Update on St Peter’s Square public realm improvements

(St Peter's Square, Ruthin)

Denbighshire County Council share an update on the public realm improvements to St Peter’s Square in Ruthin.

In 2023, the UK Government confirmed their intention to provide £10.95 million of grant funding for 10 capital projects aimed at protecting Ruthin’s unique heritage, wellbeing, and rural communities.

This funding has been awarded exclusively for successful projects included in Clwyd West and cannot be directed to other projects.

The proposed works will look to widen the scope for hosting events and revitalising historical buildings and landmarks to support local identity, whilst also promoting pride of place and boosting the image of the town.

With the project progressing, Denbighshire County Council are now able to begin consulting on three traffic regulation orders (TRO).

Traffic regulation orders (TROs) are legal documents which are necessary for making changes to traffic and parking restrictions such as double yellow lines and one-way streets.

The consultation will be open between 3 - 30 November and will seek the public’s thoughts on the introduction of a one-way system, new parking restrictions and proposals to introduce free parking on the top of the square.

Residents are also invited to an information session which will be held at the Old Court house in Ruthin on the 17 November between 12pm-6pm.

Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said:

“Whilst this project is an exciting development to Ruthin that will look to revitalise the square, we are aware that residents and business owners will be affected whilst the work is carried out.

“As a result, business owners on and around the square as well as homeowners on streets affected by the works, will have received a letter and a short survey from our officers recently, which will inform how the works are managed to minimise disruption to businesses and residents.

“I would like to encourage residents to share their thoughts on the TRO proposals through either attending the in-person information event that will be held on 17 November at the Old Court House in Ruthin or by filling out the online consultation on our website”.

To share your thoughts on the consultation you can click here. For more information on the project visit our website.