Work has started on the project to revamp the railway station in Llandudno which will be used by a community enterprise, Transport for Wales has announced.
Llandudno station is one of the first to have renovation work as part of the operator's Station Improvement Project. The project aims to identify unused space in stations that can be brought back to life for community use.
Unused space at the front of Llandudno station will be refurbished so it can be used by Creating Enterprise, a non-profit organisation that focuses on getting local people into employment.
Ken Skates, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, commented: “This is part of our ambitious programme of work to improve our transport network in North Wales. The spaces being created will place the rail network firmly in the heart of our communities and I'm really looking forward to seeing further progress being made.”
Hugh Evans, Head of Community Rail at Transport for Wales, said: “We're committed to supporting new enterprises that can make a real difference in the communities we serve.
“We are fully aligned with the Well-being of Future Generations (2015) Act and the railway is key for local redevelopment and supporting community projects. By working with tenants and developing empty spaces, we are also making our stations safer and more welcoming places.”
“What Creating Enterprise do as an organisation will really help the community.”
Activities at the station will include a job cafe and programmes to help job searches.
Sharon Jones, Director of Partnerships (Social Value) at Creating Enterprise said: “We are thrilled work has begun on transforming Llandudno train station into a community hub accessible to all.”
“We are excited to start delivering our services from the hub in partnership with Cartrefi Conwy, including job search support, learning opportunities and advice and guidance around tenancy issues.”
“As a social enterprise, we are committed to helping local people progress and thrive, and we are confident that the hub will quickly become a popular and trusted one stop shop for the community's employment, tenancy and support needs.”
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Llandudno station does need a revamp. But good luck.