When it comes to levelling up, can places like Rhyl learn from other towns and cities?
Supporters of what the Labour government policy achieved include a former Tory speech writer for Theresa May. Will Tanner, now director of the Onward think tank, assessed 60 years of regeneration projects by previous governments. "This isn't a party-political point. This is just about the right policy based on the evidence," he says.
The White Paper acknowledges the importance of local decision-making and promises more regional mayors. It isn't yet clear what role will be played by people at a neighbourhood level.Back in Rhyl, we stroll around the town centre with Conservative MP James Davies, walking past boarded up and shuttered shops. He agrees. "Just building things, bricks and mortar is not the answer. It needs to be a cleverly thought through scheme that's going to boost economic activity.
"That's a real challenge," Dr Davies acknowledges. "All you can do is invest in the areas that the local authority and willing partners own as a priority. And then you hope that economic activity will encourage others to follow over time."The BBC is tracking progress of the government's key levelling up policy in towns and cities around the UK.
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