Rhyl and Prestatyn have been split up for this General Election so what do the people of Rhyl - now in Clwyd North - believe their incoming MP should focus on after polling day on June 4?

With Prestatyn now in Clwyd East, the neighbouring towns will have different representatives in Westminster this time - so what can Rhyl's incoming MP do to make real improvements to once they take their seat?

Voters in Clwyd North can choose from Gill German (Labour), Martyn Hogg (Green), Darren Millar (Conservative), Jamie Orange (Reform), Paul Rowlinson (Plaid Cymru) or David Wilkins (Liberal Democrat).

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We asked people in Rhyl what they wanted from their MP once the votes have been cast and voters highlighted a number of issues.

For Peter Downes, law and order was a key concern.

"We need to see more police out on the streets," he said. "There is simply too much anti-social behaviour and crime. I believe that we all have a role to play in improving the town, but preventing some of the more serious incidents is an important first step.

Peter DownesPeter Downes (Image: NQ Staff)

"I would also like to see them work with the council and businesses to set up a programme of building improvements in the town centre. If you look up our commercial buildings are in an awful state and that feeds into a negative perception of the town.

"If businesses were incentivised to ensure their buildings were well maintained that could have an uplifting effect on the area."

Mike Whiting said that he wanted Rhyl's MP to focus on the new market and SC2, to restore life to Rhyl.

"SC2 has taken far too long for what it is and for the impact it could have when it is open. Whoever is MP after the election needs to speed things up.

Mike WhitingMike Whiting (Image: NQ Staff)

"They also need to someone in to run the new market because that is a real white elephant. We need businesses in the town that people want to shop in, not just charity shops so that is where I think they should concentrate."

But for Becky Thomas, one issue remains the same whichever constituency you are in - the bins.

"It's a disgrace," she said. "The council don't seem to be able to sort it so maybe the MP can. But to not have bins collected for three weeks is just not acceptable and it seems like the council need someone to get a grip of the situation." 

Becky ThomasBecky Thomas (Image: NQ Staff)