Ruthin Future 2

Dyfodol Rhuthun 2 Ruthin Future 2 Y Dref, ei Phobl a’i Photensial People, Place & Potential

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Awdur yr adroddiad - report authored by: Dr. Matthew Jones Partner, CoombsJones

Partneriaid y prosiect:: Project partners:

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Contents

Contents

Cyflwyniad

Introduction 4

Rhuthun 2018: Y dref heddiw

Ruthin 2018: The town today

Rhuthun 2028: Ystyried yr hyn sy’n bosibl

Ruthin 2028: Exploring what is possible

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Y Camau nesaf: Gwneud iddo ddigwydd

Next steps: Making it happen

Atodiadau

Appendices 53

Cyd-destun polisi newidiol

Beth sydd wedi newid ers 2011?

Polisi cynllunio a dadansoddiad ystadegol Cyfnerthu asedau Teithio llesol Yr hyn ddywedasoch chi wrthym ni

Egwyddorion arweiniol Gweledigaeth ar gyfer Rhuthun Creu calon Rhuthun Cysylltu’r gwagleoedd gwyrdd Byw’n dda yng nghanol y dref

Rhaglen Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun Sylwadau ar y model 3D Adroddiad Uwchgynhadledd Dyfodol Rhuthun

A changing policy context

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7 What has changed since 2011?

9 Planning policy & statistical analysis 11 Consolidation of assets 13 Active travel 15 What you told us 17

Guiding principles 23 A vision for Ruthin 25 Create a heart to Ruthin 27 Connect green spaces 37 Living well in the town centre 45

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Ruthin Future Week Programme 56 Comments placed on the 3D model 59 Ruthin Future Summit Report 63

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Cyflwyniad

Introduction

Mae’r ymchwil a wnaed ar gyfer yr atodiad hwn at gynllun ‘Rhuthun: Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol’ 2012 yn anelu at adolygu cynnydd y cynllun a’i ddiweddaru gan gyfeirio at y tirlun polisi sy’n newid yng Nghymru a phrosiectau a gyflawnwyd yn y dref ers 2012.

The research carried out for this addendum to the 2012 ‘Ruthin: Market Town of the Future’ town plan aims to review the progress of the plan and update it with reference to the changing policy landscape in Wales and projects undertaken and delivered in the town since 2012.

Mae canllawiau’n awgrymu y dylid adolygu cynllun yn ffurfiol ar ôl pum mlynedd, gan wneud nawr yn adeg ddelfrydol i ail-edrych ar y prosiect. Er bod llawer o’r ymchwil gwreiddiol a gyflwynwyd yn nogfen 2012 yn parhau i fod yn berthnasol, mae’r ddogfen hon yn adolygu agweddau sydd wedi newid ac yn mynd i’r afael â rhai diffygion yn y ddogfen wreiddiol.

Roedd y prosiect yn cy-nnwys dau gam: Cam 1: Adolygu’r cynnydd Adolygu cynllun y dref yn erbyn fframweithiau polisi cyfredol Adolygu prosiectau a gyflwynwyd yn y dref ers 2012 a phrosiectau posibl yn y dyfodol yn y dref Cam 2: Atodiad i’r cynllun tref Ymgysylltu â thrigolion wrth ddatblygu’r cynllun trwy ail Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun Creu atodiad i ddogfen cynllun y dref i adlewyrchu dyheadau, heriau a chyfleoedd newydd Cynhyrchu dogfen atodiad Mae’r adroddiad hwn i’w ddarllen ar y cyd â’r adroddiad gwreiddiol ‘Rhuthun: Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol’. Mae’r wybodaeth yn yr atodiad hwn yn ategu’r ddogfen wreiddiol ac yn amlinellu’r cynnydd bum mlynedd yn ddiweddarach.

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Guidance suggests a plan should be reviewed formally after five years, making this an ideal point to revisit the project. While much of the original research presented in the 2012 document remains relevant, this document revisits aspects that have changed and addresses some shortcomings in the original document. The project consisted of two stages: Stage 1 : Review of progress Review of the town plan against current policy frameworks Review projects undertaken in the town since 2012 and potential future projects emerging in the town Stage 2 : Addendum to the town plan To engage residents in the development of the plan through a second Ruthin Future Week Create an addendum to the town plan document to reflect new aspirations, challenges and opportunities.

Production of addendum document This report is to be read in conjunction with the original ‘Ruthin: Market Town of the Future’ report.

The information in this addendum supplements the original document and charts in progress five years on.

Cyd-destun polisi newidiol

A changing policy context

Ers 2012 mae’r cyd-destun polisi yng Nghymru wedi newid yn ddramatig. Mae Deddf Cynllunio (Cymru) 2015, Deddf Teithio Llesol (Cymru) 2013 a Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol (Cym-ru) 2015 wedi ymrwymo awdurdodau lleol i wella lles cymdeithasol, economaidd, diwylliannol ac amgylcheddol. Mae Deddf Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol yn cyflwyno saith nod llesiant, gan greu gweledigaeth ar y cyd i gyrff cyhoeddus weithio tuag at gefnogi unigolion a chymunedau i gynnal a gwella eu hiechyd a’u lles.

Mae’r pum ‘Ffordd o Weithio’ a amlinellir yn y Ddeddf yn annog in-tegreiddio, cydweithio a chynnwys a gosod lles wrth wraidd polisi adfywio.

Since 2012 the Welsh policy context in which the town plan is situated has changed dramatically. The Planning (Wales) Act 2015, the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 have committed local authorities to improving social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being. The Future Generations Act introduces seven well-being goals, creating a shared vision for public bodies to work towards to support individuals and communities to sustain and improve their health and well-being. The five ‘Ways of Working’ outlined in the Act encourage integration, collaboration and involvement and place well-being at the heart of regeneration policy.

Ochr yn ochr â’r polisïau strategol hyn, nod y Cynllun Gweithredu Cynllunio Cadarnhaol (2015) yw ymgysylltu ymhellach â phobl leol i ddylanwadu ar ddyfodol eu hamgylchedd adeiledig trwy ddatblygu ‘Cynlluniau Bro’, a arweinir ac a anogir gan gymunedau lleol a’u mabwysiadu fel Canllawiau Cynllunio Atodol. Mae Polisi Cynllunio Llywodraeth Cymru yn nodi: ‘Mae defnydd dethol o Ganllawiau Cynllunio Atodol (CCA) yn fodd o osod canllawiau thematig neu ganllawiau penodol i safle manylach ar y modd y mae polisïau Cynllun Datblygu Lleol (CDLl) i’w dehongli a’u cymhwyso mewn amgylchiadau neu ardaloedd penodol’ (Llywodraeth Cymru, 2015 t.21).

Mae hyn yn arbennig o berthnasol i’r prosiect hwn ac mae’n cynnig llwybr i roi rôl statudol i gynllun y dref yn y polisi cynllunio. Mae’r tabl isod yn awgrymu llwybr ar gyfer cyflawni hyn.

Alongside these strategic policies, the Positive Planning Implementation Plan (2015) aims to further engage local people in influencing the future of their built environment through the development of ‘Place Plans’, led and authored by local communities and adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Welsh Government’s Planning Policy Wales states that: ‘Selective use of Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) is a means of setting out more detailed thematic or site specific guidance on the way in which the policies of a Local Development Plan (LDP) are to be interpreted and applied in particular circumstances or areas’ (Welsh Government, 2015 p.21).

This is of particular relevance to this project and offers a route to give the town plan a statutory role in planning policy. The table below gives a suggested route map to achieving this.

Camau’r broses Stages of the process

Camau gweithredu

Actions

Dechrau arni Getting Started

Sefydlu tîm Cynllun Bro Ffurfio perthynas gyda’r awdurdod lleol

Set up a place plan team Form a relationship with the local authority

Casglu tystiolaeth Gathering evidence

Cynnal arolwg o adeiladau’r dref a dadansoddi’r dref fel y mae ar hyn o bryd

Carry out evidence building and analysis of the town as existing

Gwerthuso’r dystiolaeth Evaluating the evidence

Cyflwyno’r canfyddiadau Ymgysylltu â’r gymuned ehangach

Drawing out findings Engaging the wider community

Ysgrifennu cynllun Writing a plan

Paratoi gweledigaeth a chynllun Gweithio gyda’r awdurdod lleol Datblygu fframwaith cyflawni

Prepare a vision and plan Work with the local authority Developing a delivery framework

Cytuno a gweithredu’r cynllun Agreeing and implementing a plan

Cytuno ar gynllun gweithredu Sicrhau cytundeb rhanddeiliaid Cytuno ar y cynllun fel Canllawiau Cynllunio Atodol gyda’r Awdurdod Lleol Monitro ac adolygu cyfnodol

Agree action plan Stakeholder agreement Agree the plan as Supplementary Planning Guidance with the Local Authority Monitor and periodic review 5

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Rhuthun 2018

Y dref heddiw

Ruthin 2018 The town today

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Beth sydd wedi newid ers 2011?

What has changed since 2011?

Ers cynnal y digwyddiad gwreiddiol ‘Dyfodol Rhuthun’ comisiynwyd a chwblhawyd nifer o brosiectau a datblygiadau sylweddol yn y dref:

Since the original Ruthin Future event there have been a number of significant projects and developments undertaken or commissioned in the town:

• Llwybr Celf Rhuthun: Llwybr Celf Rhuthun a gynlluniwyd gan Fred Baier a Lucy Strachan i annog ymwelwyr i Ganolfan Grefft Rhuthun ymweld â chanol y dref, ac i gysylltu cymuned Rhuthun gy-da’r Ganolfan Grefft.

• Cynllun Llwybrau Diogelach Cae Ddôl: Mynediad gwell i gerddwyr i’r parc • Darpariaeth ysgolion: Adleoli Ysgol Pen Barras, ysgol gyfrwng Cymraeg, ac Ysgol Stryd y Rhos, ysgol cyfrwng Saesneg, i dir Fferm Glasdir.

Agorwyd ym mis Mawrth 2018 • Adnewyddu’r Gofeb Rhyfel: Er mwyn nodi canmlwyddiant ers diwedd y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf, mae’r gofeb wedi cael ei glanhau a’r llythrennu wedi eu hamlygu eto yn 2018 • Dodrefn stryd: Yn ddiweddar, trosglwyddwyd y cyfrifoldeb am gynnal a chadw a darparu dodrefn stryd o’r awdurdod lleol i’r cyngor tref.

Mae hyn yn rhoi cyfle i’r cyngor tref werthuso cy-flwr a lleoliad meinciau, biniau a phlanwyr a sefydlu cynllun tymor hir ar gyfer gwelliannau.

• Mae’r Cyngor Tref wedi ffurfio gweithgor i ailystyried y syniadau yn Rhuthun: Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol.

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• Ruthin Art Trail: Ruthin Art Trail designed by Fred Baier and Lucy Strachan aims to encourage visitors to Ruthin Craft Centre to visit the centre of town, and to link the community of Ruthin with the Craft Centre.

• Cae Ddol Safer Routes scheme: Improved pedestrian access to Cae Ddol.

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School provision: Relocation of Welsh-language Ysgol Pen Barras and English-language Rhos Street School to Glasdir Farm, opened March 2018

• Renewal of the War Memorial: To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the memorial has been cleaned and the lettering has been highlighted again in 2018 • Street furniture: The maintenance and provision of street furniture has recently been transferred from the local authority to the town council.

This gives the town council the opportunity to appraise the condition and location of benches, bins and planters and to establish a long term plan for improvements.

• The Town Council has formed a working group to revisit the ideas in Ruthin: Market Town of the Future.

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Polisi cynllunio a dadansoddiad ystadegol

Planning policy & statistical analysis

Bydd gan Sir Ddinbych, trwy gyfrwng datblygiad cynaliadwy, arfordir trefol bywiog, gyda threfi marchnad ac ardaloedd gwledig sy’n ffynnu.

Bydd anghenion tai a chyflogaeth y Sir yn cael eu diwallu, a’r amgylchedd o ansawdd uchel yn cael ei hamddiffyn a’i gwella a safon bywyd uchel yn cael ei gynnal i bob cymuned, gyda chydnabyddiaeth lawn bod gennym iaith Gymraeg gref a diwylliant y dylid eu cynnal a’u gwarchod ledled y Sir. Cynllun Datblygu Lleol (CDLl) Sir Ddinbych (2009)

Denbighshire, through sustainable development, will have a vibrant urban coast, with thriving market towns and rural areas. The housing and employment needs of the County will be met, the high quality environment protected and enhanced and a high quality of life maintained for all communities with full recognition that we have a strong Welsh language and culture that should be maintained and protected throughout the County.

Denbighshire LDP (2009)

Mae CDLl Sir Ddinbych yn nodi’r nod y bydd trefi marchnad Dinbych, Rhuthun a Chorwen wedi cryfhau trwy ddatblygu safleoedd marchnad a thai fforddiadwy a chyflogaeth newydd i ddiwallu anghenion lleol yn ystod cyfnod y CDLl. Mae’n nodi Rhuthun fel tref farchnad a chanolfan wasanaeth gwledig sy’n gwasanaethu cefnwlad wledig.

Y flaenoriaeth ar gyfer y dref yw cryfhau’r rôl gwasanaeth hon a lleihau’r angen i deithio.

Denbighshire’s LDP identifies the aim that within the LDP period the market towns of Denbigh, Ruthin and Corwen will have been strengthened through the development of new market and affordable housing and employment sites to meet local needs.

It identifies Ruthin as a market town and rural service centre serving a rural hinterland. The priority for the town is to strengthen this service role and reduce the need to travel.

Yn ôl Cyfrifiad 2011, poblogaeth Rhuthun oedd 5,461, sy’n cynrychioli tua 17% o gyfanswm pob-logaeth Sir Ddinbych. Fel gyda llawer o drefi marchnad, mae proffil oedran Rhuthun yn dangos nifer is na’r cyfartaledd o bobl ifanc (18-29 oed yn benodol) a chanran uwch o drigolion hŷn (65-90 oed). Mae hyn yn arwydd bod llawer o bobl ifanc yn gadael y dref i astudio neu ddod o hyd i waith mewn dinasoedd, tra bod eraill yn ymddeol i’r dref yn ddiweddarach yn ystod eu hoes. Yn gyffredinol, mae mwyafrif y trigolion yn rhai a aned yn y Deyrnas Unedig (94%). Nododd dros hanner eu bod yn Gymry.

As of the 2011 census, the population of Ruthin was 5,461, representing about 17% of the total population of Denbighshire. As with many market towns, the age profile of Ruthin shows a lower than average number of young people (18-29 in particular) and a higher percentage of older residents (65-90). This is an indication many young people are leaving the town to study or find employment in cities, while others retire to the town in later life. Overall, the town is dominated by residents born in the UK (94%).

Over half identified themselves as Welsh.

Mae trigolion y dref wedi’u haddysgu’n dda o’i gymharu â’r cyfartaledd cenedlaethol, gyda nifer uwch na’r cyfartaledd o drigolion â chymwysterau Lefel 4/5 (Graddau, NVQ lefelau 4 a 5; Tystysgrif Cenedlaethol Uwch, Diploma Cenedlaethol Uwch, statws Athro Cymwysedig neu Ofal Iechyd Cymwysedig).

The residents of the town are well educated compared to the national average, with above average numbers of residents with Level 4/5 qualifications (Degree, NVQ levels 4 and 5; HNC; HND; Qualified Teacher or Qualified Healthcare roles).

While Ruthin has a good range of shops compared to other retail centres, only 1.1 percent of people in Er bod gan Rhuthun ystod dda o siopau o’i chymharu the Ruthin retail catchment zone use Ruthin for their â chanolfannau manwerthu eraill, dim ond 1.1 y main retail needs, with ‘Other’ destinations such as cant o bobl yn nalgylch manwerthu Rhuthun sy’n Wrexham, Mold and Chester making up the majority defnyddio Rhuthun am eu prif anghenion manwerthu, share of retail spend (Denbighshire Retail Study, gyda chyrchfannau ‘Arall’ megis Wrecsam, yr 2013).

Wyddgrug a Chaer yn cynrychioli mwyafrif y gyfran gwariant manwerthu (Astudiaeth Manwerthu Sir The 2017 Joint Housing Land Availability Study Ddinbych, 2013). identifies sites for 327 new homes in the town; 91 remaining of 230 homes at Glasdir 1,167 homes at Gwnaeth Cyd-astudiaeth Argaeledd Tir ar gyfer Tai Glasdir 2 (minimum 10% affordable) and 69 homes 2017 nodi safleoedd ar gyfer 327 o gartrefi newydd yn at Maes Hafod (minimum 10% affordable). y dref; 91 yn weddill o’r 230 o gartrefi yn Glasdir 1,167 o gartrefi yn Glasdir 2 (lleiafswm o 10% yn gartrefi fforddiadwy) a 69 o gartrefi ym Maes Hafod (lleiafswm o 10% yn gar-trefi fforddiadwy).

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Lle amwynder

Amenity space

Dyraniad / ymrwymiad tai

Housing allocation/commitment

Cyfleuster cymunedol

Community facility

Ardal gadwraeth

Conservation area

Ffin ddatblygu

Development boundary

Ffin canol y dref

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Cyfnerthu asedau

Consolidation of assets

Mae’r Cyngor Sir yn berchen ar nifer o safleoedd ac eiddo yn Rhuthun ac fel rhan o ymarfer ehangach i leihau maint ei bortffolio eiddo yn gyffredinol, bydd y cyngor yn ystyried opsiynau i leihau nifer yr adeiladau y mae’n berchen arnynt ac yn eu cynnal yn Rhuthun.

The County Council owns a number of sites and properties in Ruthin and as part of a wider exercise to reduce the size of its property portfolio overall, the council will be considering options to reduce the number of buildings it owns and operates in Ruthin.

Bydd gwahanol ddulliau o ymdrin â gwahanol adeiladau. Efallai y bydd rhai yn cael eu rhentu i fudiadau eraill, efallai y bydd rhai’n cael eu trosglwyddo i’r gymuned neu’r trydydd sector lle bo achos busnes hyfyw sy’n dangos sut y gellir cynnal defnyddio’r adeilad yn y tymor hir, tra bydd eraill yn cael eu gwerthu ar y farchnad agored i sicrhau derbynneb cyfalaf a fyddai wedyn yn helpu i ariannu gweithgareddau eraill y cyngor. Wrth ystyried opsiynau ar gyfer safleoedd ac adei-ladau, bydd y Cyngor yn cynnal Asesu’r Effaith ar Lesiant er mwyn sicrhau deall goblygiadau hirdymor unrhyw gynnig.

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There will be different approaches for different buildings. Some may be rented out to other organisations, some may be transferred to the community or third sector where there is a viable business case which demonstrates how the operation of the building can be sustained in the long-terms, whilst others may simply be sold on the open market to secure a capital receipt which would then help fund other council activity. When considering options for sites and buildings, the Council will undertake a Well Being Impact Assessment to ensure that the long-term implications of any proposal are understood.

Mannau cyhoeddus sy’n eiddo i Gyngor Sir Ddinbych Adeiladau a safleoedd sy’n eiddo i Gyngor Sir Ddinbych

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Teithio llesol

Active travel

“Mae Teithio Llesol yn golygu cerdded a beicio (gan gynnwys cadeiriau olwyn trydan a sgwteri symudedd) ar gyfer teithiau byr, fel teithiau i’r ysgol, gwaith, neu i gael mynediad i siopau, gwasanaethau a gorsafoedd bws / rheilffyrdd. Nid yw teithio llesol yn cynnwys teithiau a wneir yn unig ar gyfer hamdden neu resymau cymdeithasol.”

“Active Travel means walking and cycling (including electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters) for everyday short-distance journeys, such as journeys to school, work, or for access to shops, services and bus/rail stations. Active travel does not include journeys made purely for recreation or social reasons.”

Cyngor Sir Ddinbych

Denbighshire CC

Fel rhan o ofynion y Ddeddf Teithio Llesol, rhaid i bob Awdurdod Lleol fapio llwybrau teithio llesol yn eu hawdurdod.

As part of the requirements of the Active Travel Act, each Local Authority has to map active travel route in their jurisdiction.

Yn Rhuthun, dylai llwybrau teithio llesol gysylltu’r ardaloedd lle mae pobl yn byw, yn gweithio, yn siopa ac yn treulio eu hamser hamdden. Ystyriaeth bwysig yw’r ysgolion newydd, a agorwyd ym mis Mawrth 2018 yng Nglasdir. Fel lleoliad ymylol, mae gan hwn botensial i effeithio ar y modd y mae plant yn teithio i’r ysgol a gallai gynyddu traffig oriau brig os bydd mwy o bobl yn gyrru. Mae’r llwybrau teithio llesol yn adlewyrchu pwysigrwydd y cysylltiad â’r ysgol newydd. Fodd bynnag, mae problemau wedi dod i’r amlwg gyda’r llwybr beicio/cerdded cyfun a ddynodwyd, gyda’r rhieni a’r disgyblion yn mynegi pryderon niferus am ddiogelwch, cyfleustra a chyflymder y traffig sy’n defnyddio’r ffordd hon.

Mae’n bwysig bod unrhyw broblemau’n cael eu datrys yn gyflym ac mewn modd sy’n golygu bod y gymuned a’r defnyddwyr yn datblygu datrysiadau mwy priodol, yn hytrach nag ymateb peirianneg traffig ‘oddi ar y bwrdd dylunio’. Mae yna hefyd nifer fawr o groesfannau rhwng y dref a’r ysgol y bydd angen i blant eu croesi. Mae llawer o’r rhain yn fynedfeydd i unedau diwydiannol y mae cerbydau nwyddau trwm yn eu defnyddio. Rhaid rhoi ystyriaeth hefyd i ddiogelwch a hygyrchedd Ysgol Borthyn sydd bellach yn cael ei heffeithio gan gynnydd yn y traffig ysgol ar hyd Borthyn a Ffordd Dinbych i gyrraedd yr ysgolion newydd yng Nglasdir gerllaw.

In Ruthin, active travel routes should link between the areas people live, work, shop and spend their leisure time. An important consideration is the new schools, opened in March 2018 in Glasdir. As a peripheral location, this has potential to impact on how children travel to school and could increase rush hour traffic if more people drive. The active travel routes reflect the importance of the connection to the new school. However, issues have become apparent with the designated safer routes combined cycle/footpath, with parents and pupils expressing numerous concerns about safety, convenience and the speeding of traffic using this road. It is important that any issues are dealt with quickly and in a way that involves the community and users in developing more appropriate solutions, rather than an automatic ‘off the drawing board’ traffic engineered response.

There are also a large number of crossings between the town and the school that children will need to navigate. Many of these are entrances to industrial units which are accessed by heavy goods vehicles.

Consideration must also be given to the safety and accessibility of the existing Borthyn School which is now being impacted by increased school traffic along Borthyn & Denbigh Road in connection with the new schools at nearby Glasdir.

Mae yna botensial i greu llwybrau diogel trwy rwydwaith o fannau gwyrdd, er enghraifft ar hyd glan yr afon. Efallai y gellid rhoi ystyriaeth fanylach i rubanau gwyrdd trwy’r dref neu isadeiledd gwyrdd i gefnogi Teithio Llesol, llesiant a chreu llwybrau diogel i bawb. Gallai hyn gysylltu â’r gwaith sy’n cael ei wneud ar hyn o bryd gan Gyngor Sir Ddinbych fel rhan o’r Cynllun Gwella My-nediad i Gefn Gwlad.

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There is potential for the creation of safe routes through a network of green spaces, for example along the river. Perhaps more detailed consideration of green ribbons through the town or green infrastructure could support Active Travel, Well-being and create safer routes for all. Furthermore, this could connect with work currently being undertaken

by Denbighshire CC as part of the Countryside Access Improvement Plan.

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Denbighshire CC Active travel routes 5 Minutes walk from centre

Llwybrau teithio llesol Cyngor Sir Ddinbych 5 munud o gerdded o ganol y dref

10 minutes walk from centre

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Yr hyn ddywedasoch chi wrthym ni Nod pwysig y prosiect ‘Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol’ yw ymgysylltu gyda phobl Rhuthun a gadael i’ch syniadau chi hysbysu’r cynllun ar gyfer dyfodol y dref. Bu ymgysylltu ar bob cam yn y prosiect, gan gyfuno gweithgareddau ymgysylltu cyhoeddus arferol gyda thechnegau ymgynghori ‘meddal’ sy’n defnyddio dulliau amgen, cynnil, i gasglu adborth am y dref.

What you told us An important aim of the ‘Market Town of the Future’ project is to engage with the people of Ruthin and to let your ideas inform the plan for the town’s future. Engagement took place at each stage of the project and combined orthodox public engagement activities with ‘soft’ consultation techniques that use alternative, subtle methods to gather feedback about the town.

Presented here is a sample of responses we received through the consultation events. A full list of events can be found in Appendix 1.

Cyflwynir sampl o’r ymatebion a dderbyniwyd trwy gyfrwng y digwyddiadau ymgynghori yma. Ceir rhestr lawn yn Atodiad 1.

St Peter’s Square needs less cars and more reasons to stay there Mae Rhuthun yn lle da i fusnesau - ond ni welir ei bod yn agored i fusnes.

Mae potensial i ddatblygu lleoedd i weithio ond mae angen meddwl yn gydlynus

Gallai Parc Cae Ddôl gael caffi gydag ardal chwarae sy’n gyfeillgar i blant

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The park works already.

It is used by all ages - a rarity in this day and age.

Young and Old together and enough open space for families to be creative, picnics etc. It doesnt all have to be organised.well done for creating this over the years.

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Mae Sgwâr Sant Pedr angen llai o geir a mwy o resymau i aros yno

Mae’r parc yn gweithio eisoes. Fe’i defnyddir gan bob oedran – peth prin yn y roes hon. Hen ac ifanc gyda’i gilydd a digon o le agored i deuluoedd fod yn greadigol, cael picnic ac ati. Nid oes raid i bopeth gael ei drefnu. Da iawn am greu hyn dros y blynyddoedd.

Gallai caeau’r Afon Clwyd gael llwybr cerdded a beicio i’r ysgolion newydd ar hyd yr afon

Mae’r Nat West yn adeilad gwych; a all hyn ddod yn ffocws cymunedol?

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Ruthin is a good place for business- but is not seen as open for business. There is potential to develop places to work but this needs joined up thinking

Nat West is a great building; can this become a community focus?

Cae Ddol Park could have a cafe with a play area that is kid friendly

River Clwyd fields could have a walking and cycling route to the new schools along river

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Rhuthun 2028

Ystyried yr hyn sy’n bosibl

Ruthin 2028

Exploring what is possible

‘Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realised. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing asserting itself with ever growing insistency. Remember that our children and grandchildren are going to do things that would stagger us.’

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Egwyddorion arweiniol Mae’r egwyddorion canlynol, sy’n deillio o ddadansoddi ac ymgysylltu â’r Gymuned, yn llywio datblygu’r cynllun tref wedi’i ddiweddaru a ganlyn.

Tref fechan yw Rhuthun a dylai barhau’n dref fechan Ruthin is a small town and should remain so

Nid yn unig o ran y boblogaeth – ond hefyd o ran nad yw ar wasgar a’i bod yn hawdd cerdded o le i le. Er y gallai’r dref dyfu, dylai pobl barhau i fedru defnyddio llwybrau diogel i gerdded i ganol y dref mewn 15 i 20 munud. Bydd Rhuthun yn parhau i weithredu fel canolbwynt i ardaloedd cefn gwlad y cyffiniau Dylid cryfhau ac atgyfnerthu’r cysylltiadau rhwng y dref a’r ardal amgylchynol.

Not only in terms of population- but also in compactness and walkability. Although the town may grow, people should still be able to use safe routes to walk into the town centre with 15-20 minutes. Ruthin will continue to act as a focus for its rural hinterland; the connections between town and surroundings should be strengthened and reinforced.

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Rhaid i Rhuthun fanteisio ar ei chryfderau: Hanes, tirwedd a chrefft Ruthin must play to its strengths: History, Landscape and Craft

Hanes, tirwedd, celf a chrefft – rhaid iddi wneud ei hun yn unigryw a hawdd ei hadnabod a’i gwahaniaethu oddi wrth drefi a dinasoedd eraill.

History, Landscape, Arts and Crafts- it must make itself individual and identifiable from other towns and cities.

Guiding principles The following principles, drawn from analysis and community engagement, guide the development of the updated town plan that follows.

Gwerthfawrogi’r hyn sy’n bodoli eisoes

Newid Bach, Gwahaniaeth Mawr

Value the existing

Small Change, Big Difference

Mae Rhuthun yn dref gyda chymeriad unigryw, ac ymdeimlad cryf o hanes a chymuned. Dylid dathlu asedau amrywiol y dref – adeiladau hanesyddol, gwagleoedd gwyrdd, atyniadau twristiaid a chanolfan grefft adnabyddus. Y nod yw edrych ar y potensial sy’n bodoli eisoes ac adeiladu ar hynny yn hytrach na chreu prosiectau newydd.

Mae datblygu cynllun ar gyfer Rhuthun yn cydnabod bod coffrau’r dref yn gyfyngedig ac mae wedi ei seilio ar uchafu effaith newid. Dull o adfywio cynyddrannol – fel a phan fod cyllid ar gael ac nad yw’n galw am symiau mawr o arian i’w gweithredu – sy’n cynnig y cyfle gorau i’r dref symud ymlaen.

Gellir cyflawni hyn trwy gyfrwng y prosesau isod:

Ruthin is a town of distinctive character, with a strong sense of history and community. The range of assets the town possesses- historic buildings, green spaces, tourist attractions, a renowned craft centreshould be celebrated. The aim is to establish existing potential and to build on it rather than creating new projects.

The development of a plan for Ruthin acknowledges that the town has limited funds and is based on maximising the impact of change. An approach of incremental regeneration- as and when funds become available and not requiring large pots of money to implement- offers the town the best chance of pushing forward.

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Gweledigaeth ar gyfer Rhuthun

A vision for Ruthin

“Mae Rhuthun yn dref fechan gyda photensial mawr.

Mae’r dref gosmopolitaidd hon yn ymfalchïo yn ei hanes, ei threftadaeth a’i thirwedd. Ei nod yw dod yn dref farchnad gynaliadwy, greadigol a chysylltiedig gydag amgylchedd adeiledig a naturiol o safon uchel ac ymdeimlad cryf o les y gymuned.”

“Ruthin is a small town with big potential. This cosmopolitan town prides itself on its history, heritage and landscape. It aims to become a sustainable, creative and connected market town with a high quality built and natural environment and a strong sense of community wellbeing.”

Datblygwyd y datganiad gweledigaeth o’r ymgysylltu â nifer fawr o bobl yn y dref trwy Arddan-gosfa Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol ac Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun 1 a 2. Nod y digwyddiadau ymgy-sylltu hyn oedd deall beth oedd yn bwysig i’r gymuned i sicrhau bod y cynllun yn cynrychioli eu hanghenion.

Nododd y cynllun gwreiddiol dair thema: Mannau cyhoeddus ar gyfer bywyd cyhoeddus: Creu calon i Rhuthun; Y Canol, y Cyrion a’r Cefnwlad; a Rhuthun unigryw. Tra bo’r rhain yn darparu fframwaith ar gyfer meddwl strategol yn y cynllun cychwynnol, yn y gwaith hwn mae’r rhain wedi’u mireinio ymhellach yn dri maes strategol i ganolbwyntio arnynt fel camau nesaf cynllun y dref. Mae’r datblygiad hwn wedi cael ei arwain gan yr egwyddorion a amlygir ar y dudalen nesaf ac adborth gan drigolion, busnesau, grwpiau cymunedol a chynghorwyr a gasglwyd yn ystod Wyth-nos Dyfodol Rhuthun 2.

Mae hyn wedi arwain at dri maes blaenoriaeth allweddol ar gyfer y dref:

Creu Calon Rhuthun

Creu ffocws cyhoeddus a dinesig ar gyfer canol y dref

Cysylltu Mannau Gwyrdd

Cysylltu ardaloedd parciau, mannau gwyrdd a thir dros ben i greu llwybrau teithio llesol diogel o gwmpas y dref

Byw’n Dda yng Nghanol y Dref Annog pob oedran i fyw’n dda yng nghanol y dref trwy gyfrwng cartrefi, cyfleusterau a chysyllti-adau newydd 24

The vision statement has been developed from engagement with a large number of people in the town through the Market Town of the Future Exhibition and Ruthin Future Week 1 & 2. The aims of these engagement events was to understand what mattered most to the community to ensure the plan represents their needs.

The initial plan identified three themes: Public spaces for public life: Creating a heart for Ruthin; Centre, Periphery & Hinterland; and A distinctive Ruthin. While these provided a framework for strategic thinking in the initial plan, in this phase of work these have been further refined into three strategic areas of focus for the next stages of the town plan. This development has been guided by the principles highlighted on the next page and feedback from residents, businesses, community groups and councillors collected through Ruthin Future 2.

This has resulted in three key priority areas for the town:

Creating a Heart to Ruthin

Creating a public and civic focus for the town centre

Connecting Green Spaces

Connecting areas of park, green space and leftover land to create safe active travel routes around the town

Living Well in the Town Centre Encouraging all ages to live well in the town centre thorugh new homes, facilities and connections

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Creu calon Rhuthun

Create a heart to Ruthin

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Cysylltu mannau gwyrdd

Connect green spaces

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Llwybrau diogelach i’r ysgol

Safe routes to school

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Byw’n dda yng Nghanol y Dref

Living in the town centre

Mannau gwyrdd

Green spaces

Safleoedd datblygu strategol

Strategic development sites

10 munud o gerdded o ganol y dref Parc Glan yr Afon

10 minute walk from centre Riverside park

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Creu calon Rhuthun Create a heart to Ruthin

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Sgwâr Sant Pedr

St Peter’s Square

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Yr Hen Lys

The Old Courthouse

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System draffig un ffordd

One way system

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Neuadd y Dref

The Town Hall

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Blaenoriaethu canol y dref

Prioritising the town centre

Sgwâr y dref a’r craidd canoloesol amgylchynol yw prif galon fasnachol y dref ac yn hanesyddol dyma’r canolbwynt dinesig a chymunedol. Fodd bynnag, mae cerbydau’n tra-arglwyddiaethu yn awr ac mae’n darparu profiad gwael i gerddwyr. Mae potensial sylweddol i adfywio canol y dref; cynyddu’r hyn a gynigir gan fusnes, manwerthu a chymunedol gyda phrofiadau gwell ac amgylchedd ansawdd uwch a fydd yn cynyddu’r rhesymau i bobl ymweld a’u hannog i aros yn hirach. Bydd hyn yn ei dro yn cynyddu’r ymwelwyr i’r busnesau presennol ac yn denu busnesau newydd, gan adfywio calon y dref.

Mae angen sgwâr hygyrch a chyfeillgar ar y dref gyda defnydd cymunedol yn agos ato unwaith eto yn rhoi ffocws bywiog i fywyd y dref.

The town square and the surrounding medieval core is the main commercial heart of the town and historically its civic and community focus. However, it is dominated by vehicles and provides a poor experience for pedestrians. There is significant potential to regenerate the town centre; increasing the business, retail and community ‘offer’ with enhanced experiences and a higher quality environment will increase the reasons for people to visit and encourage them to stay longer. This will in turn increase footfall for existing businesses and attract new businesses, revitalising the heart of the town. The town needs an accessible, friendly square with community uses close-by to once again provide a vibrant focus for town life.

Mae cyfleoedd sylweddol ar gyfer mwy o ddefnydd dinesig yng nghanol y dref: er enghraifft, ail-feddwl sut y defnyddir Neuadd y Dref; y cyfle a gyflwynir gan yr Hen Lys; a’r posibilrwydd o ddigwyddiadau cymunedol mewn gwagle hyblyg (heb fod yn grefyddol) yn Eglwys Sant Pedr. Mae’r prosiectau hyn yn cynnig cyfle i ffocws newydd ar gyfer bywyd y dref, cefnogi bywyd dinesig a denu mwy o bobl i ganol y dref.

There are significant opportunities for more civic uses in the town centre: for example, re-thinking the use of the Town Hall; the opportunity presented by the Old Court House; and the possibility of a flexible space for community (non-religious) events at St Peter’s Church. These projects offer the opportunity for a renewed focus for town life, supporting civic life and bringing more people to the town centre.

1.1 Sgwâr Sant Pedr Creu calon i’r dref sy’n gyfeillgar i gerddwyr, a ddefnyddir ar gyfer digwyddiadau cyhoeddus, marchnadoedd a chyfarfod a chymdeithasu o ddydd i ddydd.

Sgwâr y farchnad oedd calon ganoloesol y dref, ond mae’r ardal wedi’i thra-arglwyddiaethu gan gerbydau erbyn hyn. Gyda thrafodaethau parhaus ynghylch gwaredu’r gylchfan a gweithredu system un ffordd, gallai’r sgwâr fod yn galon y dref unwaith eto. Dylid ail-feddwl sut y gellid agor yr Hen Lys a Neuadd y Dref ar gyfer defnydd cymunedol a dinesig a allai ddod â swyddogaethau dinesig i ganol y dref.

Mae datblygiad y Llwybr Celf wedi helpu i gysylltu’r sgwâr â’r Ganolfan Grefft ac annog ymwelwyr i ganol y dref. Dylai’r sgwâr ddod yn ganolbwynt y dref unwaith eto a’i ddefnyddio fel lle i ddigwyddiadau, gweithgareddau dinesig, cymdeithasu a chyfnewid. Er mwyn datblygu’r prosiect hwn, dylid datblygu cysyniad dylunio sy’n ystyried rôl y sgwâr, ei adnewyddu, parcio a thraffig, sut y defnyddir y sgwâr ac arwyddion, tirlunio a deunyddiau sy’n cydfynd â’r amgylchedd.

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1.1 St Peters Square Create a pedestrian friendly heart for Ruthin, used for public events, markets and everyday meetings.

The market square was the medieval heart of the town, but this heart is now dominated by the car. With ongoing discussions about the removal of the roundabout and implementation of a one way system, the square could become the heart of the town once again. Re-thinking how the Old Courthouse and Town Hall could be open up for community and civic uses could bring functions and events into the heart of the town.

The development of the Art Trail has helped link the square to the Craft Centre and encourage tourists into the town centre. The square should once again become the focus of the town and be used as a space for events, civic activities, socialising and exchange. To progress this project, a concept design should be developed that considers the role of the square, its renovation, parking and traffic, uses, sympathetic signage, landscape and materials. The following projects should inform thinking about the function of the square and its role in the town’s life.

Slabiau Yorkstone ar yr holl balmentydd Yorkstone paving to all pavements Mae mannau parcio yn symud i un ochr y sgwâr Parking bays moved to one side of square

Seddi yn dod allan ar y sgwâr Seating area around memorial

Gwagle digwyddiadau Event space

Lleihau’r ffordd i’r lled isafswm Road reduced to minimum width

Man gollwng teithwyr bysiau moethus Coach drop off Yr Hen Lys fel canolbwynt Dinesig Courthouse as civic focus

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1.2 Yr Hen Llys Mae’r Hen Lys yn wag yn cynnig cyfle i’r gymuned ddiogelu adeilad yr Hen Lys a sicrhau perchnogaeth yr adeilad ar gyfer y dref. Mae adeilad yn un rhestredig ond mae’n meddu ar botensial i’w ddefnyddio at ddibenion dinesig gan y Cyngor Tref fel adeilad cyhoeddus. Gallai’r briff ar gyfer yr adeilad integreiddio defnyddiau sy’n ategu ac yn gwella busnesau sy’n bodoli eisoes ac yn cynyddu’r niferoedd sy’n dod i’r sgwâr a chanol y dref. Er enghraifft, gallai’r Hen Lys ddarparu lleoliad canolog a ffocws ar gyfer: • • • •

Cyfleusterau dinesig Gwagle cymunedol Man gwybodaeth / cyfeirio canolog i ymwelwyr Arddangosfa / oriel

Mae defnydd yr adeilad yn cael ei lywio hefyd gan gyfyngiadau hygyrchedd. Bydd angen myne-diad llawn i’r anabl ar y llawr gwaelod a bydd angen sicrhau bod toiled hygyrch yno.

Cam i fwrw ymlaen â’r prosiect hwn fyddai archwilio’r cynllun busnes ar gyfer yr adeilad a’r defnydd posibl.

1.3 System un ffordd Gallai system draffig un ffordd â pharcio ar y stryd leihau tagfeydd, arafu traffig a chreu mannau cyhoeddus cyfeillgar i gerddwyr Byddai cynnig Cyngor Sir Ddinbych ar gyfer system un ffordd o gwmpas y dref yn cael effaith sylweddol ar ganol y dref. Byddai cael gwared ar y gylchfan yn Sgwâr Sant Pedr yn creu mannau cyhoeddus ychwanegol a lleihau effaith traffig ar barth y cyhoedd. Cyflwynwyd system un ffordd rhannol yn Ffordd Wynnstay y gellid ei hymestyn.

Gallai system un ffordd â pharcio a phlannu integredig sydd wedi’i gynllunio i ymateb i ddeunyd-diau presennol, fel y gwelir yn enghraifft Cockermouth, wella profiad y cerddwr yn ddramatig.

Trwy gyfyngu’r ffyrdd i gyflymder cerbydau i un cyfeiriad, byddai’n arafu cyflymder y traffig trwy ganol y dref. Byddai’r cynnig hefyd yn lledaenu parcio o gwmpas canol y dref, gan arwain at strategaeth parcio integredig gyda pharcio y tu allan i fwy o siopau manwerthu nag sy’n digwydd ar hyn o bryd.

Cam i fwrw ymlaen â’r prosiect hwn fyddai cynnal dadansoddiad traffig i roi prawf ar opsiynau posibl.

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1.2 The Old Courthouse

Vacancy of the Old Courthouse offers the community an opportunity to safeguard the building and secure ownership of the Old Courthouse for the Town. The building is listed but has potential for civic use by the Town Council as a public building.

The brief for the building could integrate uses which complement and enhance existing businesses and increase footfall on the square and Town Centre. For example, the Courthouse could provide a central location and focus for: • • • •

Civic facilities Community spaces Central Visitor information / orientation Exhibition / gallery space

The use of the building is also guided by accessibility limitations. Full disability access will be required to the ground floor and an accessible WC will need to be maintained.

A step to progressing this project would be to explore the business plan for the building and what uses it may host.

1.3 One way system A one way traffic with street parking could reduce congestion, slow traffic and create pedestrian friendly public spaces Denbighshire County Council’s proposal for a one way system around the town would have a significant impact on the town centre. Removal of the roundabout in St Peter’s Square would create additional public space and reduce the impact of traffic on the public realm. A partial one way system has been implemented on Wynstay Road which could be extended. Traffic calming would be needed to slow traffic approaching the square.

A one way system with integrated parking and planting that is designed to respond to existing materials, as seen in the example of Cockermouth, could dramatically improve the experience of the pedestrian. By reducing carriageways to single direction traffic speed would be reduced through the town centre. The proposal would also distribute parking around the town centre, resulting in an integrated parking strategy with parking outside more retail stores than is currently the case.

A step to progressing this project would be to undertake traffic analysis to test potential options.

Baneri Banners

Meinciau newydd New benches Arwyddion Wayfinding

Baneri Banners

Polion pren i’r goleuadau Timber light poles

Arwyddion Wayfinding

Mynedfa wedi’i gwella i’r cyhoedd Enhanced public entrance

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1.4 Neuadd y Dref

1.4 The Town Hall

Roedd yn amlwg o Wythnosau’r Dyfodol bod gan Rhuthun gymuned weithgar, uchelgeisiol a chyfranogol. Gyda nifer o grwpiau, mudiadau ac ymgyrchoedd gweithredol, mae’n amlwg bod an-gen lle yng nghanol y dref ar gyfer trafodaeth, cyfarfod a rhwydweithio, ymgasglu, gweithgareddau, adloniant a dysgu.

It was evident from the Future Weeks that Ruthin has an active, ambitious and engaged community.

With a number of active groups, organisations and campaigns, it is evident that a place is needed in the heart of the town for discussion, meetings and networking. gathering, meeting, activities, entertainment and learning.

Ar hyn o bryd mae Neuadd y Dref yn cynnwys Clerc y Dref, swyddfeydd y Cofrestryddion Genedigaethau, Marwolaethau a Phriodasau, neuadd ymgynnull na ddefnyddir i’w llawn botensial, llawer o doiledau, nifer o ystafelloedd bach, swyddfa Cyngor ar Bopeth a Neuadd y Farch-nad.

Currently the Town Hall contains the Town Clerk, Registrar of Births & Deaths office, Registry office, a poorly used Assembly hall, lots of toilets, many small rooms, the Citizens Advice & Market Hall.

Yn y tymor byr, gallai’r cyfleuster hwn helpu Canolfan Awelon (lle cymunedol sydd eisoes yn cael ei defnyddio’n dda na fydd ar gael yn fuan oherwydd ailddatblygu) i gadw eu defnyddwyr trwy ddarparu neuadd dros dro, neu hyd yn oed yn caniatáu iddo ddod yn weithredwr parhaol ad-fywiad cyfleuster cymunedol wedi’i adfywio yn Neuadd y Dref, gan ganiatáu i gynlluniau ailddat-blygu Awelon ganolbwyntio ar eu helfen tai gofal ychwanegol.

Mae potensial i gyfnerthu asedau’r cyngor a gweithrediadau Canolfan Awelon, yn amodol ar gytundeb i greu Canolfan Aml-genhedlaeth y gellid ei defnyddio gan drawstoriad o bobl y dref. Byddai’n medru cynnwys: • • • • • • •

llyfrgell? ystafelloedd a gwagleoedd cymunedol? mannau menter? ystafelloedd cyfarfod? cyfleusterau ieuenctid? clybiau meithrin / creche / ar ôl ysgol? neuadd amlbwrpas / sinema gymunedol?

Dylid ystyried datblygu achos busnes, prydles a brîff ar gyfer yr adeilad yn flaenoriaeth i fynd i’r afael â chydnerthu asedau’r cyngor a’r angen am ganolbwynt cymunedol yng nghanol y dref.

1.5 Gwagleoedd llai a dodrefn stryd Er bod Sgwâr Sant Pedr yn ffocws amlwg ar gyfer bywyd cyhoeddus, mae ansawdd mannau cyhoeddus llai a dodrefn stryd o gwmpas y dref yn bwysig wrth wneud i bobl fod eisiau aros yn y dref. Dylid ceisio cyfleoedd i adnewyddu mannau cyhoeddus: er enghraifft, mae canmlwyddiant y rhyfel byd cyntaf yn cynnig cyfle gwych i adnewyddu’r Gofeb.

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In the short term this facility could also help Canolfan Awelon, (an existing well used community space that will soon be unavailable due to redevelopment) maintain their user base by providing a temporary hall, or even allow it to become a permanent operator of a revitalised Town Hall community facility, allowing Awelon redevelopment plans to focus on their extra care housing element.

There is potential to consolidate council assets and Canolfan Awelon operations subject to agreement to create a Multi-generational Hub that could be used by a cross section of townspeople. Could it contain: • • • • • • •

a library? community rooms and spaces? enterprise spaces? meeting rooms? youth facilities? nursery/creche/after school clubs? multi purpose hall / community cinema?

Developing a business case, lease and brief for the building should be considered a priority to address the consolidation of council assets and the need for a community focus in the heart of the town.

1.5 Smaller spaces and Street furniture While St Peter’s Square is an obvious focus for public life, the quality of smaller public spaces and street furniture around the town are important in making people want to linger in the town.

Opportunities to refresh public spaces should be sought: for example, the centenary of the first world war offers a fantastic opportunity to refurbish the Cenotaph.

Mapping the public realm has shown the town has many types of street furniture, signs, planters and bollards. Many of these are in a state of disrepair, while others are located looking away from views or

The Granville, gan RCKa. Mae’r prosiect hwn, mewn neuadd eglwys o’r bedwaredd ganrif ar bymtheg sy’n eiddo i Gyngor Brent, yn cynnwys canolfan blant, cegin gymunedol a mannau gweithio fforddiadwy i entrepreneuriaid lleol. Mae’r Granville yn enghraifft go iawn o adfywio aml-ddefnydd dan arweiniad y gymuned.

The Granville, by RCKa. Housed in a 19th century church hall owned by Brent Council, this project incorporates uses a children’s centre, community kitchen and affordable workspace for local entrepreneurs. The Granville is truly an example of mixed-use, community-led regeneration.

Neuadd y Dref Hebden Bridge, gan Bauman Lyons.

Canolfan gymunedol dan berchnogaeth ac a reolir i ddarparu gwasanaethau a gwybodaeth leol, canolfan democratiaeth leol, man cynnal digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau cymuned a chanolfan greadigol ar gyfer mentrau lleol.

Hebden Bridge Town Hall, by Bauman Lyons.

A community owned and managed hub for local services and information, centre for local democracy, a host for community events and activities and a creative centre for local enterprise.

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y dref lawer o fathau o ddodrefn stryd, ar-wyddion, planwyr a bolardiau. Mae llawer o’r rhain mewn cyflwr gwael, tra bod eraill wedi eu lleoli yn wynebu i ffwrdd o’r golygfeydd neu mewn mannau lle nad oes fawr o angen stopio. Mae trwsio’r dodrefn yn ddull syml a chost-effeithiol o ddiweddaru’r strydlun yn gyflym.

Mae Cyngor Tref Rhuthun yn y broses o gymryd cyfrifoldeb dros gynnal meinciau stryd y dref a rhai dodrefn stryd. Mae hyn yn cynnig potensial i’r dref werthuso ac asesu cyflwr parth y cyhoedd a dewis dodrefn stryd safonol ar gyfer Rhuthun i’w defnyddio pryd bynnag y caiff eite-mau eu hadnewyddu.

Byddai ailwampio eitemau eraill yr un lliw ac i roi’r un ymdeimlad yn ffordd gost-effeithiol o uno parth y cyhoedd y dref yn raddol.

1.6 Tîm Tref Taclus Rhuthun Fel rhan o ddeilliannau Menter Dyfodol Rhuthun, mae Cyngor Tref Rhuthun wedi sefydlu Tîm Tref Taclus ac erbyn hyn mae cnewyllyn o dros 50 o wirfoddolwyr sydd wedi cytuno i ymrwymo i fynychu o leiaf 6 o’r 12 cyfarfod y flwyddyn . Cynhaliwyd y cyfarfod cyntaf ym mis Medi ac ar ôl dwy awr roedd gwaith clirio planhigion oedd wedi tyfu’n wyllt, chwynu, casglu sbwriel a phaentio meinciau a chanllawiau wedi gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol ac amlwg iawn ar hyd Rhodfa’r Rheilffordd.

Sefydlwyd y tîm gyda buddsoddiad o £1,500 gan Gyngor Tref Rhuthun wedi’i gyfateb gan ostyngiadau hael a chyfraniadau gan sector preifat y dref yn darparu offer garddio, tŵls a deunyddiau addurno. Bydd y Tîm yn cael ei reoli gan Bwyllgor Amwynderau’r Cyngor Tref, a bydd prosiectau / ymgyrchoedd clirio deunyddiau ac ati yn cael eu cytuno gydag Adran Strydlun Cyn-gor Sir Ddinbych.

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at points where there is little need to stop. Repairing furniture is a simple and cost effective method of quickly updating the streetscape.

Ruthin Town Council are in the process of taking on responsibility for maintenance of the town’s street benches and some street furniture. This offers the potential for the town to appraise and assess the state of the public realm. Selecting a ‘Ruthin standard issue’ pack of street furniture for use whenever items are replaced, and also refurbishing items to a similar ‘look and feel’ would be a cost effective way of slowly uniting the town’s public realm.

1.6 Ruthin Tidy Town Team As part of the ongoing outcomes of Ruthin Future Initiative, Ruthin Town Council have progressed the establishment of a Tidy Town Team and now have a core of over 50 volunteers who have each agreed to commit to attend at least 6 out of the 12 meets a year. The first meet took place in September and after 2 hours work clearing overgrown plants, weeding, litter picking and painting benches and handrails, had made a very positive and noticeable difference along Railway Walks. The team have been established with an investment of £1,500 from RTC matched by generous discounts and contributions from the Town’s private sector in providing gardening equipment, tools and decorating materials. The Team will be managed by the Town Council’s amenities committee, and projects / clearance of materials, etc agreed with Denbighshire County Council’s Street-scene department.

Tîm Tref Taclus Rhuthun Ruthin Tidy Town Team

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Cysylltu’r gwagleoedd gwyrdd Connect green spaces

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Parc Glan yr Afon

Riverside Park

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Llwybrau diogelach i’r ysgol Safle ysgol

Safer routes

Mannau gwyrdd

Green spaces

Parc Glan yr Afon

Riverside park

Llwybrau diogel i’r ysgol

Safe routes to school

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School site

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Cysylltu’r mannau gwyrdd

Connecting green spaces

Nododd gweledigaeth wreiddiol Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol yr angen i gysylltu canol y dref yn well gyda’i siopau a’i gwasanaethau i’w maestrefi a’i chefnwlad. Mae hyn yn parhau’n fater pwysig; mae llwybrau beicio cyfyngedig o gwmpas y dref ac mae angen gwella llwybrau teithio llesol. Tra bo’r Llwybr Celf wedi llwyddo i greu llwybr o’r ganolfan grefft i ganol y dref, mae adleoli’r ysgolion i gyrion y dref yn golygu bod cysylltiadau diogel o ardaloedd tai i’r cyfleuster cymunedol hwn bel-lach yn flaenoriaeth. Bydd darparu llwybrau diogel i gerddwyr a beiciau o gwmpas y dref ac ar hyd yr afon yn annog teithio llesol a lleihau dibyniaeth ar gerbydau.

The original Market Town of the Future vision identified the need to better connect the town centre with its shops and services to its suburbs and hinterland. This remains an important issue; there are limited cycle routes around the town and active travel routes need improvement. While the art trail has succeeded in creating a route from the craft centre to the town centre, the relocation of the school to the periphery means that safe connections from housing areas to this community facility is now a priority. Provision of safe pedestrian and cycle routes around the town and along the river will encourage active travel and reduce reliance on vehicles.

2.1 Parc Glan yr Afon

2.1 Riverside park

Byddai cysylltu ardaloedd o wagleoedd gwyrdd o gwmpas y dref yn gwella cysylltiadau rhwng canol y dref, Cae Ddôl a’r ardaloedd maestrefol o gwmpas y dref. Byddai gwagle awyr agored deniadol a chysylltiedig yn annog defnydd o’r mannau gwyrdd gwych sydd gan y dref.

• A ellid creu parc llinol sy’n cysylltu canol y dref a’i chymunedau deheuol a dwyreiniol ac yn enwedig Glasdir a’r safle’r ysgolion newydd?

• A allai hyn gynyddu’r defnydd o deithio llesol fel cerdded a beicio?

• A ellir ei ddylunio mewn modd y gellir ei gyflawni mewn rhannau bach wrth i’r arian ddod ar gael?

• Gallai gael ei nodweddu gan goed ac arwyddion unfath i ddiffinio mynedfeydd i fannau gwyrdd a’u helpu i gysylltu?

• A allai gysylltu â llwybrau cerdded a mannau gwyrdd y tu hwnt i’r dref?

• A allai ddarparu lleoliadau ar gyfer profiadau dysgu megis tyfu bwyd neu ysgol goedwig?

Connecting areas of green space around the town would improve connections between the town centre, Cae Ddol and the suburban areas around the town. Attractive and well connected outdoor space would encourage use of the superb green spaces the town possesses.

• Could a linear park be created which connects the town centre and its southern and eastern communities and in particular Glasdir and the new school site?

• Could this increase use of active travel such as walking and cycling?

• Can it be designed in a way that it is deliverable in small parts as funding becomes available?

• Could feature trees and unified signage define entrances to green spaces and help them connect?

• Could it connect to walking routes and green spaces beyond the town?

• Could it provide locations for learning experiences such as food growing or forest school?

5th Studio, Lea Valley Park

Adams and Sutherland

Gwaith celf Artwork

Cerddwyr Pedestrians Plannu bywyd gwyllt newydd New wildlife planting

Llwybr beicio Cycle path Seddi a golygfeydd dros yr afon Seating and river views

Rheiliau agored er mwyn gweld yr afon Open railing for river view

Seddi a mynediad at yr afon Seating and river access Ramp fynedfa o Gae DdĂ´l Access ramp from Cae Ddol

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2.2 Llwybrau diogelach i’r ysgol

2.2 Safer routes to school

Yn gysylltiedig â Parc Glan yr Afon, mae angen llwybrau da iawn o amgylch y dref, yn enwedig i gy-sylltu safle’r ysgolion newydd gyda gweddill y dref. Gallai datblygu rhwydwaith deniadol o lwybrau cyhoeddus diogel annog mwy o ddefnydd o fannau cyhoeddus a dulliau teithio llesol fel cerdded neu feicio ar gyfer pob oed.

Linked to the riverside park is the need for improved safe routes around the town, in particular linking the school sites at Glasdir and Ysgol Borthyn to residential areas. Developing an attractive and safe network of public routes will encourage increased use of public spaces and active travel methods such as walking or cycling for all ages.

Bydd cysylltu cyrion y dref gyda’r canol yn helpu dod â thrigolion, twristiaid ac ymwelwyr i Sgwâr Sant Pedr, a chalon fasnachol a manwerthu y dref.

Gellir cysylltu’r llwybrau newydd hyn â llwybrau troed presennol y tu allan i’r dref sy’n arwain at y cefnwlad: Gwarchodfa Natur Coed Cilgroeslwyd, Llwybr Cerdded Cenedlaethol 84 i Wrecsam trwy Landegla, Coed Ceunant (Coed Cadw), ac i goetiroedd i’r de orllewin o Ruthun (Coed y Gawen, Coed y Galchog, Graig Lom, Coed Aston a Rhyd y Gaseg).

Linking the periphery of the town to the centre will help to bring residents, tourists and visitors to St Peter’s Square and the commercial and retail heart of the town. These new routes can be linked into existing footpaths beyond the town leading to the hinterland: Coed Cilgroeslwyd nature reserve, National Walking Route 84 to Wrexham via Llandegla, Coed Ceunant (Woodland Trust), and to woodland to the South West of Ruthin (Coed y Gawen, Coed y Galcyog, Graig Lom, Coed Aston & Rhyd y Gaseg).

Gallai cyfres o fyrddau gwybodaeth cysylltiedig, arwyddion neu groesfannau a gynlluniwyd gan artist, campfeydd awyr agored, celf daear neu fannau tyfu bwyd ysgogi gwelliannau graddol ym mharth y cyhoedd.

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A linked series of information boards, artist designed markers or crossings, outdoor gyms, ground art or food growing spaces could instigate gradual improvements in the public realm. This could include work with local schools or community groups.

Mae’r enghreifftiau o brosiect ‘Iseldiroedd bach’ What If? Projects yn Waltham Forest yn dangos gwerth meddylfryd cydgysylltiedig wrth gyflwyno rhwydwaith o lwybrau, mannau cyhoeddus mwy diogel a hyrwyddo teithio llesol. Mae cyfres o lonydd beicio, pont newydd, gwrthrychau chwareus, gwyrddni, arwyddion newydd, lle parcio beiciau a hyfforddiant beicio wedi arwain at ostyngiad mewn traffig a chynyddu seiclo yn y fwrdeistref.

The examples of What If? Projects Mini-Holland project for Waltham Forest shows the value of joined up thinking in delivering a network of safer routes, public spaces and promoting active travel. A series of distinctive cycle lanes, a new bridge, playful objects, greening , new signage, cycle parking and cycle training have led to a reduction in traffic and increase in cycling in the borough.

Mini-Holland, What If? Projects: Llwybrau cerdded a beiciau wedi’u gwahanu ochr yn ochr â ffyrdd ymylol Segregated pedestrian and cycle routes alongside peripheral roads

Mini-Holland, What If? Projects: Cyfuno bolardiau gydag arwyddion Combining bollards with signage

Mini-Holland, What If? Projects: Mae llwybrau cerddwyr wedi’u gwahanu gyda phlannu newydd yn creu profiad pleserus i gerddwyr.

Segregated pedestrian routes with new planting create an enjoyable pedestrian experience.

Mini-Holland, What If? Projects: Mae teithio llesol wedi’i wneud yn flaenoriaeth tra bod planwyr, bolardiau a meinciau newydd yn cyflwyno gwyrddni a gweithgarwch cymdeithasol i’r strydoedd.

Active travel has been made a priority while new planters, bollards and benches introduce greenery and social activity to the streets.

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2.3 Castell Rhuthun

2.3 Ruthin Castle

Amlygwyd Castell Rhuthun fel ased pwysig yn ystod wythnos ymgysylltu Dyfodol Rhuthun, fel cyrchfan i dwristiaid ac yn lle y mae trigolion yn ei fwynhau.

Ruthin Castle was highlighted in the Ruthin Future Week engagement as an important asset for the town, both as a tourist destination and a place that residents enjoy.

Mae Ymddiriedolaeth y Castell yn ymgynghori ar weledigaeth ar gyfer y Castell sy’n canolbwyntio ar ddehongli creadigol a llwybrau o gwmpas y safle.

Gallai dehongli creadigol gynyddu mwynhad y safle, datgelu hanes brith y castell, cynnig profiad cofiadwy i ymwelwyr, cynyddu cysylltiadau lleol a chael effaith cadarnhaol yn economaidd. Byddai dull a arweinir gan artistiaid yn ategu enw da’r dref fel canolfan ar gyfer celf a chrefft gymhwysol.

Mae Ymddiriedolaeth y Castell hefyd yn ymgynghori ar agor teithiau cerdded cyhoeddus drwy’r tir (o’r fynedfa, i lawr tuag at y meini hir ac ymlaen i gyrraedd llwybr cyhoeddus sy’n cysylltu â Chae Ddôl). Gallai’r castell fod yn llawer mwy cysylltiedig â’r dref a’i llwybrau gwyrdd. Gellid gwneud hyn yn hawdd trwy gysylltiad gwell â Chwningar y Castell, gan gysylltu’r Castell i’r rhwydwaith o lwybrau o gwmpas y dref. Gellid creu ‘wal edrych’ i gerddwyr edrych yn ôl ar y cas-tell o Gwningar y Castell, gan gynnig golwg unigryw o frig y castell, sydd wedi’i guddio fel arall.

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The Castle Trust are consulting on a vision for the Castle focused on creative interpretation and trails around the site. Creative interpretation could increase enjoyment of the site, reveal the chequered history of the castle, offer a memorable visitor experience, increase local connections and have a positive economic impact. An artist-led approach would compliment the town’s reputation as a centre for applied arts and crafts.

The Castle Trust are also consulting on opening up public walks through the grounds (from the entrance arch, down towards the standing stones and on to meet a public footpath linking around to Cae Ddol).

The castle could be much better connected to the town and its green routes. This could be easily achieved through an enhanced connection to the Cunning Green, linking the Castle into the network of routes around the town. A ‘viewing wall’ could be created for walkers to look back at the castle from the Cunning Green, offering a unique view of the castle on its outcrop that is otherwise obscured.

Suggested Castle Trails

Llwybrau a awgrymir o gwmpas y Castell

Connection to public path

Cysylltiad â llwybr cyhoeddus

Cunning green link

Cyswllt â Chwningar y Castell

Viewpoints

Mannau gweld yr olygfa

NB: Routes taken from Letha Consultancy Ltd’s Castle Vision consultation posters.

Consultation is ongoing on these proposals.

DS: Llwybrau wedi’u cymryd o bosteri ymgynghoriad Gweledigaeth y Castell gan Letha Consultancy Ltd. Mae’r ymgynghoriad ar y cynigion hyn yn parhau.

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Byw’n dda yng nghanol y dref Living well in the town centre

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Pen Barras a Stryd y Rhos

Pen Barras & Rhos Street

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The Drill Hall

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Caban y Sgowtiaid

Scout Hut

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46 Clwyd Street

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Clinig Mount Street

Mount Street Clinic

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Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr

Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr

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Tref fechan gerddadwy

A compact, walkable town

Mae parseli o dir o amgylch Rhuthun y gellid eu defnyddio i fynd i’r afael ag anghenion tai mewn lleoliadau sy’n cynnig mynediad cyfleus, o fewn pellter cerdded, i ganol y dref, yn hytrach na datblygu ystadau newydd ar dir glas.

Around Ruthin there are parcels of land which could be used to address housing need in locations that offer walkable and convenient access to the town centre, rather than developing new estates on green field land.

Mae creu cartrefi sy’n agos at leoedd lle mae pobl yn gweithio a chwarae yn cynnig potensial i gynyddu teithio llesol a lleihau defnyddio ceir.

Creating homes close to places where people work and play offers potential to increase active travel and minimise car use.

Nododd y digwyddiadau ymgysylltu nad oedd digon o gartrefi cyntaf a chartrefi i deuluoedd bach yn y dref. Er bod cyflenwad da o gartrefi ar gyfer pobl hŷn roedd teimlad bod y sector yn cynyddu ac y gellid bod angen rhagor o ddarpariaeth yn y dyfodol.

Tynnwyd sylw penodol bod diffyg darpariaeth cartrefi gofal yng nghanol y dref.

From engagement events, starter homes and small family homes were identified as under-served by the existing housing provision in the town. While homes for ageing were identified as well served, there was some concern that this is a growing sector and further provision may be needed in the future.

Extra-care in particular was identified as a provision lacking in the town centre.

Nodwyd bod nifer o safleoedd strategol yng nghanol y dref yn debygol o gael eu hystyried i’w datblygu yn y dyfodol agos:

Safleoedd strategol

Strategic sites

3.1 Pen Barras a Stryd Rhos

3.1 Pen Barras & Rhos Street

Mae’r adeiladau presennol a’u meysydd chwarae yn gyfle gwych ar gyfer tai ychwanegol posibl yn agos i ganol y dref. Byddai’r safle yn addas ar gyfer datblygiad defnydd cymysg sy’n ca-nolbwyntio ar fyw’n iach, cyfleusterau gwell yn yr ysbyty gan gynnwys clinig a gwella’r cyfleusterau parcio, gofod addysgol a thai ar gyfer pobl hŷn. Byddai hyn yn elwa o gysylltiad agos â’r ysbyty cyfagos ond byddai’n lleihau’r problemau parcio a thraffig.

The existing buildings and their playing fields provide a major opportunity for possible additional housing close to the town centre. The site would be suited to a mixed use development focused around healthy living, improved facilities at the hospital including a clinic and improved parking, educational space and housing for older people.

This would benefit from close connection to the adjacent hospital but would minimise parking and traffic issues.

3.2 Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr Mae yna gyfleoedd i ystyried dyfodol hirdymor yr ardaloedd yng Nghanol y Dre a Hen Lôn Parcwr.

Mae’r ardal hon yn hygyrch iawn o ganol y dref ac mae ganddo leoliad da ger yr afon a golygfeydd dros y caeau o gwmpas y dref.

3.3 Clinig Mount Street Mae’r clinig presennol yn Mount Street yn adeilad nad yw bellach yn cyrraedd y safon ac mae edrychiad yr eiddo’n wael, sy’n effeithio ar safle 46

A number of strategic sites within the town centre have been identified as likely to be considered for development in the near future:

3.2 Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr There are opportunities to consider the long term future of the areas in and around Canol y Dre and Hen Lon Parcwr. This area is very accessible from the town centre and has a good setting near the river and with views over the fields around the town.

3.3 Mount Street Clinic The existing clinic on Mount street is a building that his no longer up to standard and is an unsightly

Pen Barras a Stryd y Rhos Pen Barras and Rhos Street

Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr

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allweddol yn Ardal Gadwraeth Canol y Dref. Wrth adleoli’r Clinig i leoliad arall, gallai’r safle hwn ddarparu safle gwych ar gyfer tai ychwanegol fydd yn ategu cymeriad yr ardal hon.

3.4 Safleoedd llai Mae nifer o safleoedd llai y gellid eu hystyried wedi’u lleoli o gwmpas y dref: • 46 Stryd Clwyd: Mae hwn ar gael i’w werthu neu ar osod am nifer o flynyddoedd, ond mae’n par-hau i fod yn wag. A fyddai’n apelio’n fwy i landlordiaid neu ddatblygwyr tai addas pe byddai’n cynnwys rhywfaint o le awyr agored y tu ôl a allai ddarparu rhywfaint o ofod awyr agored i de-nantiaid / perchnogion tai?

• Y Neuadd Ymarfer: Mae safle Neuadd Ymarfer mewn lleoliad da gyda mynediad oddi ar y briffordd, a gallai ddarparu lleoliad cyfleus ar gyfer tai fel fflatiau neu deras o dai gyda gerddi sy’n cyfateb i gymeriad eiddo cyfagos.

• Caban y Sgowtiaid: Er bod Caban y Sgowtiaid ger Cwningar y Castell yn cael ei ystyried fel rhan o syniadau ar gyfer tai yn yr arddangosfa gyhoeddus, ers yr ymgynghoriad, deallir bod y Caban yn mynd i gael ei brynu a’i adnewyddu ar gyfer y Sgowtiaid.

3.5 Datblygu briffiau tai Dylai’r cwestiynau canlynol gael eu hystyried wrth ddatblygu briffiau ar gyfer tai yn y dref: • • • •

Pa fath o dai sydd eu hangen yn y dref?

Lle ddylai’r tai hyn fod?

Pa gymysgedd o ddeiliadaeth sydd ei angen?

Sut mae’n cysylltu â’r gymuned ehangach a chyfleusterau cymunedol?

Mae yna nifer o enghreifftiau o dai o ansawdd uchel sy’n ymateb i ac yn parchu eu cyd-destun, ar raddfa fechan ac mewn safleoedd mwy. Mae’r enghreifftiau a ddangosir yma yn cyfuno byw cyfoes â deunyddiau, ffurfiau a manylion sy’n ymateb i’r trefi y maen nhw wedi’u hadeiladu ynd-dynt.

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property which impacts a key site within the Town Centre Conservation Area. With appropriate relocation of the Clinic to another location, this site could provide a fantastic site for additional walkable housing which repairs the character of this area.

3.4 Smaller sites A number of smaller sites that could be considered are located around the town: • 46 Clwyd Street: This has been made available for Sale or to Let for a number of years, but remains vacant. Would it appeal more to landlords or developers of suitable housing if it included some additional outdoor space behind that could provide some outdoor amenity space for tenants / homeowners?

• The Drill Hall: The Drill Hall site is well located with access off the main road, and could provide a convenient location for housing as flats or a terrace of houses with gardens which matches in with the character of nearby properties.

• Scout Hut: Whilst the Scout Hut adjacent to the Cunning green was considered as part of ideas for housing in the public exhibition, since the consultation it is understood that the Hut is being purchased and refurbished for the Scouts.

3.5 Developing housing briefs The following questions should be considered when developing briefs for housing in the town: • • • •

What sort of housing is needed in the town?

Where should this housing be?

What mix of tenure is needed?

How does it connect to the wider community and community facilities?

There are numerous examples of high quality housing that responds to and respects its context, both at a small scale and larger sites. The examples shown here combine contemporary living with materials, house forms and details that respond to the towns they are built in.

Clinig Mount Street Mount Street Clinic

Caban y Sgowtiaid The Scout Hut

46 Clwyd Street

Y Neuadd Ymarfer The Drill Hall

Abode, Great Kneighton, Proctor Matthews

The Avenue, Saffron Walden, PTE

Temple Cloud Housing, Archio

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Y Camau nesaf

Gwneud iddo ddigwydd

Next steps Making it happen

“What we build now will be the heritage of the future. At all times it is important to consider the kind of places we want to make, and to be mindful of the vision for a high quality public realm, vibrant streets and active neighbourhoods.”

“Yr hyn yr ydym yn ei adeiladu nawr fydd treftadaeth y dyfodol. Bob amser, mae’n bwysig ystyried y math o leoedd yr ydym am eu gwneud, a bod yn ymwybodol o’r weledigaeth ar gyfer tir cyhoeddus o ansawdd uchel, strydoedd bywiog a chymdogaethau gweithgar.”

Denbighshire County Council, Local Development Plan Cyngor Sir Ddinbych, Cynllun Datblygu Lleol

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Gwneud iddo ddigwydd Mae dau gam y prosiect wedi dangos bod egni, brwdfrydedd ac ymdeimlad o falchder yn gyforiog yn Rhuthun. Fodd bynnag, mae angen proses gyflawni glir a chydweithio rhwng partner-iaid i wireddu’r cynigion hyn.

Argymhellion allweddol Dylid ystyried yr egwyddorion a nodir yma fel strategaeth arweiniol ac yn agored i’w newid a’u datblygu wrth i’r amser fynd heibio. Gall blaenoriaethau a phrosiectau newid a gallai cyfleoedd neu fentrau newydd ddod i’r amlwg a all gefnogi gweledigaeth y dref yn y dyfodol. Mae’n bwysig nad yw gweithredu a buddsoddi yn cael ei atal oherwydd nad yw rhywbeth wedi’i gynnwys yn y ddogfen hon.

Dylai’r Cyngor Tref a phartneriaid y prosiect ddefnyddio’r ddogfen hon ynghyd â’r cynllun tref gwreiddiol i wneud cais am grantiau a chymorth ar gyfer prosiectau unigol yn y cynllun a cheisio buddsoddiad gan ddatblygwyr sydd â diddordeb yn yr ardal.

Dylai’r cynllun hefyd gael ei ddefnyddio i ddylanwadu ar bolisi defnydd tir y Cyngor a Chynlluniau Datblygu Lleol. Mae’n darparu tystiolaeth o ymgysylltu a blaenoriaethau cymunedol helaeth sydd wedi deillio o’r sgyrsiau a’r digwyddiadau hyn.

Y Camau nesaf Awgrymir y canlynol fel y camau nesaf wrth ddatblygu’r weledigaeth:

1) Cymuned sy’n Gweithredu

Adeiladu ar gefnogaeth y gymuned yn ystod Wythnos y Dyfodol i lunio criw o randdeiliaid sy’n barod ac yn gallu gyrru prosiectau ymlaen. Ailsefydlu Tîm y Dref i gydlynu cyfathrebu rhwng rhanddeiliaid.

2) Trosglwyddo Asedau Cymunedol

Dylid edrych ar y cyfle i fanteisio ar asedau cynhyrchu incwm posibl yn y dref fel yr Hen Lys a Neuadd y Dref trwy bartneriaethau cydweithredol.

Byddai hyn yn cyflawni nod allweddol y cynl-lun trwy greu presenoldeb dinesig dan arweiniad y gymuned yng nghanol y dref.

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Making it Happen The two stages of the project have shown that energy, enthusiasm and a sense of pride are abundant in Ruthin. However, a clear delivery process and collaboration between partners is needed to make these proposals happen.

Key recommendations The principles identified here should be seen as a guiding strategy and open to change and development as time passes. Priorities and projects may change and new opportunities or initiatives may emerge which can support the town’s future vision.

It is important that activity and investment are not curtailed simply because something is not contained in this document.

The Town Council and project partners should use this document along with the original town plan to apply for grants and support for individual projects within the plan and seek investment from developers interested in the area.

The plan should also be used to influence Council land use policy and Local Development Plans.

It provides evidence of extensive community engagement and priorities which have arisen from these conversations and events.

Next steps The following are suggested next steps in developing the vision:

1) A Community of Action

Build upon the community of support around the Future Week to build a coalition of stakeholders who are willing and able to drive projects forward.

Re-establish the Town Team to co-ordinate communication between stakeholders.

2) Community Asset Transfer

The opportunity to take on potentially income generating assets in the town such as the Old Courthouse and Town Hall through collaborative partnerships should be explored. This would achieve a key goal of the plan by creating a community led civic presence in the town centre.

3) Progress public space improvements

Public space projects have significant potential to significantly benefit the town, economically,

3) Bwrw ymlaen gyda gwelliannau i’r mannau cyhoeddus

Mae gan brosiectau gwagle cyhoeddus botensial sylweddol i fod o fudd arwyddocaol i’r dref, yn economaidd, yn amgylcheddol ac yn gymdeithasol.

Mae angen gwaith dylunio ar brosiectau gweddnewidiol megis Sgwâr Sant Pedr, ond gallai prosiectau llai fel adnewyddu’r Gofeb Rhyfel fod yn ‘fuddugoliaeth gyflym’. Bydd y prosiectau hyn yn gwneud canol y dref yn fwy deniadol a chynyddu cyfnod aros yn y dref, gan gefnogi busnesau.

4) Canllawiau Cynllunio Atodol

Gellid datblygu’r syniadau a drafodwyd yn y ddogfen hon yn ganllawiau cynllunio yn benodol ar gyfer Rhuthun. Yna byddai’n hysbysu polisi ar lefel sirol a sicrhau bod datblygiad yn cyd-fynd â’r canllawiau a nodir. Dylai’r ddogfen fod yn rhan o ymgynghoriadau’r Cynllun Datblygu Lleol ar gyfer y dref.

5) Tîm Tref Taclus Rhuthun

Mae’r Cyngor Tref wedi creu Tîm Tref Taclus fel is-grŵp cymunedol dan Bwyllgor Amwynderau Cyngor Tref Rhuthun. Bydd hyn yn ymgymryd â’r dasg o adnewyddu meinciau, biniau a phlannu. Bu ymgysylltiad cymunedol cadarnhaol ac mae pobl leol yn awyddus i gymryd rhan. Er mwyn gwneud y gorau o effaith dull dilyniannol o adnewyddu dodrefn stryd, dylid cofnodi cyflwr yr eitemau hyn sy’n bodoli eisoes. Gellid gwneud hyn gyda phobl leol, grwpiau cymunedol ac ys-golion.

6) Côd Dylunio / Briffiau

Gellid ymestyn y prosiect i archwilio cod dylunio ar gyfer datblygiadau newydd yn y dref yn ogystal ag ar gyfer gwaith parth y cyhoedd a wneir gan y cyngor neu eraill. Byddai hyn yn sicrhau bod gan y dref hunaniaeth ac nid yn efelychu datblygiadau safonol mewn mannau eraill. Mae hyn yn arbennig o bwysig ar safleoedd datblygu mawr megis Stryd y Rhos, lle bydd datblygiad yn cael effaith sylweddol ar gymeriad y dref. Dylai datblygu ystyried graddfa, màs, mynediad, teithio llesol a llesiant, i gyd-fynd gydag egwyddorion y cynllun hwn.

7) Tref Celf a Chrefft

Mae syniad y Dref Gelf - a ddisgrifir yn y ddogfen wreiddiol Tref Farchnad Tref y Dyfodol - yn par-hau’n berthnasol. Dylai Cyngor Tref Rhuthun, gydag eraill, ddatblygu cynllun i wella proffil y dref fel Tref Celf a Chrefft, sy’n gysylltiedig â Phafiliwn Celf Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd Sir Ddinbych yn Ninbych yn 2020.

environmentally and socially. Transformational projects such as St Peter’s Square need design work, but smaller projects such as refurbishing the Cenotaph could be ‘quick wins’. These projects will make the town centre more attractive and increase stay times, supporting businesses.

4) Supplementary Planning Guidance

The ideas discussed in this document could be developed into planning guidance specifically for Ruthin. It would then inform policy at county level and ensure development fits within the guidelines set out. The document should form part of the Local Development Plan consultations for the town.

5) Ruthin Tidy Town Team

The Town Council is creating a Tidy Town Team as a sub-community group of RTC’s amenities committee. This will take on the task of refurbishing benches, bins and planting. There has been positive community engagement and local people are keen to be involved. To maximise the impact of a sequential approach to renewing street furniture, further recording of the condition of items should be carried out. This could be carried out with local people, community groups and schools.

6) Design Code / Briefs

The project could be extended to explore a design code for new development in the town as well as for public realm works carried out by the council or others. This would ensure the town has an identity and is not a clone of standard developments elsewhere. This is of particular importance on major development sites such as the Rhos Street, where development will have significant impact on the character of the town. Development should consider scale, mass, access, active travel and wellbeing in its development to align withe principles of this plan.

7) Art & Craft Town

The idea of the Art Town- described in the original Market Town of the Future- remains relevant. RTC with others should develop a plan to enhance the profile of the town as an Art & Craft Town, connected to the Urdd National Eisteddfod Art Pavilion in the 2020 Eisteddfod in Denbigh.

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Atodiadau Appendices Rhaglen Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun Sylwadau ar y model 3D Adroddiad Uwchgynhadledd Dyfodol Rhuthun Ruthin Future Week Programme Comments placed on the 3D model Ruthin Future Summit Report

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Rhaglen Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun

Ruthin Future Week Programme

Clwb Ffilm Picturehaus

Picturehaus Film Club

Dydd Sul 22 Ebrill Bydd Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun yn dechrau ar Ddiwrnod y Ddaear gyda dangosiad y ffilm ‘Earth One Amazing Day’ yng Nghlwb Ffilmiau Manorhaus Rhuthun.

Cyfarfod Agored Cyngor Tref Rhuthun

Dydd Llun 23 Ebrill Mae Cyngor Tref Rhuthun yn gwahodd trigolion ac ysgolion lleol i’w gyfarfod cyffredin diwethaf yn y flwyddyn ddinesig i weld beth mae’r cyngor yn ei wneud ac i gyfarfod â’u cynghorwyr a’r Maer Jim Bryan, sydd ar fin gorffen ei gyfnod yn y swydd.

Arddangosfa Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol

Dydd Mawrth 24 Ebrill, Canolfan Grefft Rhuthun Bydd hyn yn dangos yr hyn a gyflawnwyd a’r hyn sydd wedi newid ers y fenter wreiddiol, ac yn rhoi cyfle i’r gymuned ddweud eu dweud am syniadau a phrosiectau newydd, gan gynnwys cyni-gion Cyngor Tref Rhuthun ar gyfer yr Hen Lys (Banc y Nat West yn flaenorol).

Uwchgynhadledd Dyfodol Rhuthun 2

Dydd Mercher 25 Ebrill Dod â gweithwyr proffesiynol, y gymuned, grwpiau lleol a busnesau ynghyd i drafod yr heriau sy’n wynebu’r dref a thrafod syniadau a mentrau a all sicrhau dyfodol cadarnhaol a chynaliadwy i’r dref a’i adeiladau hanesyddol (gweler yr adroddiad, atodiad 2).

Noson Marchnata Busnes

Dydd Iau, 26 Ebrill Bydd Grwp Twristiaeth a Marchnata Bro Rhuthun yn lansio eu Cynllun Marchnata ar gyfer hyrwyddo Rhuthun i gynulleidfa ehangach trwy raglen flynyddol strategol o themâu misol.

Siaradwr gwadd - bydd Jim Jones o Dwristiaeth Gogledd Cymru’n siarad am ‘Economi Twri-stiaeth ffyniannus’ Gogledd Cymru. Croeso i holl fusnesau a sefydliadau lleol.

Cinio Dyfodol Rhuthun 2

Dydd Gwener 27 Ebrill Er budd menter Dyfodol Rhuthun 2 a thuag at 56

Sunday 22nd April Ruthin Future Week will start on Earth Day with the showing of the film ‘Earth - One Amazing Day’ at manorhaus Ruthin’s Picturehaus Film Club.

RTC Open Meeting

Monday 23rd April Ruthin Town Council are inviting residents and local schools to their last ordinary meeting of the civic year to find out about what the council do and to meet their councillors and outgoing Mayor Jim Bryan.

Ruthin Market Town of the Future 2 Exhibition Opening

Tuesday 24th April, Ruthin Craft Centre This will show what was achieved and what has changed since the original initiative, and provide an opportunity for the community to have their say on new ideas and projects, including Ruthin Town Council’s proposals for the Old Courthouse (former Nat West Bank).

Ruthin Future 2 Summit

Wednesday 25th April Bringing together professionals, the community, local groups and businesses to discuss the challenges facing the town and to discuss ideas and initiatives that can ensure a positive and sustainable future for the town and it’s historic buildings (see report, appendix 2).

Business Marketing Evening

Thursday 26th April Bro Rhuthun Tourism and Marketing Group will be launching their Marketing Plan for promoting Ruthin to a wider audience through a strategic annual programme of monthly themes.

Guest speaker - Jim Jones of North Wales Tourism will speak about ‘North Wales a booming Tourism Economy’.All local businesses and organisations welcome.

Ruthin Future 2 Dinner

Friday 27th April in aid of the Ruthin Future 2 initiative and towards establishing a fund to kick start projects that the community support.

Includes canapés, 3 course dinner, coffee

sefydlu cronfa i ddechrau prosiectau mae’r gymuned yn eu cefnogi.

Yn cynnwys canapés, cinio 3 cwrs, coffi

Teithiau Cerdded Rhuthun

Dydd Sadwrn 28 Ebrill Gan annog pawb i gerdded o gwmpas y dref, taro targed nifer camau’r gymuned a mwynhau rhai teithiau cerdded o amgylch y dref dan arweiniad haneswyr lleol.

Teithiau Cerdded Tywysedig: ‘Llwybrau i’r Gorffennol’ gan Roger Edwards ‘Atgofion Rhuthun’ gan Heather Williams

Marathon Tynnu Lluniau Rhuthun

Dydd Sul 29 Ebrill Yn agored i unrhyw un â chamera neu ffôn clyfar sydd â diddordeb mewn dod i adnabod Rhuthun yn well trwy ffotograffiaeth. Gofynnir i gyfranogwyr gymryd 6 delwedd yn seiliedig ar 6 thema mewn 4 awr i gyd o fewn pellter cerdded hawdd i ganol tref Rhuthun, yna ar ôl uwchlwytho a beirniadu, bydd y gorau yn ennill camera Fujifilm Instax.

Ruthin Walks

Saturday 28th April Encouraging everyone to walk around the town, hit a community steps target and enjoy some hosted walks around the town by local historians.

Guided Walking Tours: ‘Pathways To The Past’ by Roger Edwards ‘Ruthin Memories’ by Heather Williams

Ruthin Mini-Photomarathon

Sunday 29th April Open to anybody with a camera or smart phone and an interest in getting to know Ruthin more closely through photography. Participants will be asked to take 6 images based on 6 themes in 4 hours all within the easily walked Ruthin Town Centre, then after uploading and judging, the best will win a Fujifilm Instax camera..

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Sylwadau ar y model 3D

Card Type

location

I like this place:

Craft Centre

Comments because:

Lovely courtyard & Cafe

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

I like to play

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

it is fun

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

its fun and makes me happy

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

its fun and has a river

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

of the skate park

I like this place:

Duck pond

because:

I like seeing the ducks and swans its fun for the family

I like this place:

Duck pond

because:

i like the ducks

I like this place:

Duck pond

because:

wildlife

I like this place:

Way it is

because:

Pretty

I like this place:

School Buildings (Rhos st)

because:

it’s Ruthin’s heritage

I like this place:

Cae Ddol Park

because:

great open space - good for a park run

I like this place:

County Hall

because:

why not open the staff car park at the town hall at the weekends for coaches - we used to have plenty of visitors in coaches

I like this place:

Ruthin Library

because:

accessible

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St Peter’s church

because:

they got the names of the soldiers of WW2

I like this place:

Market

because:

it is lovely and a good selling point

I like this place:

Ruthin Town

because:

Keep it old please - all the old buildings please look after them

I like this place:

because:

it’s history creates an inspiring atmosphere

I like this place:

Ruthin Library in courthouse As it is (Roundabout)

because:

everybody knows right of way on the roundabout thats why DCC put the roundabout there

I like this place:

Ruthin Castle

because:

my big sister got married there

I like this place:

Scout Hut

because:

(update) for future use of the children

This place:

Fields

could be:

a zoo

This place:

Castle

could be:

more attractive to locals (events meal offers, have nicer coffee)

This place:

could be:

promoting the art trail etc

This place:

Castle

could be:

more useful to residents and better quality dining

This place:

46 Clwyd Street

could be:

a care home

This place:

Castle

could be:

Open to the public to walk - needs signage

This place:

Castle

could be:

Preserve the castle

This place:

River clwyd fields

could be:

walking and cycling route to new schools along river

This place:

River clwyd fields

could be:

riverside walk

This place:

Parc y Dre

could be:

better play things in play area

could be:

enhanced by the green spaces being made ‘more’ of particularly at gateways to the town

This place: This place:

Drill Hall

could be:

potential soft play facility partitioned from youth centre

This place:

Nantclwyd y Dre

could be:

National Trust: as it brings people who like old buildings to Ruthin

This place:

Drill Hall

This place: This place: This place:

Cae Ddol Park

This place:

could be:

opened in day for community use / school use

could be:

some houses

could be:

a cinema

could be:

paths could be cleaner

could be:

open more often a one way street (no HGV’s)

This place:

Castle Street

could be:

This place:

Nantclwyd y Dre

could be:

This place:

Rhos Street/ Penbarras site could be:

This place:

National Trust Owned Maybe A good place for the clinic ambulance no housing

could be:

safer cycle routes to teh lanes and Llanfair DC

This place:

St Peter’s Square

could be:

covered, open sided, chairs & tables for outside dining

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

could be:

A cafe with a play area kid friendly

could be:

No more out of town supermarkets - loss of footfall

This place:

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Comments placed on the 3D model

This place:

St Peter’s Square

could be:

roundabout free

This place:

Old Courthouse

could be:

A Museum? History or machinery

This place:

Ruthin Library

could be:

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

could be:

the courthouse makes ideal library Park Run to excercise people

This place:

River clwyd fields

could be:

riverside walk better connected prow

This place:

Rhos Street/ Penbarras site could be:

a community hireable venue

This place:

Scout Hut

needs:

over subscribed 90 children use this hall over 4 nights

This place:

Castle

needs:

better signage, encourage people to walk around gardens & buildings

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

more play space for small children

This place:

Castle

needs:

fun things to do

This place:

Lon Parcwr

needs:

a safer set of crossings for cyclists using the cycle path

This place:

Ruthin Gaol

needs:

to encourage more schools, like the one in Cork

This place:

Park

needs:

better playing equipment. pond area to be safer, picnic area

This place:

Scout hut

needs:

redeveloping with more facilities and outdoor space

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

This place:

Pont Howkin

needs:

The park works already. It is used by all ages - a rarity in this day and age. Young and Old together and enough open space for families to be creative, picnics etc. It doesnt all have to be organised.well done for creating this over the years.

The concrete top taken off - go back to the old bridge

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

More play equipment

This place:

Ruthin Town

needs:

This place:

Park

needs:

develop the town within its current footprint - if it sprawls then what makes the place so special will be lost. better play area for toddlers

This place:

Crispin Yard

needs:

Better parking

This place:

Memorial Playing Fields

needs:

This place:

Drill Hall

needs:

Natural play space, better offer of playing equipment especially for residents of Cae Sere, Parc-y-dre & Glasdir Backs right onto my house and overlooks our property so no thanks!! better youth facilities and better supervision of those that already use the building as they often vandalise things

This place:

Ruthin Craft Centre

needs:

more nature

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

I know there are issues but bring back the paddling pool

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

Cafe

This place:

River Clwyd

needs:

cycle/walking path

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

McDonald’s

This place:

Nantclwyd y Dre

needs:

Alarm servicing

This place:

Old Cinema

needs:

return the old cinema to its original use! what an asset a cinema would be.

This place:

Town Hall

needs:

McDonald’s, JD, KFC

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

to be pedestrian only - outdoor seating areas.

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

less cars, and more reasons to stay there

This place:

Town Square

needs:

Cinema

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

fewer cars

This place:

Mount Street Clinic

needs:

demolishing

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

lose the roundabout, pedestrians rule!

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

bring back things such as mediaeval Fayres

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

This place:

Rhos Street/ Penbarras site needs:

less cars, outside eating / drinking if available for hospital could be good for therapy rehab clinic for physic gym etc.

This place:

Ruthin Craft Centre

needs:

weekend workshops

This place:

Ruthin Town

needs:

is beautiful but needs to work with & for the community

This place:

Ruthin Town

needs:

somewhere to park coaches

This place:

Wetherspoons

needs:

demolishing - because they put ice in your good malt whisky and throw you out when you complain

This place:

Town Centre

needs:

McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks

This place:

Ruthin Town

needs:

a town festival - arts, literature - celebrating the beauty of this place & the Clwyd Valley

This place:

St Peter’s Square

needs:

Produce market on weekends, there are plenty of local producers

This place:

Town Centre

needs:

McDonald’s, KFC, Cinema

This place:

Park

needs:

dog (mess) free space for ball games for children now school fields are fenced off.

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

Cafe / Deli to buy picnics

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

more/better play equipment - a beach in the field between the park and old bridge

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

regulating sometimes drinking/drugs

This place:

Cae Ddol Park

needs:

Better toilets, cafe?

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Pleidleisiau syniadau prosiectau

Project idea votes

Project Creating a Heart to Ruthin : Creu Calon i Rhuthun: Old Courthouse- Yr Hen Lys

Green

Red 77

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A one Way System? - System draffig un ffordd?

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A multi-generational hub? Ideas for the Town Hall

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2

Unique registry & wedding venue? Gofrestrfa a lleoliad priodas unigryw?

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Living well in the town centre - Byw’n dda yng nghanol y dref 1 • Canol y Dre / Hen Lôn Parcwr

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0 3

2 • Pen Barras & Rhos Street

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3 • the Drill Hall - Y Neuadd Ymarfer

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4 • The Scout Hut - Cwt y Sgowtiaid

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5 • 46 Clwyd Street

18

26

7 • Mount Street Clinic - Clinig Mount Street

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5

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4

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3

St Peter’s Square - Sgwâr Sant Pedr

Canolbwynt aml-genhedlaeth? Syniadau ar gyfer Neuadd y Dref

Connect Green Spaces - Cysylltu mannau gwyrdd Parc Clwyd Safe routes Llwybrau diogel

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Llyfr sylwadau

Comments book

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Dyfodol Rhuthun 2 Ruthin Future 2

Ruthin Future Summit 25th April 2018

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Cyflwyniad Yn 2011, cymerodd pobl Rhuthun ran yn ‘Wythnos Dyfodol Rhuthun’ - rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau ac ymgynghoriadau a oedd yn gwrando ar eu barn a’u syniadau ar gyfer y dref fel rhan o fenter ‘Rhuthun, Tref Farchnad y Dyfodol’ ynglŷn â siapio’r dref ar gyfer y dyfodol. Roedd yn brosiect Beacon i Gymru ac enillodd wobr bwysig ar gyfer Trefi Marchnad yn 2012, ac erbyn hyn mae’n ffurfio’r templed ar gyfer ymarferion Cynllunio Lle Cenedlaethol ar draws Cymru.

Mae Cyngor Tref Rhuthun, gyda chefnogaeth Cyngor Sir Ddinbych a phartneriaid eraill bellach yn cychwyn ar Ddyfodol Rhuthun 2 - diweddariad o’r cynllun i helpu’r dref wynebu heriau newydd megis dod o hyd i ddefnyddiau hyfyw ar gyfer adeiladau banc gwag, cynyddu prysurdeb canol y dref a sicrhau dyfodol cynaliadwy ar gyfer y cyfleusterau a’r amwynderau mae’r dref yn eu cynnig ar gyfer ei chymuned.

Rhan allweddol o’r fenter yw edrych ar rai lleoliadau ac adeiladau a allai gael eu heffeithio gan newid unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth, a thrwy drafodaeth agored a thryloyw sy’n cynnwys gwahanol bartneriaid, gall ganiatáu i syniadau a chyfleoedd ffres gael eu nodi sy’n gwneud y gorau o’r potensial ar gyfer ailddefnyddio, datblygu a gwella er budd Rhuthun. Mae enghreifftiau’r safleoedd yn cynnwys hen ysgol Pen Barras / Stryd y Rhos, Neuadd y Dref Rhuthun, cyn adeilad y Nat West yn yr Hen Lys ac ati.

Bydd y drafodaeth hon yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyr o sefydliadau cyhoeddus megis Rheoli Asedau Cyngor Sir Ddinbych, Cyngor Tref Rhuthun, datblygwyr ac adeiladwyr tai preifat, sefydliadau cymunedol lleol, cymdeithasau tai, tirfeddianwyr lleol, dylunwyr trefol a phenseiri, a chynrychiolwyr cymuned Rhuthun.

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Introduction In 2011 the people of Ruthin participated in Ruthin Future - a programme of events and consultations that listened to their views and ideas for the town as part the award winning Ruthin Market Town of the Future initiative about shaping the town for the future. It was a Beacon for Wales project and won a prestigious Action for Market Towns Award in 2012, and now forms the template for National Place Planning exercises across Wales.

Ruthin Town Council, with support from Denbighshire County Council and other partners are now embarking on Ruthin Future 2 - an update of the plan to help the town face new challenges such as finding viable uses for vacant bank buildings, increasing town centre footfall and ensuring a sustainable future for the facilities and amenities the town offers for it’s community.

A key part of the initiative is to look at some locations and buildings which are potentially impacted by once in a generation change, and which through open and transparent discussion involving different partners, can allow fresh ideas and opportunities to be identified which maximise the potential for re-use, development and improvement for the benefit of Ruthin. Example sites include old Pen Barras/Rhos Street school, Ruthin Town Hall, former Nat West at the Old Courthouse.

This discussion will involve representatives from public organisations such as DCC Assets Management, Ruthin Town Council, private house builders and developers, local community organisations, housing associations, local landowners, urban designers & architects, and representatives from the Ruthin community.

Amlinelliad y digwyddiadau

Event outline

Cyflwyniadau

Gavin Harris, Ruthin Town Council Matthew Jones, CoombsJones

Gavin Harris, Cyngor Tref Rhuthun Matthew Jones, CoombsJones

Part 1: Challenges

Rhan 1: Heriau Archwilio cyfleoedd, heriau, galw ar chwaraewyr allweddol o dan dair thema allweddol: • Creu calon i Ruthun • Byw’n dda yng nghanol y dref • Cysylltiadau a mannau gwyrdd Cylchdroi’r themâu fel bod pob grwp yn gallu ychwanegu eu meddyliau a’u barn am bob thema.

Rhan 2: Defnyddiau a chyfleoedd newydd Adrodd yn ōl ar allbwn rhan 1 ar gyfer pob thema; Archwilio syniadau prosiect a dynnwyd o’r ymchwil ac enghreifftiau o arferion gorau o gwmpas Cymru a thu hwnt: • Pa rai sy’n berthnasol i Ruthun?

• Pa flaenoriaethau?

• Sut ydyn ni’n symud y rhain ymlaen?

• A oes syniadau eraill y dylem eu harchwilio?

Cyflwyniadau arferion gorau a thrafodaeth

Introductions

Exploring the opportunities, challenges, demand and the key players under three key themes: • Creating a heart to Ruthin • Living well in the town centre • Connections & green spaces Rotating themes so each group will be able to add their thoughts to each theme.

Part 2: New uses and opportunities Reporting back on the output of part 1 for each theme; Exploring project ideas drawn from the research and best practice examples around Wales and beyond: • Which are relevant for Ruthin?

• Which are priorities?

• How do we take these forward?

• Are there other ideas we should explore?

Best practice presentations & discussion Sabine Cockrill, CALL Amanda Spence, DCFW

Sabine Cockrill, CALL Amanda Spence, Comisiwn Dylunio Cymru

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Rhan 1: Heriau

Part 1: Challenges

Creu calon i Ruthun

Creating a heart to Ruthin

• Heriau: • Llymder ariannol a thoriadau • Newid yn natur adwerthu ac effaith siopa ar-lein.

Banciau a busnesau’n cau yn lleihau’r nifer sy’n dod i ganol y dref • Mae angen ystod amrywiol o weithgareddau gyda’r nos a dydd yng nghanol y dref i ddenu trigolion ac ymwelwyr o bob oed. Beth yw’r cynnig a’r profiad? Ble y gall pobl aros a beth yw’r amrywiaeth o leoedd sydd ar gael?

• Creu canol tref i bobl yn hytrach na’r car • Diffyg gofod cymunedol a rennir yng nghanol y dref • Amseroedd agor ac agor ar y Sul • Y diwydiant a gweithgareddau anghysbell nad ydynt yn gysylltiedig â chanol y dref • Dim lle i fysiau moethus barcio i ollwng eu teithwyr yng nghanol y dref • Parcio arhosiad byr a mynediad cyfleus yn bwysig

Challenges: • Austerity and cuts • Changing nature of retail and the impact of online shopping. Business and bank closures reduce footfall • There needs to be a diverse range of evening and daytime activities in the town centre to attract residents and visitors of all ages. What is the offer and experience? Where can people stay and what is the variety of places on offer?

• Creating a town centre for people rather than the car • A lack of shared community space in the town centre • Opening times and Sunday opening • Outlying industry and activities not linked to the town centre • No coach drop off in the town centre • Short stay parking and convenience access important

Cyfleoedd: • Y castell fel atyniad ymwelwyr • Mae gan y sgwâr botensial fel calon i’r dref; byddai system un ffordd â pharcio stryd ychwanegol yn dileu’r angen am y gylchfan a chreu mwy o le cyhoeddus • Angen mannau deori busnes a lle i fasnachu dros dro (siopau gwag?)

• Mae’r Nat West yn adeilad gwych; a allai hwn ddod yn ffocws cymunedol?

• A oes angen rheolwr canol tref ar y dref?

• A ellir marchnata’r dref a’r hyn mae’n ei chynnig yn fwy effeithiol? A allai hyn gynnwys cymorth busnes?

Opportunities: • The castle as a visitor attraction • The square has potential as a heart for the town; a one way system with added street parking would remove the need for the roundabout and create more public space • Pop up and start up space needed (empty shops?)

• Nat West is a great building; could this become a community focus?

• Does the town need a town centre manager?

• Can the town and its offer be marketed more effectively? Could this include business support?

Byw’n Dda yng Nghanol y Dref

Living Well in the Town Centre

Beth mae byw’n dda yn ei olygu?

• I bobl sydd am fyw yma, sut ydym ni’n gwella ansawdd bywyd?

• Cartrefi i bobl ar gyfer pob cam bywyd a phob lefel fforddiadwyedd • Cyfleoedd i fyw, gweithio a chwarae / bywyd cymdeithasol yn y dref • Yr angen am leoedd cyhoeddus o safon uchel, atyniadau, manwerthu, cyfleusterau dysgu yn y dref i gadw pobl yma

What does living well mean?

• For people who want to live here, how do we improve the quality of life?

• Homes for people at all stages of life and all levels of affordability • Opportunities for living, working and playing/ social life in the town • The need for high quality public spaces, attractions, retail, learning facilities in the town to keep people here

Heriau: • Diffyg tai fforddiadwy, cartrefi ar gyfer prynwyr tro cyntaf neu dai i deuluoedd • Poblogaeth sy’n heneiddio - sut y gwasanaethir ar eu cyfer yn Rhuthun? A yw’r cyfleusterau presennol yn addas i’w pwrpas? Diffyg tai gofal ychwanegol • Mae gofal sylfaenol yn Rhuthun yn ei chael hi’n anodd ateb y galw • Mae Rhuthun yn gymharol gyfoethog ond y ddirnadaeth yw bod yn ei chael hi’n anodd denu arian • Mae Rhuthun yn lle da i fusnesau - ond nid yw’n amlwg ei bod yn agored i fusnes. Mae yna botensial i ddatblygu lleoedd i weithio ond mae diffyg gweledigaeth gydgysylltiedig o bosibl i gyflawni hyn. Mae mwy o alw am yrr unedau diwydiannol presennol nag o unedau ar gael.

• Cymuned ddwyieithog, gyda’r ddirniadaeth ei bod wedi’i rhannu ar sail iaith. Dylid croesawu cyfleoedd i gysylltu fel y carnifal a’r ŵyl • Sut all Glasdir gael ei gwneud i gymuned gysylltiedig?

Challenges: • Lack of affordable housing, homes for first time buyers or housing for families • Ageing population- how is this served in Ruthin?

Are existing facilities fit for purpose? A lack of extra care housing • Primary care in Ruthin is struggling to meet demand • Ruthin is relatively affluent and is perceived to struggle in attracting funding • Ruthin is a good place for business- but is not seen as open for business. There is potential to develop places to work but there is a perceived lack of a joined up vision to achieve this.

Existing industrial units are oversubscribed.

• A bilingual community, perceived as divided on language grounds. Opportunities to connect such as carnival and festival should be embraced • How can Glasdir be made into a connected community?

Cyfleoedd: • A allai Rhuthun wneud cais i fod yn gymuned sy’n deall Demensia? Byddai angen i bobl leol a busnesau arwain hyn • Safleoedd yr Ysbyty a’r cyn ysgolion: Mae’r cyfle i greu ffocws ar iechyd a lles, efallai gyda chartrefi ar gyfer pobl hŷn ochr yn ochr â darpariaeth iechyd ar safle’r cyn ysgolion.

• Mount Street: Mae Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru am gynnal presenoldeb yn Rhuthun ond maent yn agored i adleoli, a allai olygu bod safle Mount Street ar gael i’w ailddatblygu. Mae’r adeilad presennol yn is na’r safon sy’n ofynnol.

• Canol y dref: Sut y gellir gwneud gwell defnydd o’r adeiladau yng nghanol y dref? Er enghraifft, cynyddu cyfleoedd preswyl neu greu llety preswyl ar loriau uwch siopau.

• Mae’r cynnig hamdden yn y dref yn dda, ond yn aml yn brysur ar adegau brig

Opportunities: • Could Ruthin apply to be a Dementia Friendly community? This would need to be led by local people and businesses • Hospital and School sites: There is the opportunity to create a focus on health and wellbeing, perhaps with homes for ageing alongside health provision on the School site.

• Mount Street: Welsh Ambulance want to maintain a presence in Ruthin but are open to relocating, which could free the Mount Street site for redevelopment. The current building is sub-standard.

• The town centre: How can better use be made of the buildings in the town centre? For example, increasing residential opportunities or creating residential on the upper floors of shops.

• The leisure offer in the town is good, but often busy at peak times

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Cysylltiadau Gwyrdd a Bywyd Gweithgar

Green Links & Active Life

Heriau: • Pobl yn erbyn y car • Diffyg mannau cyhoeddus i’r dwyrain o’r dref ac wrth y pyrth • Cynnal mynediad i ofod gwyrdd; cysylltu mannau gwyrdd gyda’i gilydd; a diffyg arwyddion • Darparu a chynnal mannau gwyrdd bach o safon uchel • Anodd mynd i’r afael ag anawsterau symudedd • Lle mae’r mannau casglu gyfer digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau?

• Ar gyfer beth mae gwahanol grwpiau yn y dref yn defnyddio mannau gwyrdd a chyhoeddus? Beth sydd ar goll?

• Diffyg ymwybyddiaeth am lwybrau cyhoeddus a mannau gwyrdd • Yr angen i newid agweddau tuag at yr amrywiaeth o fannau gwyrdd (e.e: parc sglefrfyrddio)

Challenges: • People vs. the car • Lack of public space to the east of the town and at gateways • Maintaining access to green space; linking green spaces together; and a lack of sign posting • The provision and maintenance of high quality small green spaces • Difficult to navigate with mobility difficulties • Where are gathering spaces for events and activities?

• What do different groups in the town use green and public spaces for? What is missing?

• Lack of awareness of public paths and green spaces • The need to change attitudes toward the variety of green spaces (e.g.: skate park)

Cyfleoedd: • Rhaglen ddigwyddiadau mewn mannau agored gan ddefnyddio mannau gwyrdd ac agored o amgylch y dref • Llenwi bylchau o ran llwybrau cerdded a beicio, gan gysylltu â meysydd parcio ac oddi yno a chreu arwyddion gwell i ddynodi llwybrau cerdded a beicio • Nodi a hyrwyddo cyfleoedd llwybrau troed cyhoeddus a llwybrau diogelach i’r ysgol • Adeiladu gofod gwyrdd ansawdd uchel i ddatblygiadau newydd • Rhoi pwrpas i lefydd dros ben • Hyrwyddo pa fannau gweithredol / gwyrdd sydd ar gael • Cysylltu â llwybrau gwyrdd y tu allan i’r dref; gallai gwyliau cerdded wneud defnydd o’r dref i gysylltiadau tirwedd; creu her bryniau i hyrwyddo bywyd egnïol • Sgwâr tref mwy addas i gerddwyr gyda pharcio beiciau gweladwy a diogel, cysylltiadau cryf â’r castell fel lle i’w archwilio • Ymgysylltu ag ysgolion mewn ymgyrch deithio llesol • Ymgysylltu â’r celfyddydau; defnydd strategol o gyllid Adran 106 i greu llwybrau a gwaith celf ansawdd uchel

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Opportunities: • An events in open spaces programme using green and open spaces around the town • Filling the gaps in walking and cycling routes, linking to and from car parks and creating better sign posting of walking & cycling routes • Identifying and promoting public footpath opportunities and safer routes to school • Building high quality green space into new developments • Giving purpose to leftover spaces • Promoting what active/green spaces are available • Linking into green routes outside the town; walking holidays could make use of town to landscape links; create a hill challenge to promote active life • A more pedestrian friendly town square with visible and safe cycle parking, strong links to the castle as a place to explore • Engagement with schools in an active travel campaign • Engaging with the arts; strategic use of Section 106 funding to create trails and high quality artworks

Rhan 2: Prosiectau Part 2: Projects

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Cyflwyniadau arferion gorau

Best practice presentations

Sabine Cockrill, Gweithredu Diwylliannol Llandudno

Sabine Cockrill, Cultural Action Llandudno

Cyflwynodd Sabine brosiect Gweithredu Diwylliannol Llandudno a gyllidwyd gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru trwy’r rhaglen Syniadau, Pobl. Nod y prosiect yn hwyluso adfywiad a arweinir gan brofiad a diwylliant yn Llandudno, gan ymgorffori’r celfyddydau a datblygiad diwylliannol yn natblygiad hirdymor ac esblygiad y dref. Yn wreiddiol, canolbwyntiodd y prosiect ar ddefnyddiau newydd ar gyfer lleoedd ac adeiladau segur yn y dref ‘Gofodau Coll’ - gan gynnwys Capel y Tabernacl, ty tref Fictorianaidd a man agored ar ystad dai.

Sabine presented the Arts Council Wales Ideas People Places-funded project, Cultural Action Llandudno. The project aims to facilitate the culture and experience-led regeneration of Llandudno, embedding the arts and cultural development in the long term progression and evolution of the town. The project initially focused on new uses for disused spaces and buildings in the town- ‘Lost Spaces’- including a Tabernacle chapel, a Victorian townhouse and an open space on a housing estate.

O dan y ffrwd gwaith Siapio fy Nhref, mae cyfres o breswylfeydd artistiaid byr wedi archwilio gwahanol agweddau ar y dref trwy wahanol ddulliau artistig: cwt traeth symudol yn casglu meddyliau pobl y dref, gan archwilio deunyddiau, cerfluniau tywod dros dro, map pobl, ffotomarathon , canolfan ar gyfer gweithgarwch creadigol ac amgueddfa boblogaidd.

Daeth Sabine i ben trwy dynnu sylw at werth ymarferwyr creadigol wrth ddod â phersbectif newydd ar leoedd y mae trigolion yn eu hadnabod yn dda ac ysgogi pobl i feddwl eto am eu hamgylchedd.

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Under the Shape My Town strand of work, a series of short artist residencies have explored different aspects of the town through different artistic means: a mobile beach hut collecting people’s thoughts of the town, exploring materials, temporary sand sculptures, a people’s map, photomarathon, a centre for creative activism and a pop up museum.

Sabine concluded by highlighting the value of creative practitioners in bringing new viewpoints on places that residents know well and provoking people to think again about their environment.

Amanda Spence. Design Commission for Wales

Amanda Spence, Comisiwn Dylunio Cymru

Amanda introduced a preview of a film recording the process of a one day intensive workshop, called a charrette, which explored big ideas for Merthyr’s industrial heritage. Bringing together professionals from architecture, urban design, planning and the arts with local people and policy makers, the event held in Autumn 2017 aimed to create a vision for the future of the Cyfarthfa Castle site. The event generated several ideas: Merthyr as the cathedral of South Wales’ industrial heritage; the importance of reconnecting the various parts of industrial heritage and the landscape; Merthyr as a cultural centre with a coordinated series of events and activites throughout the year; and the re-imagining of Cyfarthfa castle as a community and cultural centre.

Cyflwynodd Amanda ffilm yn cofnodi’r broses o weithdy undydd dwys, a elwir yn charrette, a oedd yn archwilio’r prif syniadau r ar gyfer treftadaeth ddiwydiannol Merthyr. Nod y digwyddiadau a gynhaliwyd yn Hydref 2017, gan ddod â phobl broffesiynol o bensaernïaeth, dylunio trefol, cynllunio a’r celfyddydau ynghyd â phobl leol a gwneuthurwyr polisi, oedd creu gweledigaeth ar gyfer dyfodol safle Castell Cyfarthfa. Cynhyrchodd y digwyddiad sawl syniad: Merthyr fel eglwys gadeiriol treftadaeth ddiwydiannol De Cymru; pwysigrwydd ailgysylltu’r gwahanol rannau treftadaeth ddiwydiannol a’r tirwedd; Merthyr fel canolfan ddiwylliannol gyda chyfres o weithgareddau a gweithgareddau cydlynol trwy gydol y flwyddyn; ac ail-ddychmygu castell Cyfarthfa fel canolfan gymunedol a diwylliannol.

The project demonstrated the importance of having a strong vision for a place which can then help to define projects that follow. Amanda identified that the event created a sense of excitement and energy around the future of Merthyr and has created political interest in the future of the castle and the industrial heritage of the valley.

Dangosodd y prosiect bwysigrwydd cael gweledigaeth gref ar gyfer lle a all wedyn helpu i ddiffinio prosiectau sy’n dilyn. Nododd Amanda fod y digwyddiad yn creu ymdeimlad o gyffro ac egni o gwmpas dyfodol Merthyr ac wedi creu diddordeb gwleidyddol yn nyfodol y castell a threftadaeth ddiwydiannol y dyffryn.

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Partneriaid y prosiect:: Project partners:

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