Denbighshire County Council has issued a statement following a meeting that took place at the House of Commons today (Tuesday) between representatives of the Council, Welsh Government and Chris Ruane MP with Marks & Spencer officials over proposals to close the Rhyl store before relocating to Prestatyn.
Bethan Jones, Denbighshire County Council’s Corporate Director – Governance and Efficiency said:
“Enhancing and improving the retail offer in Rhyl is key to the Rhyl Masterplan and the proposals by M&S would certainly have a major adverse impact on the town centre.
“We have lobbied officials today and explained the strength of feeling locally about their plans. Whilst officials have agreed to go away and consider various options, the Council has pledged to continue working with the Welsh Government, Chris Ruane MP, Ann Jones AM and Coleg Llandrillo Cymru to protect the retail offer in the town centre and to encourage more companies to invest in the town.”
