19/08/2026
GRONANT UPDATE
There is still a lot of vagueness around what happens next, but what I do want to see is everyone kept informed of every development regarding these buildings and any changes to the current plans.
The Home Office still has a lot of questions to answer about why they thought this was a good idea in the first place, why Gronant was considered suitable and what consultation actually took place before any of this came about.
I also want to say a massive thank you to Ted Hill for everything he’s done for the people of Gronant. He’s put his neck on the line and stood up for the community just down the road from Rhyl and that deserves to be recognised.
As for Labour, I won’t be thanking them for this one. As a wise man once said:
“They’ve thrown a brick through their own window, phoned around to get it fixed, then given themselves a pat on the back saying well done.”
And this isn’t just about Gronant. We need to know what other plans may be considered around the area, because what happens in one community can very quickly affect another.
Flintshire is Denbighshire’s neighbour. You fight with the people next to you, especially for the people behind you.
We need to look after our communities, keep each other informed and make sure local people aren’t left in the dark. I’ll keep asking questions and pushing for answers, but we also need to stay calm, sensible and united as we see what happens next.
