Following calls by Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies for the removal of controversial bollards in Rhyl Town Centre to be prioritised, Denbighshire County Council have set a date for the work to be carried out.
The temporary lane defenders were installed last year as part of the Council’s social distancing measures, but were met with strong objection from James and local businesses.
After it was announced earlier this month that county councillors had agreed to remove the bollards, James wrote to the council calling for their removal to be carried out quickly.
His letter stated:
“I am writing to urge you to prioritise their removal. Local businesses have faced very difficult times over the last year and as you know, they are permitted to reopen from today.
Their chances of bouncing back will be impeded while the barriers are in place – whether due to reduced on-street parking, or the general unwelcoming environment and “closed down” appearance they create.”
He is therefore delighted that a date for the work has been set within the next fortnight.
He said:
“The Council have confirmed that the bollards will be removed on May 4th, which is good news for all the businesses affected.
“The past 12 months have been particularly challenging for them, and these bollards were just adding to their troubles. They were delighted when the Council u-turned on their decision and will be relieved now that a definite date for the removal of the bollards has been provided.
“Rhyl town centre businesses now have a fighting chance of getting back on their feet, after such a devastating year.”
