Possible merger for Denbighshire and Flintshire archives

Denbighshire County Archives (http://archives.denbighshire.gov.uk), currently based in the former gaol at Ruthin, may be forced to close and merge with Flintshire Archives (www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/LeisureAndTourism/Records-and-Archives/Home.aspx).

The suggested plan is to replace the facilities with a new centre at Mold next to Theatr Clwyd, at a cost of £16.6 million, and with work expected to commence in 2022. The proposals have not gone down too well with users of the facilities, with whom there appears to have been no consultation.

For more on the story visit www.deeside.com/denbighshire-county-archives-could-merge-with-flintshires-and-move-to-16m-building-in-mold and www.darrenmillaram.com/news/council-criticised-failing-consult-public-over-plans-close-denbighshire-archives.

(With thanks to Martin James via Twitter)

Chris

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