Levelling Up Fund Round 2: Successful project bids 

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Denbighshire County Council is pleased to have secured £10.95m from Round 2 of the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support the development of 10 projects which are intended to protect Ruthin’s unique heritage, support rural communities and well-being. 

This funding scheme was open to local authorities to submit bids around the themes of addressing regeneration, heritage or transport. 

The proposals included for the Clwyd West constituency were supported by the former constituency MP David Jones and local elected members.

Denbighshire County Council is responsible for delivering 8 of the projects. Dyffryn Clwyd Mission will deliver the St Peter’s Church and Cloister’s project and Bryneglwys Cymdeithas Canolfan Ial Association will deliver the Bryneglwys School - Community Hub project.

View the Levelling Up Fund Round 2: Programme Delivery Plan

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Disruptions to events in Ruthin

If you are planning to hold an event in Ruthin, it may be affected by works from the LUF Round 2 projects. Find out more about disruptions to events on our holding an event in Denbighshire webpage.

Projects

The full list of projects is available below.

Further development work is required and the Council will be consulting on projects later this year (expected spring 2024). All timescales are currently provisional and are subject to change.

Anyone interested in being kept informed should follow Denbighshire County Council’s social media platforms for updates.

Clwyd West Levelling Up Fund (LUF)
Project Activity NameLocationDescription
St Peter's Square Ruthin

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

A scheme of public realm improvements to improve pedestrian and traffic flows around the square and to facilitate a more flexible central events space.

Project Team has been established.

Contract procurement expected Spring 2025.

Provisional construction period September 2025 to June 2026.
St Peter's Church & Cloisters Ruthin

Dyffryn Clwyd Mission will be delivering this project.

Improvements in order to better preserve these heritage buildings and ensure they are more accessible to all.

Construction period February 2025 to December 2025.
Ruthin Clock Tower Ruthin

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

A programme of repair and renovation of the clock tower.

Construction commenced August 2024 and completed December 2025.
Ruthin Gaol/46 Clwyd Street Ruthin

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

A new entrance to the grade 2* Ruthin Gaol will be added via 46 Clwyd Street with improved facilities available for public use.

Provisional construction period June 2025 to October 2025.
Ruthin Nantclwyd-y-Dre Ruthin

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

Restoration to the Grade 1 listed derelict West Wing.

Provisional construction period May 2025 to January 2026.
Ruthin Cae Ddol Ruthin

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

A scheme of public realm improvements seeking to improve connectivity through the park and between the park and the town centre. Improvements to the car park and leisure offer within the park.

Consultation has been completed and a report summary is available on the project page.

Provisional construction period Winter 2025.
Moel Famau Facilities and Cycle Paths Moel Famau

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

The project will see new and improved toilet and refreshment facilities. There will be extended and sustainably managed cycle routes.

Planning application has been submitted.

Provisional construction period September 2025 to April 2026.
Loggerheads Building and External Loggerheads

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

Improvements to the existing building including internal improvements and an extended undercover area outside. Flood management measures.

Planning application has been granted November 2024.

Provisional construction period April 2025 to September 2025.
Bryneglwys School - Community Hub Bryneglwys

Bryneglwys Cymdeithas Canolfan Ial Association will be delivering this project.

The conversion of a former school building into a new community centre.

Construction commenced July 2024 with provisional completion March 2025.
Gwyddelwern - Community Hub Gwyddelwern

Denbighshire County Council will be delivering this project.

Project Team has been established.

A new energy-efficient community hub will increase the range of village facilities.

Planning application has been granted December 2024.

Provisional construction period September 2025 to June 2026.

Related pages

Further information about the Levelling Up Fund can be found on the GOV.UK website.