BUSINESSES in Rhyl are being asked to provide a safe space for anyone who finds themselves feeling vulnerable, confused, or unwell when out and about. Rhyl BID is behind the Safe Space Campaign which has been launched in response to recent events; the tragedy surrounding Sarah Everard is the catalyst for the scheme. The campaign is being run in partnership with North Wales Police and the Rhyl Radio Links Committee. Nadeem Ahmad, chair of Rhyl BID, said: “No woman, man or child should feel unsafe on our streets. Unfortunately though, there are times when someone may feel vulnerable or find themselves in a situation where they need help quickly.
MORE than 85 per cent of shoppers say they will avoid Rhyl due to the bollards put in place to promote social distancing. In addition, nearly 60 per cent of businesses say they have already been impacted by the temporary street furniture. The findings have been released by Rhyl Bid who have been running a survey to find out how bollards - installed in Queen Street, Bodfor Street and the Promenade by Denbighshire County Council (DCC) - are impacting traders and shoppers. As part of the Active Travel and Covid 19 scheme, changes have been made to town centres to help make them feel safe during the pandemic.