Drop-in sessions open in Flint and Mold libraries from 2 March as council seeks views on town plans
Flintshire County Council is asking residents in Flint and Mold to have their say on draft plans for the future of both town centres, with an online survey opening on Friday 27 February.
The survey runs until Monday 16 March 2026.
Drop-in sessions where council regeneration officers will be available to discuss the plans will take place at Mold Library, Earl Road, on Monday 2 March from 4pm to 6pm and Wednesday 11 March from 10am to midday.
Sessions at Flint Library, Church Street, will be held on Tuesday 3 March from 4pm to 6pm and Thursday 12 March from 10am to midday.
Paper surveys will also be available to view and complete at both libraries throughout the consultation period, with feedback boxes on site.
Flint and Mold are the final two of seven Place Making Plans being developed by Flintshire County Council.
Plans have already been completed for Buckley, Connah’s Quay, Holywell, Queensferry and Shotton.
A first-stage consultation held in spring 2024 gathered feedback from more than 2,050 people across both towns.
That feedback, alongside research and data, was used to develop the draft plans now being put to the public.
The plans are required by the Welsh Government, which has made them a condition of future investment in town centre regeneration.
Funding for the work has come through the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and the Welsh Government Transforming Towns initiative.
Alongside the consultation, Hannah Blythyn MS, who represents the Delyn constituency, has welcomed a separate investment package for Flintshire town centres through the Pride in Place Impact Fund.
Approximately £460,000 will be allocated to a shopfront grant scheme across Flintshire, with businesses able to apply for support to improve the appearance and functionality of their premises.
The fund will also pay for refurbishment of public toilet facilities, with works valued at approximately £70,000 in Holywell and approximately £30,000 in Mold.
Hannah Blythyn MS said: “I’ve long been a champion of our town centres, they’re more than just places to shop, they matter to all of us and are at the heart of our communities.
“Growing up in a small town and living in one today, I know how important it is that our high streets are able to thrive, not just survive.
“This funding is really positive news and will help support local businesses, improve public spaces and make our town centres even more welcoming places for residents and visitors alike.”
She recently hosted a second meeting of Holywell town businesses at Holywell Town FC, bringing together local traders alongside PCSOs, Business Wales, Mind the Gap and the Development Bank of Wales.
Hannah Blythyn MS said: “Supporting our local businesses isn’t just about funding, it’s about working together and making sure businesses know where to turn for help.
“By bringing partners together locally, we can tackle issues collaboratively and ensure our town centres remain vibrant places to live, work and visit.
“I will continue championing investment into our high streets and working with local businesses and organisations to make sure our communities get the support they deserve.”
Businesses interested in the shopfront grant scheme can find further information on Flintshire County Council’s town centre regeneration grants page at flintshire.gov.uk.
The council said “opportunities to participate in the consultations will also be shared via social media and details are also posted on the Consultation and Engagement page of the Council’s website.”
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