Widened pedestrian areas created in Rhyl to allow social distancing set to be removed

Measures introduced to allow social distancing to occur in Rhyl town centre are set to be removed.

Denbighshire Council previously introduced a number of temporary arrangements in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including widened pedestrianised areas.

The council has confirmed they are due to be removed from Tuesday 4 May following a recommendation made by the Rhyl Member Area Group based on public feedback.

Emlyn Jones, the local authority’s head of planning and public protection, said: “This work commencing on May 4 will see the removal of all elements of the active travel routes, that were introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, on Bodfor Street, Queen Street and West Parade which includes the widened pedestrian areas.

“We would like to thank those who provided feedback on the temporary scheme.

“The council has an ongoing legal obligation under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 to research, develop, consult on and promote active travel routes in and around town centres – including Rhyl.

“This decision to end the temporary Covid-19 active travel scheme early will have no impact on this work and we will continue to work with Rhyl residents, businesses and local members.”