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Version: Draft Updated 15th April 2019 North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 2 Contents

1. Foreword 3

2. A challenging time 4 for North Anglesey

3. The aim of the Regeneration Plan 5

4. Consultation: What you told us 6

5. What is North Anglesey like now? 7

6. Links to other plans and policies 9

7. Strengths, challenges and opportunities 10

8. Regeneration Plan - Priority Themes 12

9. Delivering the Regeneration Plan 18

Prepared by Wood on behalf of Isle of Anglesey County Council

April 2019 Harbour at Port North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 3

Foreword

The recent news regarding Hitachi’s suspension of the needs and opportunities that exist, and should Wylfa Newydd and Rehau’s potential Amlwch factory help in the process of seeking grants and investment. closure have been severe blows to the immediate economic prospects and communities of North Anglesey County Council has prepared the plan, but Anglesey, adding to the expected major impacts of delivery of the plan’s aims and proposals will require the Wylfa power station decommissioning phase. buy-in and action from a wide range of partners. Llinos Medi A Task Group has now been created to address These need to include other public bodies, funders, Leader of the Isle of local organisations, groups, businesses, Anglesey the immediate aftermath of these announcements, County Council including special redundancy response activities. developers and others.

These announcements have reinforced the need for a We have prepared this document as a draft for programme of action to address the needs of North consultation. We would like to secure your input Anglesey, which will be severely impacted by the and support for the plan, but we are also seeking estimated loss of around C.850 quailty jobs over a any comments on the proposals within it, any other period of 60 years linked to Wylfa power station. The proposals or ideas that could benefit the area, and public consultation in 2018 drew over 600 responses your potential role in this. which indicated that local people were concerned about the future of their area, and were keen to see something done to improve it. Following recent Cllr. Llinos Medi developments, the level of need and concern is much more acute. Leader, Isle of Anglesey County Council Talybolion ward member The document identifies a wide range of proposed and potential measures that could benefit the area in the short, medium, and long-term. Some of these are ideas which require further work, and may ultimately not be feasible. Most rely on securing public and / or private investment funding, and this will not always be realised. The document is not perfect, but provides a starting point and a statement of intent to address North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 4 1. A challenging time for North Anglesey

A challenging time for North Anglesey Wylfa Newydd was to produce C.850 quality jobs at Rehau factory, Amlwch - subject to potential closure operation for a period of 60 years, a 100 year project The existing Wylfa Power Station has been the main through constuction, operation and decommissioning. employer in North Anglesey for several decades, employing hundreds of people directly and indirectly. January 2019 also saw an announcement that North The station is now entering the decommissioning Anglesey’s second largest employer, Rehau, was phase, and it is expected that the numbers employed consulting on a proposal to close its manufacturing will reduce significantly over time. factory at Amlwch, with the loss of over 100 jobs.

It was estimated in June 2018 that Wylfa supported The County Council, and 630 jobs on Anglesey and contributed £32m to other local stakeholders as a result of the recent Anglesey's annual GVA. The loss of these over time announcements are taking immediate, responsive will have a major local impact. action to address what is clearly a critical situation. We will continue to collaborate and be pro-active to Much work has taken place to plan a new counter any potential loss of employment. across the area up to 2026. This coincides with the replacement power station, Wylfa Newydd, which life-time of the Statutory Anglesey and Joint could provide much-needed long-term employment Local Development Plan (JLDP), to which this plan is for the area to replace those lost at the existing A plan of action aligned. power station. Unfortunately, there was an for North Anglesey announcement by Hitachi in January 2019 that work The aim of the Regeneration Plan is to provide a clear on progressing this project has been suspended, There is clearly a need to address the economic strategy that – following implementation and further challenges facing the area and ensure the long-term progression over the coming years – will deliver The former Magnox power station and the site for Wylfa Newydd prosperity and well-being of the North Anglesey significant improvements to the wellbeing of the area area. The County Council recognises that a coherent and deliver lasting benefits. strategy is required to help create opportunities for sustainable jobs and investment and has therefore prepared this draft North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan.

The Regeneration Plan identifies a number of proposals for action and investment in North Anglesey to help the area respond to the recent announcements, and to drive economic revitalisation North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 5 2. The aim of the Regeneration Plan

The Regeneration Plan identifies: to ensure that the progress of projects, and any new Consultation on this plan projects that deliver against the Priority Themes, can zzThe key issues affecting North Anglesey as be reported. This plan is aligned and will contribute This draft Regeneration Plan will be subject to identified by the community; to the economic development of Anglesey and the stakeholder and public consultation for at least six zzA Vision for North Anglesey; North Growth Vision. weeks. A report on the consultation process will be prepared, and a finalised version of the Regeneration zzFive Priority Themes for regeneration; and Plan will then be prepared for adoption. zzA range of identifiedregeneration projects. The vision for North Anglesey The Regeneration Plan sets out a Vision for the North Anglesey area and identifies five Priority Themes for By 2026: investment by the County Council and its partners. The North Anglesey area contains the Talybolion The Regeneration Plan will inform partnership North Anglesey will have developed improved and wards, and the community of Moelfre working in the area by focusing on tangible projects employment opportunities and supporting that could bring economic benefits to North infrastructure that make the most of its natural, Anglesey; to help meet the challenges posed by historic and built environment, complements the decommissioning of Wylfa A, the potential closure area’s character and promotes wellbeing, community of Rehau, and maximise the potential of the Wylfa cohesion, and quality of life. The area Site. The Regeneration Plan provides a framework will be an attractive place to live, work and visit. to help guide investment decisions and direct As the main urban area, Amlwch will have improved partners to the priorities for the area up to 2026. The its role as a key location for commerce and Regeneration Plan is supported by an Implementation employment opportunities in North Anglesey and its Plan (separate Appendix) which sets out the specific role as a visitor destination will have been enhanced. projects to be delivered and will be regularly updated North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 6 3. Consultation: What you told us

“Amlwch could do with a “Strong community spirit” “Develop tourist areas to draw general spruce up” more people into the area” “The area needs high quality jobs to encourage talent to remain / “Beautiful area, good sense of move to area” “Unique industrial heritage” community. Friendly people”

The Regeneration Plan has been informed by consultation with the community and key stakeholders. Initial consultation was undertaken during June and July 2018 alongside the County Council’s ‘Place shaping’ exercise for the Twrcelyn Ward. The consultation and the responses received are reported in the Amlwch and North Anglesey Regeneration Plan – Consultation Survey Results Report. Among the findings:

Many respondents The coastal area, Developing tourism Poor road Amlwch town centre, The responses felt that the strong beaches and the attractions and visitor infrastructure and the former Octel suggested that sense of community coastal path are accommodation, transport links, site, the former Shell boosting tourism and was a key strength of strong environmental the retail offer unattractive areas site at , and retail opportunities, North Anglesey. and recreational and reinstating and lack of suitable Amlwch industrial increasing features of the Amlwch rail line employment units estate provide employment North Anglesey area. were recognised were recognised as opportunities for opportunities, as opportunities hindering investment economic investment supporting new and to help the area whilst many thought within the Amlwch existing businesses, thrive. Schemes that that the County area. and redeveloping could benefit from Council and Welsh Amlwch town centre investment included Government could were top priorities and do more to support for the area. . the area.

Following consultation, five Priority Themes for investment in the North Anglesey area have been developed and a number of projects have been identified for inclusion in this Regeneration Plan. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 7 4. What is North Anglesey like now?

Population Employment zzThe total resident population zz71% of population of North Anglesey is 13,474* economically active (75% for Anglesey as a whole)* AONB zzAmlwch is the largest settlement in the area with zz66% of population in employment a population of 3,789* (69% for Anglesey)* Natural and Built zzCemaes is second largest, with zz4% of population Environment 1,357* unemployed**

zzThere are a number of other zzMedian household incomes across zzMost of coastline designated villages, clusters and individual North Anglesey are comparable Area of Outstanding Natural isolated properties. with Anglesey as a whole at Beauty (AONB) and part is a around £25,000. zzThe population is relatively 60% . aged. The 45 to 74-year age zzDecommissioning of North zzThere are four conservation range which makes up 43.4% Anglesey'smain employer at areas: Amlwch (Central), of the population, higher than The Welsh Language Wylfa power station impacting on Amlwch Port, , and both the Anglesey and Welsh C.630 Jobs. averages. zz60% of people can speak Welsh (57% for Anglesey as a whole)* zzWylfa Newydd development zzThere are several sites suspended by Hitachi. Potensial designated for nature zz Relatively aged 69% of people have one or loss of C.850 quality jobs conservation including: more skills in Welsh (70% for Anglesey as a whole)* zzPotential closure of major zzCemlyn Bay Special Area zzBackground information about employer Rehau and a loss of of Conservation (SAC) the area is included in the zzThe western and central areas C.100 jobs zz Wylfa Newydd SPG Topic have a higher percentage of Anglesey Terns Special Paper for North Anglesey Welsh speakers when compared <£25k pa Protection Areas (SPA) with the eastern wards zz19 Sites of Special Scientific incomes Interest (SSSIs) * Census 2011 . ** Nomis 2017-2018 data for Anglesey as a whole North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 8

Tourism Ports and quays including Cemaes, Industrial heritage Point Lynas Lighthouse – a landmark coastal Amlwch Port, and Moelfre attractions including feature North Anglesey is a popular Parys Mountain – the site of an 18th tourism destination. Some of century the copper mine North Anglesey’s highlights and Porth Wen Brickworks include: Cemaes

The

The coastal area landscape has many beaches and picturesque views

Llynnon Mill Llyn Alaw – man made reservoir that is Din – – the only Anglesey’s largest lake Remains of Celtic working settlement near windmill in Moelfre Wales at Llanddeusant North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 9 5. Links to other plans and policies

The Regeneration Plan does not sit in isolation. It reflects, and is informed by, several plans and policies at the national and local level.

NDA Business Plan Amlwch and North Anglesey Place Magnox Socio-Economic Plan Regeneration Plan Shaping

Planning Policies Legislation Isle of Anglesey zzNational Planning Policy Wales County Council Plans Well-being of (Edition 10) 2018 Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 zzIACC County Council Plan zzLocal Planning Policy zzA Vision for 2025 ffAnglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local zz Development Plan (JLDP) (2017) Anglesey Energy Island Programme zz ffWylfa Newydd Supplementary Planning Other Council Plans e.g. DMP Guidance (2018) ffThe Wylfa Newydd Supplementary Planning Guidance: North Anglesey Topic Paper Economic Ambition Board zzNorth Wales Growth Vision UK and Welsh Government zzDigital Community Strategy Policies zzRegeneration Strategy zzWG Prosperity for All North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 10 6. Strengths, challenges and opportunities

The Regeneration Plan is based on an understanding of the strengths, challenges and opportunities in North Anglesey. The identification of strengths, challenges and opportunities has been informed by consultation with local communities and stakeholders and analysis of the existing baseline, evidence, strategies and policies.

North Anglesey generally:

Strengths Challenges Opportunities zzAn outstanding natural environment zzDecommissioning of main employer Wylfa zzWylfa Newydd power station proposal including coastal path, beaches and good Power Station zzThe decommissioning of Wylfa A may coastal views zzUncertainty regarding Wylfa Newydd provide opportunities zzGrowing population relative to other zzPotential closure of Rehau announced zzBenefit from the North Wales Growth Anglesey communities Deal zzThere is a generally poor retail offer zzA high proportion of the local zzCapitalising on the tourism potential communities speak Welsh zzTransport connections to the area of the area zzAn area with vibrant history, culture and zzRelatively limited broadband speeds zzMaking the most of the sense heritage and a strong sense of community zzThe population is relatively aged with of community and place zzThe local natural environment is strong young people moving away with designated sites, including the coastal zzRetaining and improving the percentage of AONB the population who speak Welsh zzThere are sites available for employment zzRationalisation of services and facilities uses zzSustaining rural communities and farms zzPeripheral location zzLack of indoor attractions North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 11

Specific to Amlwch:

Strengths Challenges Opportunities zzAmlwch is identified in the JLDP as one of zzPotential closure of Rehau – zzThe redevelopment of underutilised / the main locations for new development in the town’s main employer brownfield land and premises Anglesey zzLoss of services and facilities zzInvestment in the tourism zzThere are a number of services and such as banks and hospitality sector facilities within the town zzThe town centre has limited vitality zzReinvigoration of the high street and zzThere are a range of sites identified for and vibrancy addressing empty shops/frontages new housing in Amlwch in the JLDP zzRelatively remote from the main transport zzDevelopment of affordable housing zzThere is a strong sense of community networks to meet local needs zzThe leisure centre is a key facility zzAn ageing population with younger people zzReuse of the disused rail line to Amlwch moving away zzAmlwch Port zzEmployment unit provision does not meet zzParys Mountain is a strong heritage/ needs of the area tourism asset zzHigh School in need of modernisation zzNo Enterprise Zone status zzThe need for improvements along the A5025 between Amlwch and Wylfa North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 12 7. Regeneration Plan – Priority Themes

Employment / jobs Transport and connectivity The environment, Growing North Anglesey’s economy Connecting North Anglesey culture and well-being Making the most of North Anglesey’s assets

Tourism Housing and Supporting the visitor economy urban regeneration Better homes and places North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 13

Opportunities for investment Amlwch, the wider rural area does have potential for further small-scale investment and for low carbon The creation of jobs is key to ensuring a sustainable opportunities and JLDP polices would support economic base for North Anglesey in the short, appropriate schemes. medium and long term. Delivering suitable employment infrastructure is key to enabling employment growth. Top priorities

Opportunities exist to revitalise key sites in the area zzSafeguard employment at the Rehau factory site. and bring forward new land for investment. Bringing zzBring forward additional employment sites and units forward additional land and premises for incubator for small/medium businesses. Employment / jobs and ‘grow on’ spaces would enable small to medium zzAssist existing businesses to fulfil their potential. Growing North Anglesey’s economy enterprises and businesses to develop. The former Octel/Great Lakes and Shell sites provide major zzExplore best re-use of the former Octel/Great Existing position opportunity areas for investment and re-use for Lakes site, employment. zzExplore Enterprise Zone status for other sites with Employment rates in North Anglesey are generally Welsh Government. higher than across Wales but average incomes There is a need to work with local employers to are lower. The impacts from the end of power establish needs, encourage broader partnerships to zzMaximise opportunities to capitalise on Wylfa site generation at Wylfa A are long lasting with a major deliver training opportunities and skills development, zzSupport wider ‘rural economic development and work to support business development. reduction in direct and indirect investment in the opportunities. Major opportunity at former Increasing the number and quality of employment Octel/Great Lakes site in area. The development of Wylfa Newydd presents zz Amlwch opportunities can help to retain young people, Address skills, major opportunities for economic development, qualifications and support sustainable communities and thereby but the future of the project is now uncertain. employability needs. The recent announcement of the potential Rehau indirectly benefit the use of the Welsh Language. closure in Amlwch is another major blow. zzAssist those impacted by Amlwch has the same status as and job losses to retrain, find in the JLDP but does not benefit from alternative work or start Visualisation of potential new business units Enterprise Zone (EZ) status except the old Shell site a business. near Rhosgoch, which can impact on investment. zzContribute to and benefit from the North Wales There are opportunities to explore commercial Growth Deal branding to ensure that the area is promoted as ‘Open for Business’, especially linked to the many potential opportunities presented through the proximity to Wylfa. Whilst the main opportunities to support economic development are within North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 14

Opportunities for investment Opportunity for a major tourism attraction at Parys Mountain The area benefits from many tourism assets and the sector could deliver wider benefits to North Anglesey. Whilst there are several visitor attractions in the area none are among the most visited ones in North Wales. The public consultation responses indicated a Top priorities desire for a new and exciting attraction to draw more visitors to the area, and partners should zzReview opportunities for new viable market-led Tourism explore opportunities for a viable scheme. Potential tourism attractions opportunity areas include Amlwch Port Harbour, zzEnhance tourism assets, attractions and Supporting the visitor economy Cemaes Harbour and the dramatic industrial infrastructure landscape at Parys Mountain. Existing position zzSupport better visitor accommodation and Opportunities also exist to support closer links hospitality provision Tourism plays an important role in providing between tourism assets to deliver a more joined up zzCapitalise on the cultural and historic assets of the jobs across North Anglesey. Tourism assets are visitor offer and more co-ordinated branding should area numerous and include the 18th century Llynnon be explored, including through social media. The zzImprove visitor interpretation for the area Mill and Parys Mountain whilst the Anglesey Welsh language is integral to the tourism offer. The Coastal Path provides a key tourism route links between the strength of the Welsh language and zzAddress marketing and events opportunities through the area. The Llyn Alaw reservoir is the visitor experience is central to delivery within this largest lake on the Island and is used by visitors Priority Theme. for bird watching and walking. Improvements to the quality and quantity of visitor

Copper Kingdom accommodation and hospitality in North Anglesey are key to the development of a vibrant tourism offer. The re-use of existing vacant buildings for tourism use, such as the planned redevelopment of Capel Bethlehem, Cemaes is also supported. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 15

Lein Amlwch – explore reinstatement and re-use More broadly, public transport connectivity is crucial to ensuring the population of North Anglesey is connected both within the area and to the settlements of Holyhead, Llangefni and Bangor. The Regeneration Plan supports seeking investment to sustain these services. Improvements to cycling provision and to the Coastal Path would also be compatible with the Plan’s support for the visitor economy. Transport and Broadband connectivity is important for enabling businesses development and supports flexible connectivity working, it is increasingly important for community Opportunities for investment connectivity enabling people to come together Connecting North Anglesey There are plans to improve the A5025 between online, supporting cohesion and the use of the Welsh Language. Existing position Valley and Cemaes, but these plans may be affected by the current uncertainties over Wylfa Newydd. The North Anglesey area is largely rural and not Improvements to the A5025 between Cemaes and Top priorities on the main east-west A55/rail corridor which Amlwch would help support connectivity across the zzDeliver improvements to the A5025 from Valley to stretches from the to Holyhead. area and support development potential in Amlwch. Amlwch The main route through North Anglesey is the Consultation responses support the re-use of A5025 whilst the rail line from to zzExplore feasibility of re-opening Lein Amlwch the now disused and partly-overgrown rail line to Amlwch (Lein Amlwch) lies disused. Superfast Amlwch. This could see substantial benefits for zzPromote public transport provision as well as broadband has been rolled out across North connectivity in North Anglesey with associated improvements to cycle routes and footpaths Anglesey, but issues remain with regards to economic and tourism benefits, but the full costs and zzEnsure that good IT and telecomms links are connectivity. viability is unclear. Extension of the railway to Amlwch available for all communities in the North Anglesey may be long-term, and interim use of the corridor as area

The provision of reliable and fast fibre broadband is key to a walking/cycling route should be looked at provided North Anglesey’s connectivity this would not prejudice the ability to re-open the railway line in the future. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 16

Opportunities for investment The North Wales Regeneration Strategy supports aims which are similar to those in this plan and it may be Ensuring good quality housing options for existing possible to secure funds through it. Amlwch is already residents, young people and those who may relocate eligible to benefit from Town Centre Loans. to the area is central to economic revitalisation. Delivering the JLDP housing requirements will help Some of the area's school buildings are in need of meet housing need whilst also enabling further improvement and a schools modernisation programme investment through the construction industries. The is planned. County Council should help to address the barriers to housing development whilst actively supporting the Top priorities Housing and physical delivery of affordable housing through the application of the JLDP’s housing policies and implementing the zzSupport housing delivery to meet the requirements Council’s Housing Strategy. of the JLDP, including delivering the affordable regeneration housing required Better homes and places There were 165 empty residential properties in zzThe capability of brownfield land to deliver housing North Anglesey in 2017 and there are several should be explored and maximised brownfield sites. Making use of empty homes and the zzSupport interventions that bring empty buildings re-development of brownfield land, consistent with into use Existing position JLDP policy, would help meet housing needs whilst also bringing broader environmental improvement. zzEncourage investment in Amlwch town centre, The JLDP sets out the number of houses Amlwch port and Cemaes harbour required in North Anglesey up to 2026 with The number of empty units in Amlwch town zzExplore opportunities for financial incentives to specific requirements for Amlwch, Cemaes and centre has increased in recent years, including the support investment Llannerchymedd. Amwlch town centre was loss of bank branches. This has impacted on the zz21st Century Schools Programme identified in the consultation as suffering from a attractiveness of the place as an area to visit and lack of investment and needing revitalisation. invest, and on communities. Opportunities exist to revitalise the Amwlch high street and potential interventions (subject to funding) could range from ‘facelifts’ of properties, providing ‘pop up shop’ spaces and physical regeneration measures.

The consultation responses highlighted that the North Anglesey area suffers from limited retail

Salem Street/Queen St, Amlwch – provision and competition. Improving Amlwch, as the illustrative improvements main investment location, should help to encourage retail growth via the private sector. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 17

Opportunities for investment Addressing environmental issues, such as improving water quality at Cemaes Bay, will support regeneration The quality of the environment is central to the well- being of local communities and contributes towards making the area attractive for residents, visitors, and inward investment. The Welsh language is central to the culture of North Anglesey.

Measures should be implemented to address environmental issues such as poor water quality The environment, and land contamination, whilst opportunities for enhancements must be seized. culture and There are four conservation areas across North Anglesey (Amlwch (Central), Amlwch Port, Cemaes, Top priorities well-being and Llanfechell) which reflect the historic core of zzProtect and enhance the natural environment Making the most of North Anglesey’s assets these settlements. It is vitally important that these conservation areas are positively supported through (beaches, coast line, coastal path, and rural landscapes) recognising their intrinsic and development management and opportunities for Existing position economic value positive change explored. The area has significant natural and heritage assets, zzProtect and enhance the area's heritage assets Investment aimed at developing the use of the Welsh but it also has some localised pollution issues. language will help support its vibrancy across North zzInvest in opportunities to support a thriving and The majority of the resident population is Welsh Anglesey; thereby sustaining and enhancing the area’s vibrant Welsh language and culture speaking. cultural well-being. Priorities should complement the zzInvest in leisure services at Amlwch Leisure Centre Council’s Welsh Language Strategy and focus upon its as a key facility for the North Anglesey area use by children and young people, in the workplace zzAddress pollution issues impacting on the area’s Encouraging a vibrant and thriving Welsh language and at community level. environment Amlwch leisure centre is a key facility that is used zzDevelop an Environment Action Plan for North by the residents across North Anglesey and by Anglesey visitors to the area. Opportunities for supporting the development of further facilities should be maximised to improve health and well-being. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 18 8. Delivering the Regeneration Plan

Partners How will the Regeneration Plan be Governance The delivery of the Regeneration Plan is dependent implemented? Appropriate governence for the plan will be on a range of partners working together to bring The Regeneration Plan is supported by an developed in conjunction with key stakeholders, forward schemes and provide a joined-up approach Implementation Plan, which is a separate Appendix funders and community representatives and this will to secure the funding and investment required. The to this document. The Implementation Plan sets out be addressed through the Implementation Plan. partners include: quantifiable projects under each Priority Theme that zzMagnox / Nuclear Decommission Authority will support the delivery of the Regeneration Plan (NDA) Vision for North Anglesey. zzWelsh Government (including Visit Wales, NRW, The Implementation Plan will be updated to reflect Cadw, WEFO) the delivery timeframes of projects and identify any new projects. It will also provide the mechanism for zzAnglesey County Council monitoring the progress of the Plan. zzTown and Community Councils zzMenter Môn Resources and Capacity zzMedrwn Môn Progression of the plan and its projects will require zzPrivate businesses financial and human resources over several years. zzUtility Companies This will require input by partners from their own resources, as well as seeking and securing external zzProperty Owners funding. This will be addressed as part of the zzTourism Groups Implementation Plan. zzCommunity Groups zzNational Lottery Communications and Publicity Other partners are also likely to be involved for It is essential that partners and other stakeholders specific projects including businesses and residents are kept informed, and this will also be a role for the Implementation Plan. North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 1

Employment / Jobs - Growing North Anglesey’s economy North Anglesey Proposal Key actions / milestones Potential lead / delivery Potential funding partners sources Wylfa – continue to support and plan to • Collaborate to influence and attract • IACC Regeneration Plan maximise economic benefits to North investment and ensure local needs and • NACP opportunities are reflected in this Anglesey • Other Appendix: Rehau – response package to potential closure Co-ordinated response to seek to retain • Rehau • Private announcement factory, assist employees to retain/find • IACC work if there are job losses. If factory Implementation Plan closes seek alternative use that creates jobs Redundancy Response – respond effectively to Co-ordinated response to assist • JCP • PS For the purposes of this document, activities are any redundancy events employees to reskill and find new work • Careers Wales • REACT identified under their principal Regeneration Plan • Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Priority Theme, although several projects listed will • PS deliver against more than one Priority Theme. • IACC Magnox – defueling and decommissioning Work to maximise benefits & minimise / • Magnox • NDA impacts and opportunities mitigate any disbenefits • PS • IACC New Business Units - Provision of business • Identify location options • IACC • NDA / PS units on suitable sites in Amlwch (location & • Identify delivery/ funding options • PS • ERDF funding tbc) and other suitable locations as • Secure relevant consents • Private Sector • Private opportunities arise Enterprise Zone Status – make case to WG Identify suitable site(s) with priority • AEZ • PS for EZ status for other suitable sites (as well as to designated employment sites • PS Rhosgoch) • IACC Promote Private Investment – promote and Discuss with AEZ / WG • IACC AEZB • NDA support new investments in the area Investigate opportunities for investment • Welsh Government • PS • DBW Business Support – ensure to publicise support Raise awareness of existing support • WG Business Wales • WG / Arfor and advice for business starts and expansion schemes and explore scope for new • Menter Mon Hub • DBW schemes. Maximise uptake of proposed Arfor business support Education, Skills and Employability – develop • Identify gaps in provision • IACC • ESF/ WG skills and work experience for local people • Consider new Rural Lottery funding • Grŵp Llandrillo Menai • Big Lottery scheme • Môn CF • NDA • 21st Century Schools Programme • Parys Training Rhosgoch EZ Site – development for suitable Dialogue with site owners, potential • Conygar • Private employment use occupiers and planning officers for • PS All proposals are subject to statutory compliance designated EZ employment site and resource constraints. Octel / Great Lakes Site – remediation and Dialogue with site owners, potential • Private • Private redevelopment for suitable employment use occupiers and planning officers for • PS Proposals will be reviewed and amended over time. designated employment site North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 2

Tourism - Supporting the Visitor Economy Transport and Connectivity – Connecting North Anglesey

Proposal Key actions / milestones Potential lead / Potential Proposal Key actions / milestones Potential lead/ Potential delivery partners funding delivery partners funding sources sources Highway Improvements : See Below:

North Anglesey Coastal Path – Discuss with Coastal Path officer • IACC • PS Improvements to A5025 between Progress to implementation • IACC • HNP improve and promote coastal to Identify needs/ options to Valley and Cemaes if funds available from Wylfa • HNP • WG path, links to/from it, and local improve / better promote Newydd project – see benefits from it alternative funds if not Mynydd Parys – further develop Visitor car park upgrade underway • AIHT • VW Improvements to A5025 between Develop proposals & seek funds • IACC • HNP potential of site as tourist (IACT) ENRAW • Private Cemaes and Amlwch • PS attraction, and linkages to/from it Private Discuss issues and options with NDA Improvements to Class 3 road Long term LTP road • IACC • WG LTF owners and other stakeholders ENRaW Cemaes improvement scheme (2020- 2030) to be designed and • PS Destination North Anglesey – Discuss with DAP • IACC • DMP (Llanfechell/Rhosgoch) to B5111 consents to be secured increase priority to area within HNP Llannerch-y-medd to Road) Anglesey DMP and related • VWTAIS (LTP priority) activities Junction capacity, sustainability Ongoing delivery of • Through planning • Private Accommodation - improve the Discuss with VW/ DAP • Private • Private and safety improvements, where improvements, dependent application process • S106 VW quality and provision of visitor necessary, to facilitate specific on development scheme and agreements accommodation in line with Ensure providers are aware development sites locations being brought forward demand of VW support Walking and Cycling Routes – seek to Establish baseline and priorities • IACC, T&CC’s • PS Attractions – consider and Discuss with VW/ DAP • Private • Private promote walking and cycling activities for improvements support opportunities to improve VW and new/ improved routes existing viable attractions or Ensure providers are aware of VW create new viable ones that support provide added value / attract more visitors Disused Railway – investigate Review feasibility and options • IACC • PS potential to reopen / reuse asset, for re-opening • WG/ TFW Local Tourism Infrastructure and Discuss with T&CC’s/ Local groups • T&CC’s • T&CC’s to include consideration of rail and Local Private • Network Rail Events – further develop role of other uses Examine options for re-use volunteers host communities in local tourism • VW whilst protecting potential to • Anglesey Central Private Railway group re-open line ICT - Broadband implementation Ongoing support for provision • BT • PS to support business and community of superfast broadband across • PS • RCDF development overcome local North Anglesey • Private developers disadvantages Address digital exclusion and • Menter Môn Digital skills

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Housing and Physical Regeneration – better homes and places Proposal Key actions/ milestones Potential lead/ delivery partners Potential funding sources

Empty Homes - Bringing empty homes back into residential use. Ongoing reduction in the number of empty homes in the North Anglesey area. • Property owners • PS • IACC • Private

Build New Homes - Delivery of JLDP residential allocations to help Delivery of the allocations in line with the JLDP housing delivery projections: • Private developer • Private meet the housing requirements: • IACC • Amlwch – 373 units across five allocated sites • RSL • Cemaes – 60 units at one site (RSL has planning permission for 14 dwellings) • Llannerch-y-medd – 17 units at one site Affordable Housing (social rented and intermediate) - Development • Ongoing provision reflecting the affordable housing contribution requirements • IACC • Private of affordable homes to meet local need directly through new in the JLDP. • Private developer • RSLs development or from offsite contributions. • New council housing programme for 2018/19 includes Maes William Williams • RSLs • SHG – 4 bungalows. • HRA • Ffordd Lligwy – 3 bungalows. • Rhosybol - Mix of 10 houses / flats Empty Buildings - Seek conversion of vacant buildings / Investigation of potential for re-use of and conversion of existing buildings. • IACC • Private redevelopment of eyesore sites within development boundaries for Currently identified schemes below. (Other schemes to be determined). • Private developers • PS residential use. • Chapel on Wesley Street, Amlwch – 6 units • Bull Inn, Amlwch – 6 units Amlwch Town Centre – identify and pursue opportunities to improve Scope programme for investment in the town centre, ideally to include facelifts • IACC • Private the attractiveness and vibrancy of the town centre and re-use of vacant space, and seek funding • TC • HLF • Local stakeholders • PS Amlwch Harbour Area - identify and pursue opportunities to Develop programme for investment in the harbour area • IACC • Lottery improve the attractiveness and economic value of the area Investigate potential to support fishing sector, marine / offshore supply chain • TC • FLAG opportunities • Local stakeholders • Menter Môn Cemaes Harbour Area- identify and pursue opportunities to improve Develop programme for investment in the harbour area. Key project is re-use • IACC • NDA the attractiveness and economic value of the area of Capel Bethlehem as new attraction / restaurant/ centre – need to support & • CC • Cronfa Padrig assist CIC to develop & fund robust & viable project • Cemaes CIC + Others • HLF Heritage Assets - identify and pursue opportunities to improve and Consider HLF / other heritage funding opportunities • IACC • HLF capitalise on heritage buildings and features • Owners • Cadw

Play Areas & Facilities – ensure adequate & quality provision & Improve play areas & facilities. Lottery funding secured for two schemes in • T&CC’s • Lottery maintenance Amlwch • Local Groups inc Caru Amlwch • T&CC’s Schools modernisation Improve education infrastructure and make fit for 21st Century • IACC • PS North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 4

Environment, Culture and Well-Being – Planning and Delivering Making the most of North Anglesey’s assets Proposal Key actions/ Milestones Potential Potential lead/ delivery funding sources Proposal Key actions/ Potential Potential partners Milestones lead/ delivery funding Economic Regeneration Summit Arrange event to highlight area issues / needs and • IACC partners sources launch plan Cemaes Water ENRaW bid for • IACC • WG ‘Place Shaping’ – integrate regeneration Integrate with work at electoral ward level • Medrwn Môn • Various Quality – Seek to capacity to plan ENRaW • NRW plan with community planning programme • Menter Môn improve bathing • NRW • Menter Môn for electoral wards • IACC water quality at • Land Cemaes beach to owners Capacity – provide capacity to plan Prepare and make funding bids for capacity to • IACC • WG, NDA achieve ‘good’ status and make bids for identified proposals / support plan programmes/ projects • Menter Môn • S106, Amlwch / Mynydd • IACC • WG actions/ projects Big Lottery Parys Water Quality • NRW ENRaW Funding – plan and seek funding Review potential funding sources and make relevant • IACC • Linked to – Seek to address As above • NRW • Menter Môn to deliver regeneration plan funding bids, including the following above minewater pollution • Land owners Funding Bid to NDA Engage with NDA and prepare funding bid to Socio- • IACC • NDA Socio- Contaminated and As above • IACC • WG Economic fund Economic fund Derelict Land – • NRW ENRaW Funding Bid to WG Engage with WG and prepare funding bid to relevant • IACC • PS minimising any risks • Menter Môn • NRW minister / department from past chemical • Land Funding bid to Big Lottery Engage with BL and prepare funding bid to new • IACC • Big Lottery industry/ removal of owners Rural Programme by October 2019 round Rural fund eyesores Partnership and Communications Review existing stakeholder partnerships and • All Llyn Alaw – Investigate with • Dwr Cymru • Dwr Cymru – establish and maintain effective communications arrangements consider potential Dwr Cymru • VW partnerships and communications to generate greater and Visit Wales benefits to locality Ways of Working – reflect the 5 ways Cross-cutting activity • All of working in the Well-Being of Future Environmental Investigate • Landowners • NRW / Generations Act Improvements in potential scheme • Menter Môn Farming suitable urban and including tree Grants Welsh Language – reflect and support Cross-cutting activity • MIM • WG Arfor rural locations planting • ENRaW the Welsh speaking character of North TIM Bach and other MIM Projects • IACC Anglesey Establish Arfor programme and maximise benefit to Amlwch Development of • IACC • T&CC’s North Anglesey Leisure Centre studio • Private Improvements Development of • IACC Rural and Farming Needs – support the Maximise benefits from remaining • MM • EU Leader/ 3G 5-aside pitch specifically rural needs of North Anglesey, EU rural funding schemes under RDP • IACC RDP via Menter Môn Refurbish existing • IACC and seek to ensure continued support S u s t a i n a b l e m a n a g e m e n t s c h e m e b i d • Others from government to farmers Lobby to ensure government support for family • WG wet changing • Farm Unions farms continues rooms and WLGA Third Sector Role Support and develop third sector role in local • Medrwn Môn • Various regeneration and well-being eg Caru Amlwch, • Menter Môn • Leader Cemaes CIC, Menter Mechell, Agewell • IACC Governance Develop appropriate governance for the plan • IACC • PS North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan Consultation Draft Page 5

Glossary

AIHT Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust

CIC Community Interest Company

DAP Destination Anglesey Partnership

DBW Development Bank of Wales

ENRaW Enabling Natural Resources and Well-Being (Welsh Government programme)

ERDF European Regional Development Fund

ESF European Social Fund

IACC Isle of Anglesey County Council

IACT Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust

HLF Heritage Lottery Fund

NAP North Anglesey Partnership

NDA Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

NRW Natural Resources Wales

PS Public Sector

RDP Rural Development Programme

T&CCs Town and Community Councils

TC Amlwch Town Council

VW Visit Wales