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31-613: Prestatyn ( / p r ɛ ˈ s t æ t ɪ n / ; Welsh pronunciation ) is a seaside town and community in Denbighshire , Wales . Historically a part of Flintshire , it is located on the Irish Sea coast, to the east of Rhyl . Prestatyn has a population of 19,085. The name Prestatyn derives from the Old English prēosta (the genitive plural of prēost 'priest') and tūn ('homestead'), and thus means 'the homestead of
62-462: A bathe was considered very healthy by city-dwelling Victorians . During the Second World War the holiday camps were used as billets for British soldiers, many of whom were also sent to live with locals. Prestatyn was the home of the first UK Kwik Save supermarket in 1965; Prestatyn was also the home of the firm's business headquarters. The Kwik Save store was renamed Somerfield following
93-477: A fishing village for hundreds of years. The beginning and end of High Street today mark the location of two 'maenolau' (or manor houses ) called Pendre (translated as "end of" or "top of town") and Penisadre ("lower end of town"). The town's population remained at less than 1,000 until the arrival of the railways and the holidaymakers in the 19th and 20th centuries. "Sunny Prestatyn" became famous for its beach, clean seas and promenade entertainers, and visiting for
124-460: A maximum area of 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi), and no more than 30 wind turbines. It was built using the TIV MPI Resolution , the first jack-up wind turbine installation vessel in the world. The wind farm's 30 Vestas V80 Offshore wind turbines are each rated at 2 MW capacity, giving a maximum project output of 60 MW. At the time of installation this was
155-529: A new bar/restaurant, 60 station fitness suite and children's soft play area. There are two tiers of local government covering Prestatyn, at community (town) and county level: Prestatyn Town Council and Denbighshire County Council . The town council is based at 7 Nant Hall Road. For elections to Denbighshire County Council the town is divided into five electoral wards , namely Prestatyn Central, Prestatyn East, Prestatyn Meliden, Prestatyn North and Prestatyn South West. For elections to Prestatyn Town Council
186-521: A takeover in 2007, and was finally demolished in 2008 when surrounding land was bought by Tesco . The North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm was opened in 2003. Situated in Liverpool Bay , 5 miles (8 km) off the coast of Prestatyn, it was the UK's first major offshore wind farm. It has 30 wind turbines with a combined maximum capacity of 60 megawatts – enough to power 40,000 homes. Although Prestatyn remains
217-633: A tourist destination and resort town , the town is diversifying in response to the decline of the British seaside holiday. The town is at the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path , although not on Offa's Dyke itself. It also marks the eastern end of the North Wales Path , a long-distance coastal route to Bangor , and the western end of the Clwydian Way . Other attractions include the remains of Roman baths and
248-642: Is a division of land in Wales that forms the lowest tier of local government in Wales . Welsh communities are analogous to civil parishes in England but, unlike English parishes, communities cover the whole of Wales. There are 878 communities in Wales. Until 1974 Wales was divided into civil parishes . These were abolished by section 20 (6) of the Local Government Act 1972 , and replaced by communities by section 27 of
279-602: Is an annual event taking place on the last Bank Holiday Monday in May since 2000. It usually takes place on Ty Nant car park in Prestatyn town centre, but expanded in 2019 to include the majority of the High Street. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic , there was a virtual show. Philip Larkin wrote a poem entitled ' Sunny Prestatyn '. In it he describes a poster advertising the resort that
310-452: Is located approximately 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) off the coast of North Wales , between the towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn . The Round 1 projects were intended to act as testbeds; building the UK's understanding of offshore wind power , whilst in total also providing well over 1,000 MW of green generating capacity for the UK. All of the Round ;1 offshore wind farms were limited to
341-518: Is progressively defaced by vulgar graffiti. Roddy Frame and Jeremy Stacey wrote most of Aztec Camera 's 1995 album Frestonia during a three-week retreat at the Sands Hotel in Prestatyn. Frame later blamed the overcast and grim weather conditions there for the album's melancholy and gloomy tone. The town also appears in The Royle Family 2009 Christmas special " The Golden Egg Cup ", in which
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#1732844764911372-497: The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 and the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 . North Hoyle North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm is Wales ' first offshore wind farm , and the UK's first major offshore renewable power project. Situated in Liverpool Bay , it commenced operation in 2003. The first of the UK's Round 1 offshore wind farms, North Hoyle covers an area of 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi), and
403-1096: The World Championship . The qualification rounds have since moved to the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield . Founded in 1895, Prestatyn Cricket Club has recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. As of 1 November 2020 they play in Liverpool and District Comp (LDDC) 1st XI division. [REDACTED] Media related to Prestatyn at Wikimedia Commons Official website Community (Wales) Heir Apparent William, Prince of Wales First Minister ( list ) Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS ( L ) Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies MS ( L ) Counsel General-designate – Elisabeth Jones Chief Whip and Trefnydd – Jane Hutt MS (L) Permanent Secretary Sixth Senedd Llywydd (Presiding Officer) Elin Jones MS ( PC ) Leader of
434-796: The "Prestatyn Roman Bathhouse" is the only visible remnant of it. Prestatyn was included in the Domesday Book since it was at that time under English control. An earth mound, visible in fields to the east of the railway station, beyond Nant Hall, marks the site of an early wooden Prestatyn castle , probably built by the Norman Robert de Banastre about 1157, which was destroyed by the Welsh under Owain Gwynedd in 1167. The Banastre family then moved to Bank Hall in Lancashire . The town appears to have been primarily
465-475: The Crown . In Wales, all town councils are community councils. There are now three communities with city status: Bangor , St Asaph and St Davids . The chair of a town council or city council will usually have the title mayor (Welsh: maer ). However, not every community has a council. In communities with populations too small to sustain a full community council, community meetings may be established. The communities in
496-655: The Opposition Andrew RT Davies MS ( C ) Shadow Cabinet ( current ) Prime Minister Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP ( L ) Secretary of State for Wales Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP (L) Principal councils ( leader list ) Corporate Joint Committees Local twinning see also: Regional terms and Regional economy United Kingdom Parliament elections European Parliament elections (1979–2020) Local elections Police and crime commissioner elections Referendums A community ( Welsh : cymuned )
527-681: The Saturday, and is followed by a Carnival Baby Competition later in the day. In 2008 the carnival became a two-day event, with the Sunday designated "Fun on the Field" day, with many events including a talent show and dance competition. In 2011 the event reverted to its original one–day format. In 2008, Prestatyn Carnival Association revived the 'Miss Prestatyn' title. The largest free classic car show in North Wales with over 400 vehicles taking part in 2019. The show
558-584: The Welsh Premier grading requirements. The deadline for these upgrades was 1 May 2008 and, having passed these requirements, their promotion was ratified by the Welsh Premier League on 15 May. They currently play in the Cymru North , the second tier of Welsh football. Many qualification rounds in snooker were once held at Pontin's Holiday Camp here; this included all the major snooker tournaments, and
589-475: The caves of Graig Fawr , in the nearby village of Meliden , have revealed the existence of early human habitation in the area. Among a housing estate in the north of the town, there is a Roman bathhouse which may have been part of a fort on the road from Chester to Caernarfon . It was probably built by the Twentieth Legion around 120, and expanded around 150, as shown by stamped tiles with either
620-745: The community boundaries within their area every fifteen years. The councils propose changes to the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales , which prepares a report and makes recommendations to the Welsh Government . If the Welsh Government accepts the recommendations, then it implements them using a statutory instrument . For example, in 2016 four new communities were created in the City and County of Cardiff . The legislation surrounding community councils in Wales has been amended significantly in
651-626: The family visits Prestatyn to celebrate Jim and Barb's fiftieth wedding anniversary. The town is host to two major football teams within the Welsh football league pyramid, Prestatyn Town and the recently formed Prestatyn Sports. Local football side Prestatyn Town gained promotion to the Welsh Premier League having been crowned champions of the Cymru Alliance League 2007-08 season. As of 23 April 2008, planning permission for floodlights and seating had been granted in order to meet
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#1732844764911682-452: The grounds of Cerrig Llwydion, High Street, Prestatyn, which was formerly a vicarage. The event also includes a small display of classic cars and vintage motorcycles on Saturday. Prestatyn Carnival is an annual summer event in the town, and features field events, competitions and a procession. Each year, thousands take part in the festivities. The carnival celebrated its diamond jubilee in 2011. The traditional Carnival Parade takes place on
713-441: The legion's name, or its boar insignia. Its cold plunge-bath was fed by a wooden aqueduct channel , while, nearby, the traces of timber buildings, as well as three bronze-smiths' workshops, have been found. The bathhouse was found in 1934, and when the housing estate was built in 1984, it was excavated and preserved. However, much of the rest of Roman Prestatyn has been destroyed as houses have been built over unexcavated land, so that
744-494: The most powerful wind farm in the UK, producing sufficient electricity annually to power 50,000 homes. Between 2004 and 2010, the capacity factor was between 33 and 36%. Its levelised cost has been estimated at £77/MWh. Independent surveys carried out for the operators of North Hoyle have shown that the wind farm is very popular among holidaymakers and local residents. An opinion poll carried out in 2003, after its construction, showed that 73% of people expressed support for
775-588: The nearby Neolithic mound, the Gop . Pontin's Holiday Centre was the location for a 1973 film of the popular British TV series, On the Buses . Previously named the Lido, this leisure and entertainment complex was established in 1923 with an outdoor seawater swimming pool and ballroom. A £4.4 million pound investment in 2015 has seen the redevelopment of this complex to include a new facade, entrance and reception area as well as
806-566: The priests'. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Prestetone . Unlike similarly derived names in England , which generally lost their penultimate syllable and became Preston , the village's name developed a typically Welsh emphasis on the penultimate syllable and a modification of 'ton' to 'tyn', as also happened at Mostyn . There is evidence that the current town location has been occupied since prehistoric times. Prehistoric tools found in
837-487: The same Act. The principal areas of Wales are divided entirely into communities. Unlike in England, where unparished areas exist, no part of Wales is outside a community, even in urban areas . Most, but not all, communities are administered by community councils , which are equivalent to English parish councils in terms of their powers and the way they operate. Welsh community councils may call themselves town councils unilaterally and may have city status granted by
868-583: The town is divided into six wards (with Prestatyn North county ward being subdivided into North and North West). Eighteen town councillors are elected. The town was in the Delyn parliamentary constituency from 1983 to 1997, since when it has been in Vale of Clwyd . Prestatyn was formerly part of the ancient parish of Meliden (also called Meliden with Prestatyn) in the historic county of Flintshire . When elected parish and district councils were established in 1894 Meliden
899-551: The urban areas of the cities of Cardiff , Swansea and Newport do not have community councils. As of the 2001 United Kingdom census , there were 869 communities in Wales. 84 percent, or more than 730, have a council. They vary in size from Rhayader with an area of 13,945 hectares (34,460 acres) to Cefn Fforest with an area of 64 hectares (160 acres). They ranged in population from Barry with 45,053 recorded inhabitants to Baglan Bay with no permanent residents. The twenty-two principal area councils are required to review
930-475: Was given a parish council and included in the St Asaph Rural District . A separate urban district called Prestatyn was created from part of Meliden parish in 1896. The urban district council built itself a headquarters on Nant Hall Road in 1903. Prestatyn Urban District was abolished in 1974, with its area becoming a community instead. District-level functions passed to Rhuddlan Borough Council , which
961-486: Was in turn replaced by Denbighshire County Council in 1996. Prestatyn railway station is on the North Wales Coast Line which connects the town with Holyhead to the west and Chester to the east. Bus services are provided by Arriva Buses Wales . Prestatyn Flower Show is an annual event held in Prestatyn town centre on the last Friday and Saturday of July. The flower show has traditionally been held within