Ruthun town regeneration summary

This page provides information about projects that are planned for Ruthun, as well as projects that have been completed in recent years.

It also includes significant regeneration projects in nearby areas which can also have an impact on the town.

Introduction to Ruthun 

Ruthin is the County Town of Denbighshire. Known for its 13th Century Castle, Ruthin also has an old Gaol which is now a museum and a range of other attractions, including gardens and a craft centre.

The estimated resident population for the area is approximately 5,000 people.

The town centre is filled with independent businesses and is one of the most prosperous towns in the County.

Regeneration projects

Select one of the following to find out about the regeneration projects for Ruthun.

Completed projects

Completed regeneration projects in Ruthin

The following are regeneration projects that have been completed in Ruthin since 2018.

Llys Awelon Phase 2

Project overview: The development of an additional 35 units of extra care housing on the site that previously held Awelon Residential Care Home and Canolfan Awelon.

Funding: £13m Social Housing Grant and Housing with Care Grant

Glasdir – Ysgol Penbarras / Rhos Street School, Ruthin

Project overview: The project completed in April 2018 provided new and expanded school buildings for Ysgol Penbarras and Rhos Street School, at the Glasdir area of Ruthin.

Funding: Welsh Government 21st Century Schools Programme / Denbighshire County Council

Ysgol Carreg Emlyn, Clocaenog

Project overview: The project completed in May 2019 provided a new school building for Ysgol Carreg Emlyn, to replace the old inadequate buildings at Clocaenog and Cyffylliog.

Funding: Welsh Government 21st Century Schools Programme / Denbighshire County Council

Ysgol Llanfair, Llanfair

Project overview: The project completed in February 2020 provided a new school building for Ysgol Llanfair, to replace the building and mobile units at the old site.

Funding: Welsh Government 21st Century Schools Programme / Denbighshire County Council

Current projects

Current regeneration projects in Ruthin

The following projects have secured funding and either under construction or in development, preparing for construction.

Welfare improvements to Lôn Parcwr Depot

Project overview: Temporary health and safety and welfare improvements.

Funding: Denbighshire County Council Capital

Project value: £175,000

Salt storage facilities

Project overview: Procurement of a new salt barn.

Funding: Denbighshire County Council Capital

Project value: £1,300,000

Timescales: Tender upcoming

Gwyddelwern - Community Hall

Project overview: A new community hall facility in Gwyddelwern, proposed to be located on the site of Ysgol Bro Elwern. Funding has been awarded and initial designs have progressed for the scheme.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £1,400,000

Timescales: March 2026

Bryneglwys scheme

Project overview: New community facilities in Bryneglwys.

Funding: UK Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £392,000

Timescales: March 2026

Ruthin Clock Tower

Project overview: Renovation of clock tower exterior.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £200,000

Timescales: March 2026

St Peter's Square

Project overview: Traffic works relating to the roundabout, traffic calming and associated public realm around the Square.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £3,000,000

Timescales: March 2026

The Old Cloisters

Project overview: Fully restore and refurbish the old Cloisters. To also provide a community-franchised dining experience.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £800,000

Timescales: March 2026

St Peter's Church

Project overview: Access improvements into the Church and improving the visitor experience (level floor, replace heating, enable large indoor activities). Bilingual signs.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £700,000

Timescales: March 2026

Nant Clwyd-y-Dre

Project overview: Refurbish the derelict Grade I listed west wing into holiday accommodation and structural repair of the two-storey gazebo.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £500,000

Timescales: March 2026

Cae Ddol

Project overview: New pathways, modern play park, improved entrance and connect with the Heritage theme.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £500,000

Timescales: March 2026

Gaol/46 Clwyd Street

Project overview: New entrance to the Gaol via 46 Clwyd St, a museum shop, a café and space for changing exhibitions as well as a new interpretation of the munitions shed.

Funding: UK Government Levelling Up Fund

Project value: £300,000

Timescales: March 2026

Future projects

Future regeneration projects in Ruthin

The following projects have not yet secured funding, but some feasibility work, project brief and concept design have been carried out.

Salt Barn Ruthin

Project overview: Denbighshire County Council Medium Term Strategy Document.

Project value: £400,000

Lon Parcwr Depot

Project overview: Denbighshire County Council Medium Term Strategy Document.

Project value: £100,000

Active Travel Schemes

Project overview: Development of schemes including Llanrhydd Street and Glasdir – ATR Street Lighting.

Ysgol Bro Elwern extension

Project overview: A small extension is planned to improve facilities at Ysgol Bro Elwern. Approval to submit a Business Case for Welsh Medium Capital has been received.

Service: Education and Children’s Services

Project value: £1,400,000

Ysgol Brynhyfryd - immersion centre

Project overview: Refurbishment works are planned to enable an immersion centre for the Welsh Language to be established at Ysgol Brynhyfryd, Ruthin to assist with transition for Welsh learners from Primary to Secondary.

Service: Education and Children’s Services

Project value: £1,600,000

Project ideas

Regeneration project ideas for Ruthin

A project idea is a suggestion at this stage with no defined project brief and no feasibility work undertaken.

Ruthin Craft Centre

Project overview: Improvements to the Ruthin Craft Centre.

43 Canol y Dre

Project overview: Find alternative use for vacant unit.

Lôn Parcwr Phase 2

Project overview: Upgrade outdated facilities to future proof the depot and bring up to required standards.

Last review date

This information was last reviewed November 2024.