New Homes spark new future for local Rhyl people

Six local residents are benefitting from newly redeveloped homes to rent thanks to a partnership between North Wales Housing and West Rhyl Community Land Trust.

The properties on John Street in West Rhyl, that previously housed approximately 12 bedsits, have been transformed to 6 high quality, energy efficient and affordable apartments.

Close to the new community green space Gerddi Heulwen, they are in the heart of the Welsh Governments strategic regeneration area and the first properties to be brought back into use following the regeneration works programme.

New tenant, Maria Dawson is delighted:

“I’m so happy as I’ll benefit so much from this beautiful apartment. I suffer with severe arthritis and I lived in a flat on the third floor before so things are definitely going to be much better and easier for me now. I also have access to a garden area too which will be lovely when I’m poorly but want some fresh air. I’m just so grateful.”

Chair Person of West Rhyl Community Land Trust, Fiona Davies, said:

“We’re really pleased to be able to handover the keys of these properties to local people. The standard of works carried out by Carroll Builders & Contractors is excellent and the new tenants are very happy with their new homes.”

Paul Diggory, Chief Executive North Wales Housing said:

“West Rhyl Community Land Trust and North Wales Housing have been working together since early 2012 bringing empty properties back into use and up to a good standard, to rent to local people at an affordable level. This is the latest property developed and we’re extremely pleased with how they have turned out. We hope new tenants will settle in and enjoy living in their new homes”.

These properties are opposite Afallon Housing Development on Abbey Street, the first development by West Rhyl Housing Cooperative, a partnership between the Land Trust and North Wales Housing, building on community aspirations.