Refurbishment works on number 2-10 and 38 Henblas Street have been completed recently in a further significant delivery for the Wrexham Townscape Heritage Scheme (THS) programme that supports the protection of our city centre Conservation Area.
Grant funding secured under Wrexham THS scheme has enhanced the appearance, character and function of 2-10 & and 38 Henblas Street through appropriate repairs to the buildings historic fabric and reinstatement of lost architectural features.
The building owner has converted first floor of 2, & 4 Henblas Street, into 3 one bedroom studio apartments. There have been shop frontage improvements and decoration works that includes the reinstatement of original shop front of number 4 including quarter round glass either side of shop entrance and the removal of wood cladding from front elevations.
Repairs to existing stone pillars and other masonry works have been completed as well as improvements made to shop entrances for accessibility. Cast iron rainwater gutters and downpipes have been installed as well as roller shutters and alarm box removed.
The building refurbishment funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Townscape Heritage Scheme has improved the character of the area, generated employment opportunities, improved the city centre accommodation offering as well as provided the opportunity to better utilise prominent city centre buildings.
The regeneration works have been carried out in a way that complements and enhances the local heritage and traditional buildings in the city centre.
Historically Wrexham has lost many of its traditional shop fronts where inappropriate materials and designs have been used that bear little relation to the traditional style of existing properties within the conservation area. Howeverwith financial assistance from the THS programme we want to restore and reinstate as much of the architectural heritage features and styles as possible, improving the overall appearance and character of the conservation area.
Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy, said “We’ve been very successful in Wrexham over the past few years in securing external funding to help improve the look and functionality of the city centre and buildings within the conservation area. “This most recent work is a small but significant part of the overall improvements and works towards our ambitions to make the city centre an exciting and vibrant destination for both Wrexham residents and visitors.
Property owner Tim Steel said: “Initially the project seemed quite daunting as there was lots to do but I received great help and advice from officers at Wrexham Council before and during the works. “I’m really happy with the high quality finish that improves the overall look of the area.”
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