Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies has welcomed Denbighshire County Council’s decision not to create emergency accommodation for the homeless at a former complex for elderly residents in Rhyl.
The council had proposed for the site at Maes Emlyn to be a short-term solution in its attempts to re-home displaces residents.
But following a public meeting on the plans, held at Rhyl Youth Centre on July 3, the council confirmed on August 1st that it will not be pursue these plans.
Instead, all buildings at the site will be demolished and redeveloped to create a “mixed development of new council housing for permanent homes”.
James said:
“There is a great need to address the temporary homeless situation in Rhyl but Maes Emlyn was never a viable solution.
“I therefore very much welcome the news that Denbighshire County Council have taken on board the views of local residents and that the site will instead be used for much-needed permanent homes.
“I hope officers can provide assurances that these will be for those on the local housing waiting list.”
Rhyl East Cllr Justine Evans, also welcomed the u-turn by Denbighshire County Council.
She said:
“I am absolutely delighted that Denbighshire County Council have listened to the legitimate concerns of residents and scrapped plans to create temporary homeless accommodation at Maes Emlyn.
“From the moment I was first elected, I have repeatedly told officers that Maes Emlyn is the wrong location for such a development, that the plans would not be supported locally, and that such a development would do little to address the homeless situation in Rhyl in the long-term.
“Rhyl needs good quality homes for local people, so the council’s new plans to create permanent homes on the site make more sense.
“I wish to thank all residents for attending the public meetings and responding to the consultations and for putting their views across to Denbighshire County Council in such a coherent and professional manner.”
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