighshire councillors were told to expect a planning application for an extension to the hospital between March and August.

But despite it already being mid-July, a planning application is yet to be submitted, leading to several Denbighshire councillors calling for Betsi to attend a now-postponed September meeting to “face the music”.

Originally planned as a project that would cost tens of millions, the new plans have been scaled back post pandemic, but the health board have said construction could start in the first quarter of 2026.