Flintshire County Council Secures Over £500,000 in Welsh Government Transforming Towns Funding

Flintshire County Council’s Regeneration team has announced the successful securing of more than half a million pounds in Welsh Government Transforming Towns funding for the financial year 2025–26.

This funding follows the successful completion of Place Making Plans for the town centres of Buckley, Holywell and Shotton, and supports ongoing work in the remaining four priority towns: Connah’s Quay, Flint, Mold, and Queensferry.

This new investment builds on the £1,147 million of Welsh Government funding already secured in 2023–25, reinforcing the Council’s commitment to revitalising Flintshire’s town centres.

As part of this funding, the property development grant scheme, which was a big success in 2023-25, has now reopened to town centre businesses and property owners in Holywell, Buckley, and Shotton. The scheme will provide targeted support for town centre property development projects, helping to bring buildings back into use and create more vibrant and prosperous town centres.

Councillor Chris Dolphin, Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate at Flintshire County Council, said:

“This significant investment from Welsh Government is a testament to the hard work and vision we have for Flintshire’s town centres. Building on the £1.147 million we’ve already secured from Welsh Government for 2023–25, this new funding means even more support for local businesses and property owners. By supporting property development in Buckley, Holywell and Shotton, and continuing our plans for Connah’s Quay, Flint, Mold, and Queensferry, we’re creating town centres that are welcoming, vibrant, and sustainable for the future. I encourage business and property owners to get in touch and explore the opportunities available.”

Town centre business and building owners can contact:

regeneration@flintshire.gov.uk

... for more information about property development grants.

This work is part of Flintshire County Council’s ongoing regeneration goals to breathe new life into its town centres and create a brighter future for the communities they serve.