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title: Community-Led Regeneration - Parc Clwyd, Ruthin, NorthWales
description: How V4 supported the delivery of the Bristol City Council Adults Social Care - One Framework.
image: https://v4services.com/hubfs/Parc%20Clwyd5.png
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## Overview

Parc Clwyd is an ambitious regeneration programme based in Ruthin, North Wales. Part-funded by Sports Wales, it transforms a large, underutilised greenspace into a vibrant, inclusive destination for active travel, wellbeing, and environmental appreciation.

Led by V4 Services on behalf of Ruthin Town Council, the programme is shaped through regular consultation with councillors, officers, and a formal working group. The project addresses long-standing gaps in connectivity, accessibility, and intergenerational opportunity - while offering a clear framework for ongoing growth, sustainability, and celebration.

## The Challenge: Project Goals

To reimagine Cae Ddol Park and adjacent greenspaces into a multifunctional, low-carbon destination that supports inclusive wellbeing, active lifestyles, and local pride.

**Key Outcomes:**

- Enable safe, accessible walking and cycling routes that connect key local assets
- Deliver new public infrastructure (e.g. gym, wheeled sports, boules)
- Create a more inviting, flexible park layout by removing or relocating existing equipment
- Activate public space through events and visibility
- Embed community and council ownership and long-term stewardship
- Attract additional investment and in-kind contributions

![Parc Clwyd5](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Parc%20Clwyd5.png?width=672&height=432&name=Parc%20Clwyd5.png)

## The Solution

**Governance-Led Delivery and Councillor Engagement**

Early community consultation had already identified high-level themes for the park. Building on this, V4 coordinated:

- A formal working group made up of Ruthin Town Councillors and key stakeholders
- A delivery model with transparent reporting to Full Council and the Amenities Committee
- Regular progress updates, site visits, and procurement coordination
- Open communication that allowed new ideas (e.g. a boules pitch, offered by a local business) to be considered and incorporated

*This model balanced community input with clear governance oversight - ensuring deliverability and alignment with local priorities.*

 **Infrastructure and Design** 

**The project delivers:**

- A wheeled sports facility for scooters, skateboards, and BMX
- Outdoor gym equipment designed to be inclusive and accessible
- New walking and cycling routes linking to wider Ruthin networks
- Tree planting, habitat improvements, and sensory features
- Storytelling interpretation and public seating including a restored metal and fibreglass Hobby Horse Bench
- A boules pitch, donated by a local business - a valuable example of external enthusiasm and added value
- Relocation and/or removal of existing equipment to create a more appealing, open park layout for varied user needs

***Through project co-ordination, V4 has led the full procurement process, ensuring quality, value-for-money and local benefits across multiple areas of Ruthin:***

- Outdoor gym equipment
- Cycle infrastructure
- Public realm canopies
- Street furniture and additions distributed across the town

**Events, Economy, and Legacy Activation** 

**Year-Round Events Programming**  - Designed** t**he project to include a calendar of events that reflect Ruthin’s community spirit and existing venues:

- Outdoor festivals, wellbeing walks, and nature-based challenges
- Celebrations tied to milestones in delivery or civic anniversaries
- Activities based at The Old Court House, Cae Ddol Park, and the new trails
- A visible legacy piece in the form of the restored Hobby Horse, used in competitions and branding

*These events promote usage, attract visitors, and provide opportunities for celebration and connection.*

**Local Economy and Sponsorship Culture**

Developed and managed local commercial units as part of his wider regeneration approach - a model that encourages:

- Footfall and local spending
- Pop-up opportunities for food, events, and services
- Partnership working between local firms, council, and housing
- A growing culture of “togetherness working” where sponsorship, donation, and shared ownership become embedded

**Evaluation and Measurable Impact**

To ensure the project continues to evolve and remain responsive:

- Resident and visitor surveys are being carried out to assess satisfaction and inform future phases
- Ongoing feedback from councillors and local groups ensures delivery remains aligned
- Health and wellbeing metrics, environmental indicators, and participation data will be used to track long-term success
- Council-led communications promote visibility and showcase Ruthin as a town of innovation and inclusion

## Key Successes

**Social and Civic Impact:**

- Created strong buy-in from councillors and the community
- Attracted new partners (e.g. boules pitch sponsor)
- Strengthened Ruthin’s identity as a place that listens, adapts, and grows
- Celebrated intergenerational opportunity and civic imagination

**Environmental and Health Impact:**

- New routes that support walking, cycling, and active travel
- Improved biodiversity and use of native planting
- Inclusive gym equipment and sport areas supporting all age groups
- Improved park layout through equipment reconfiguration

**Economic and Strategic Outcomes:**

- Increased potential for local business growth and event activation
- Culture of sponsorship and in-kind support
- Growing role for Ruthin as a destination town in the region
- Established a replicable framework for future town-led regeneration

To find out how V4 Services can help you with your next project, please [get in touch](https://v4services.com/contact-us).

 

[ Download this Case Study ](https://v4services.com/hubfs/Community-Led%20Regeneration%20%20-%20Parc%20Clwyd%2c%20Ruthin%2c%20North%20Wales-2.pdf)

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