Exciting developments for Ruthin and surrounding communities thanks to Levelling Up funding

In January this year, the Council was delighted to receive confirmation that they had secured £10.95m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund for the Clwyd West constituency to support the development of ten projects aimed at protecting Ruthin’s unique heritage, wellbeing and rural communities. The proposals were supported by the constituency MP David Jones and local elected members.

There are two main strands to the Clwyd West Levelling Up programme. The first will focus on protecting Ruthin’s unique heritage and wellbeing through public realm enhancements and revitalising historical buildings and landmarks to support local identity, promote pride of place and boost the image of the town.

The second will focus on protecting Ruthin’s rural communities and wellbeing through improvements to the AONB sites of Loggerheads and Moel Famau and new community hubs in the rural surrounding villages of Bryneglwys and Gwyddelwern.

The Council will be responsible for delivering eight of the projects, while Dyffryn Clwyd Mission and Bryneglwys Cymdeithas Canolfan Ial Association will deliver the final two projects.

These projects are expected to be delivered by March 2025 with construction work likely to begin later next year.

In July, an information event was held at Ruthin Gaol which welcomed dozens of local residents through the doors to find out more about these exciting developments.

The drop-in event provided an opportunity for Project Managers to share the aspirations of the projects and how they will help to ensure that the rich culture and heritage of Ruthin and the surrounding communities are protected.

Information on the project plans, including timescales for expected completion dates, will be shared with the public as they develop.

Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth and Tackling Deprivation, said: “We were delighted to see so many local people taking an interest and coming down to the drop-in session at Ruthin Gaol to learn more about projects that are due to take place in the area soon.

“We are keen to ensure that the public are kept informed about the plans for Ruthin and the surrounding communities and promote the significance that these projects have in protecting the town’s heritage.”

Details about the ten projects that have received funding through the Clwyd West Levelling Up programme can be found on the Council's website.