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Rhyl's West End named most deprived place in Wales | Rhyl's West End named most deprived place in Wales |
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The seaside town Rhyl has been named as containing the most deprived place in Wales, according to official figures. | The seaside town Rhyl has been named as containing the most deprived place in Wales, according to official figures. |
Part of Rhyl's west end was ranked first for the second time in succession by a league table of deprivation. | Part of Rhyl's west end was ranked first for the second time in succession by a league table of deprivation. |
The Welsh Government figures showed Llandaff, in Cardiff, contained the least deprived area in the country. | The Welsh Government figures showed Llandaff, in Cardiff, contained the least deprived area in the country. |
Eight of the 10 most deprived areas in 2008, the last time figures were published, remained in the most deprived for 2011. | Eight of the 10 most deprived areas in 2008, the last time figures were published, remained in the most deprived for 2011. |
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation splits Wales into 1,896 areas, each with a population of about 1,500. | The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation splits Wales into 1,896 areas, each with a population of about 1,500. |
It is based on a series of indicators of deprivation, These include: | It is based on a series of indicators of deprivation, These include: |
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Rhyl West Two, in Denbighshire, was also ranked as the most deprived when the index was last published in 2008. | Rhyl West Two, in Denbighshire, was also ranked as the most deprived when the index was last published in 2008. |
More than half of working-age people (56%) in the area receive benefits. | More than half of working-age people (56%) in the area receive benefits. |
Neighbouring Rhyl West One was ranked the seventh most deprived. | Neighbouring Rhyl West One was ranked the seventh most deprived. |
Local councillor Ian Armstrong said efforts were being made to regenerate the town, which had suffered because of the decline of the local tourist trade. | Local councillor Ian Armstrong said efforts were being made to regenerate the town, which had suffered because of the decline of the local tourist trade. |
"We are trying to get it back, but it's going to take a lot of getting back," said Mr Armstrong, 74. | "We are trying to get it back, but it's going to take a lot of getting back," said Mr Armstrong, 74. |
"The promenade is improving and the arcade is improving and it's slowly happening." | "The promenade is improving and the arcade is improving and it's slowly happening." |
He added: "I am disappointed to hear that we are the worst again in Wales because I thought we were on the up. | He added: "I am disappointed to hear that we are the worst again in Wales because I thought we were on the up. |
"A lot of money is coming down to West Rhyl from the Welsh Government." | "A lot of money is coming down to West Rhyl from the Welsh Government." |
Merthyr Tydfil was the county with the highest number of areas among the most deprived 10%. | Merthyr Tydfil was the county with the highest number of areas among the most deprived 10%. |
One in four of the areas in Merthyr Tydfil were among the most deprived 10%. Ceredigion and Monmouthshire had none. | One in four of the areas in Merthyr Tydfil were among the most deprived 10%. Ceredigion and Monmouthshire had none. |
The index is used across the public sector to form policies and decide where resources are allocated. | The index is used across the public sector to form policies and decide where resources are allocated. |
A Welsh Government spokesman said: "We remain committed to improving the lives of people in the most deprived areas of Wales - particularly in the current economic climate." | |
He said the government was using its flagship anti-poverty scheme Communities First "to address deep rooted and inter-generational poverty in some of our most deprived communities". | |
Rhyl West would be helped by funding for two posts in a north Wales coast regeneration team, he added. | |
A Denbighshire council spokesman said: "While these figures are disappointing, a lot of work has been done on projects to improve the quality of life for residents in this area. | |
"There has been some progress since the last assessment in 2008, with two areas of south-west Rhyl seeing a small improvement." | |
He said the council's Rhyl Going Forward Delivery Plan included projects to improve shops in the town centre and for better quality housing. |
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