The threat of closure for the Sun Centre, the Nova Centre, and the North Wales Bowls Centre has officially been lifted. It is heartening to see our community facilities preserved for the families who rely on them every year. Please remain observant as we ensure these services continue to operate …
March 13, 2014
Final supporters
Rhyl Sun Centre, The Nova Centre and North Wales Bowls Centre in Prestatyn could be forced to close next year after staff were warned of redundancies.
All sites are operated by arms length trust, Clwyd Leisure Ltd - and would warn that 70 jobs and 55 seasonal posts are under threat.
A statement released by the directors of Clwyd Leisure Ltd this afternoon states: “It is with regret that Clwyd Leisure has started consultation with its staff regarding potential redundancy of the workforce of 70 and the further loss of 55 seasonal posts.
“This is a consequence of Denbighshire Council not being willing to fund Clwyd Leisure to the minimum level in the jointly agreed funding contract and imposing a funding reduction programme which knowingly places the company at risk of insolvency."
Clwyd Leisure is a not for profit trust that was set up by Denbighshire County Council (DCC) in 2001 to operate tourismand leisure facilities on their behalf.
The directors said from 2001 to 2013 their funding had been cut by £146,000 and another £50,000 cut was planned for 2014, which places them at risk of insolvency.
Trust bosses claimed the combination of cuts and the council's "procrastination", has pushed Clwyd Leisure to a point where its cash balances will be exhausted.
In January Denbighshire Council put forward plans todemolish the Sun Centreand build an “aquatic centre”.
Updates
January 10, 2014
Reaching five hundred signatures marks a shift in how seriously our community is being viewed by local leadership. It is humbling to see so many people acknowledge the importance of these facilities to our collective history. We are finally establishing a foundation that makes it difficult for these closures to be ignored.
Reached 500 supporters
January 7, 2014
December 14, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures shows that many people recognize how vital these facilities are to our community. This response encourages me to keep pressing for a sustainable solution regarding the future of these centers.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2013
December 13, 2013
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a growing recognition of what these facilities provide to our community. If you know others who rely on the Sun Centre or the Nova Centre, please invite them to add their names to this collective effort. Maintaining this momentum is vital as we prepare to show the council the true scale of local concern.
300 Comments
I come to rhyl just because of the sun centre when go into town afterwards, your town centre will suffer if you close it,this will have a knock on effect and close many business in town.If your going to cut dont cut somthing that will cost you more!
I use the gym at the sun centre 3 to 4 times a week and find it well used by a large number of 60 to 100 year old people not only keeping fit but socializing which keeps the local retired people healthy and out of the doctor's
council pays millons for a stupid walk over bridge which was pointless yet cant afford to keep these open?? makes me so angry as we always go the nova and suncentre in summer. taking the suncentre away will destroy rhyl and no tourists will come again as nothing to do.
rhyl is a tourist holiday resort and to think of closing the suncentre isunbelievable. we have lost the funfair and if the suncentre closes what is left for families other than the beach and slot machines, and most important the loss of all those jobs
Me and my whole family learnt to swim at the Nova. Me and my brother are now part of of the swim team there, we currently have a lesson base of 250 children. Closing the centre would mean 250 kid's being without a place to learn to swim..
This place holds so many memories from families all around the country
we need this centre
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The threat of closure for the Sun Centre, the Nova Centre, and the North Wales Bowls Centre has officially been lifted. It is heartening to see our community facilities preserved for the families who rely on them every year. Please remain observant as we ensure these services continue to operate …
March 13, 2014
Final supporters
Rhyl Sun Centre, The Nova Centre and North Wales Bowls Centre in Prestatyn could be forced to close next year after staff were warned of redundancies.
All sites are operated by arms length trust, Clwyd Leisure Ltd - and would warn that 70 jobs and 55 seasonal posts are under threat.
A statement released by the directors of Clwyd Leisure Ltd this afternoon states: “It is with regret that Clwyd Leisure has started consultation with its staff regarding potential redundancy of the workforce of 70 and the further loss of 55 seasonal posts.
“This is a consequence of Denbighshire Council not being willing to fund Clwyd Leisure to the minimum level in the jointly agreed funding contract and imposing a funding reduction programme which knowingly places the company at risk of insolvency."
Clwyd Leisure is a not for profit trust that was set up by Denbighshire County Council (DCC) in 2001 to operate tourismand leisure facilities on their behalf.
The directors said from 2001 to 2013 their funding had been cut by £146,000 and another £50,000 cut was planned for 2014, which places them at risk of insolvency.
Trust bosses claimed the combination of cuts and the council's "procrastination", has pushed Clwyd Leisure to a point where its cash balances will be exhausted.
In January Denbighshire Council put forward plans todemolish the Sun Centreand build an “aquatic centre”.
Updates
January 10, 2014
Reaching five hundred signatures marks a shift in how seriously our community is being viewed by local leadership. It is humbling to see so many people acknowledge the importance of these facilities to our collective history. We are finally establishing a foundation that makes it difficult for these closures to be ignored.
Reached 500 supporters
January 7, 2014
December 14, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures shows that many people recognize how vital these facilities are to our community. This response encourages me to keep pressing for a sustainable solution regarding the future of these centers.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2013
December 13, 2013
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a growing recognition of what these facilities provide to our community. If you know others who rely on the Sun Centre or the Nova Centre, please invite them to add their names to this collective effort. Maintaining this momentum is vital as we prepare to show the council the true scale of local concern.
300 Comments
As a child of the 80's the thing I looked forward to all year round was my birthday trip to the Sun Centre. I'd hoped that one day, when I have kids of my own, I too could take them to the place I loved so much myself at their age. I hope I can.
I come to rhyl just because of the sun centre when go into town afterwards, your town centre will suffer if you close it,this will have a knock on effect and close many business in town.If your going to cut dont cut somthing that will cost you more!
I use the gym at the sun centre 3 to 4 times a week and find it well used by a large number of 60 to 100 year old people not only keeping fit but socializing which keeps the local retired people healthy and out of the doctor's
council pays millons for a stupid walk over bridge which was pointless yet cant afford to keep these open?? makes me so angry as we always go the nova and suncentre in summer. taking the suncentre away will destroy rhyl and no tourists will come again as nothing to do.
rhyl is a tourist holiday resort and to think of closing the suncentre isunbelievable. we have lost the funfair and if the suncentre closes what is left for families other than the beach and slot machines, and most important the loss of all those jobs
Me and my whole family learnt to swim at the Nova. Me and my brother are now part of of the swim team there, we currently have a lesson base of 250 children. Closing the centre would mean 250 kid's being without a place to learn to swim..
This place holds so many memories from families all around the country
we need this centre
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As a child of the 80's the thing I looked forward to all year round was my birthday trip to the Sun Centre. I'd hoped that one day, when I have kids of my own, I too could take them to the place I loved so much myself at their age. I hope I can.