A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
Gill German
Labour PartyGill German is the Labour MP for Clwyd North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (specifically single transferable vote) for UK parliamentary and English local government elections. The Bill was proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, arguing the current system produces large parliamentary majorities on small vote shares.
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Won by Lab in its first election in 2024 by 2.9%. Covers Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Kinmel Bay. Population 98,352, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 51% above the national average.
Go-ahead for 'pocket park' plans aiming to 'revitalise' Rhyl town centre
Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,985
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
49
0 primary, 0 secondary, 49 other
Total Income Tax▼
£178m
from 46,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,460
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,900
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
2 large towns, 4 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 99,980 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
46 councillors across 24 wards · Last elections: Dec 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | Labour Party | Raj Metri | May 2022 |
| Colwyn | Conservative and Unionist Party | Cheryl Lynne Carlisle | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | David Gerard Carr | May 2022 | |
| Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Delyth Jones | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Geraint Lloyd-Williams | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Pauline Edwards | May 2022 | |
| Denbigh Lower | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mark Young | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Rhys Thomas | May 2022 | |
| Eirias | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Gail Jones | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Neil Coverley | May 2022 | |
| Gele Llanddulas | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Andrew David Wood | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Keith Rees Eeles | May 2022 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Ros Griffiths-Williams | May 2022 | |
| Glyn | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Abdul Mukith Khan | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Chris Hughes | May 2022 | |
| Kinmel Bay | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kay Louise Redhead | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Michael David Smith | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Nigel Smith | May 2022 | |
| Llandrillo Yn Rhos | Labour Party | Chris Brockley | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Gareth Jones | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Hannah Fleet | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jo Nuttall | May 2022 | |
| Llysfaen | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Geoff Stewart | May 2022 |
| Mochdre | Labour Party | Stephen Price | May 2022 |
| Pen Sarn Pentre Mawr | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Alan Hunter | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Charlie McCoubrey | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Paul Edwin Luckock | May 2022 | |
| Rhiw | Liberal Democrats | John Roberts | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Simon Croft | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Trevor Stott | May 2022 | |
| Rhuddlan | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ann Davies | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Arwel Roberts | May 2022 | |
| Rhyl East | Labour Party | Barry Mellor | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Justine Marie Evans | May 2022 | |
| Rhyl South | Labour Party | Ellie Chard | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jeanette Chamberlain Jones | May 2022 | |
| Rhyl South West | Labour Party | James May | Dec 2023 |
| Rhyl Trellewelyn | Labour Party | Michelle Walker | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Win Mullen-James | May 2022 | |
| Rhyl Ty Newydd | Conservative and Unionist Party | Brian Jones | Feb 2023 |
| Rhyl West | Labour Party | Alan James | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Joan Butterfield | May 2022 | |
| St Asaph East | Green Party of England and Wales | Martyn James Hogg | May 2022 |
| St Asaph West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Scott | May 2022 |
| Towyn | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Bernice Ann McLoughlin | May 2022 |
| Trefnant | Conservative and Unionist Party | James Elson | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,794 | 35.5% | |
| Con | 13,598 | 32.7% | |
| Ref | 7,000 | 16.8% | |
| PC | 3,159 | 7.6% | |
| LD | 1,685 | 4.0% | |
| Green | 1,391 | 3.3% |
Gill German has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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Denbighshire County Council has approved plans for a new 'pocket park' in Rhyl's town centre on High Street, funded by UK Government Levelling Up money. The green space aims to revitalize the area with native vegetation, seating, and improved access, with public consultation showing strong local support.
Two Albanian men were jailed for four years after police discovered an industrial-scale cannabis grow operation on Rhyl High Street in January, with 718 plants and an estimated street value of £1.4 million. Both men have agreed to voluntary deportation following their sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court.
A former Rhyl mayor and county councillor, Diana Hannam, has accused Denbighshire County Council of maladministration for failing to repair a dangerous pavement near her home for over 40 years, despite multiple complaints. The council has rejected her concerns, stating the footpath presents no safety issues requiring action.
A woman from Aberdare has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a man in Abergele on February 5, 2025, and assaulting an emergency worker. She faces a custodial sentence at sentencing on April 20.
A 34-year-old Rhyl man pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation at Caernarfon Crown Court and will be sentenced on May 14. The incident occurred at his property in October 2025, and he remains in custody pending sentencing.
Specsavers Clwyd and Snowdonia Home Visits are hosting a charity bingo night at Halkyn Cricket Club in Holywell on April 10 to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The event highlights the local impact of dementia on residents and features prizes donated by local businesses.
Holywell Town has been refused an FAW men's tier one licence at first instance, preventing them from competing in the Cymru Premier League next season despite finishing in the Cymru North's top three. The refusal was on personnel and administration grounds, though the club has six days to appeal the decision.
Clarence Medical Centre in Rhyl has launched an AI-powered digital assistant that has handled over 6,000 patient messages and 1,100 interactions since March 19, helping patients access healthcare 24/7 without waiting on hold. The system uses NHS 111 clinical pathways to guide patients to appropriate services and appears to be freeing up staff time for more complex cases while improving patient access.
A Northern Soul and Modern Soul music night is returning to Rhyl Pavilion Theatre on April 11, featuring DJs playing classic soul music with dining options available. The event has become popular locally and is expected to attract high demand.
Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, a children's hospice serving north and mid-Wales, has launched its 2026 'Let's Eat Cake' fundraising week (May 18-25) in partnership with Henllan Bakery in Denbigh. The campaign encourages communities across the region to host cake sales and coffee mornings to raise funds for families with children facing life-threatening conditions.
Rhyl residents are being supported through the Confidence to Travel programme, a partnership initiative between Working Denbighshire and Transport for Wales that helps adults overcome anxiety about using public transport. The three-part scheme, delivered at Rhyl Library and part-funded by Welsh Government, includes practical training and supervised train journeys to build independence and reduce social isolation.
Ysgol Tir Morfa, a special school in Rhyl serving 114 pupils aged 3-18 with additional learning needs, has received high praise from Estyn inspectors for its supportive environment, effective teaching, and strong communication approaches. The inspection highlighted the school's warm relationships with families, strong wellbeing support, and work-related learning opportunities, with only minor recommendations for curriculum development.
Police have appealed for witnesses to a hit-and-run incident in Colwyn Bay where a female pedestrian was struck by a white BMW and sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on February 26 in the Dingle Hill/Eirias Road area, and officers are seeking CCTV footage and dashcam evidence.
Agri-cation, a farm-based rural education centre near Bangor-on-Dee in North Wales, is expanding after successfully supporting over 1,000 people through farm-based learning programmes for excluded youth and unemployed adults. The centre, founded by farmer Cheryl Reeves, combines practical agricultural work with personal development to help participants build confidence and move into employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
Local sports article reporting on football match results in Welsh leagues, including Gresford Athletic's continued poor form and Connah's Quay Town's defeat.
Lyons Holiday Parks has acquired Sandancer Amusements arcade in Talacre, near Rhyl, as part of its ongoing expansion in the North Wales coastal area. The company has made multiple acquisitions and investments in the region, including a £1m upgrade to its Rhyl holiday park and other arcade venues.
PlantSea, a seaweed-based plastic alternative company with a lab in St Asaph, Denbigh (within Clwyd North), has secured €3.5m in EU funding and plans to establish its first demo biorefinery in North Wales by 2028-2030. The company has also exceeded its crowdfunding target, positioning it for significant expansion and local economic impact.
An exhibition about civil engineer Anoosheh Ashoori's imprisonment in Iran will be held at St Asaph Cathedral from April 13-17, organised by Amnesty International's Colwyn Bay group. Ashoori, who was detained in 2019 and released in 2022, will attend a question-and-answer session and give a talk about his experience.
A protest by students and parents is planned at Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan in Abergele on April 13 over allegations of student bullying, following earlier staff protests by union NASUWT. The headteacher has written to parents defending the school's disciplinary standards and behavior policies, framing strict conduct expectations as necessary for a safe learning environment.
Two men were arrested and jailed for stealing vehicles from addresses in St Asaph and Rhyl, as well as the Cheshire area, following high-speed police chases. The case demonstrates active law enforcement in the constituency and region, with both offenders receiving substantial prison sentences for burglary, dangerous driving, and related crimes.
The article chronicles the closure of Ocean Beach amusement park in Rhyl after 53 years of operation in 2007, tracing its rise as a major Welsh tourist attraction and its decline due to changing holiday habits, safety incidents, and rising maintenance costs. The site has since been redeveloped into a retail park, with the historic funfair now existing only in public memory.
A 47-year-old man from Abergele has been charged with GBH and controlling, coercive behaviour following an incident at a residential address. He appeared in court in Mold and was remanded until 5 May.
A 47-year-old man from Abergele has been charged with grievous bodily harm and controlling/coercive behaviour following an incident on April 2. The case resulted in a significant police presence in the area, which police have confirmed is an isolated incident with no further persons sought.
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