October 24, 2025 - 207 views
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has expressed his disappointment over Denbighshire County Council's decision to close Cefndy Healthcare in Rhyl, calling for staff redeployment to prevent job losses.
Despite objections from back-bench councillors, the Cabinet voted to close the enterprise, citing global market competition.
The facility provides employment for disabled individuals, promoting their independence.
Darren Millar said: “I am deeply disappointed by the decision to close Cefndy Healthcare.
“For years this centre has been a real lifeline for the disabled people and others who work there, providing them with a real sense of purpose. It has been a shining example of what inclusive employment can achieve and its closure will be a great loss.
“I understand and appreciate the challenges Cefndy Healthcare have faced more recently, but I am not convinced that all avenues to keep it open have been properly explored.
“The decision taken this week is a huge blow for all who work at Cefndy Healthcare and they will understandably be worried about what the future holds for them.
“I therefore implore Denbighshire County Council to do everything within their power to redeploy staff and prevent any compulsory redundancies. The employees have given some much to this enterprise over the years and deserve no less.”
Cllr Brian Jones said: "In voting to close Cefndy Healthcare, the Cabinet have destroyed a fifty year legacy of a service providing employment to disabled and vulnerable people across Denbighshire and beyond.
"I was disappointed they would not take up my offer to work with other stakeholders to formulate a recovery plan which would have secured the future of Cefndy in Rhyl."
