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An historic Ruthin landmark has been redeveloped into a multi-purpose venue for traders and a community hub.

The town鈥檚 Grade II Listed Market Hall will host artisan and independent traders, artists and creatives, and sustainable food and wellbeing organisations.

There will be a 鈥榮ocial supermarket鈥� and 鈥榳ellbeing caf茅鈥� as project managers Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) aim to create a warm, welcoming environment.

They have been backed by the Welsh Government鈥檚 Foundational Economy Challenge Fund via Denbighshire County Council.

DVSC Chief Officer Tom Barham said: "We are delighted to launch this new and ambitious social business, with the Ruthin Market Hall providing the central focus for a range of food and wellbeing enterprises.

鈥淭his project will be an exemplar in rejuvenating a historic local building, encouraging volunteering, promoting enterprise and inspiring young people to be social entrepreneurs.鈥�

He added: 鈥淲e are committed to serving the needs of Ruthin - and the whole of Denbighshire 鈥� in trying to improve wellbeing through food, culture and enterprise.

鈥淲e also plan to support climate action, ethical trading and the circular and green economies, so it鈥檚 a very important initiative.鈥�

Cllr Hugh Evans, Denbighshire County Council's Lead Member for the Economy, said: "The Market Hall is well-placed strategically in Ruthin and will provide a focus for a wide range of food and wellbeing projects from 2022 onwards.

鈥淲e look forward to seeing the market here again and also this being a hub for the community and businesses.鈥�

Clwyd West MP David Jones was also in attendance and added: 鈥淚鈥檓 so pleased to see the restoration of the historic Market Hall, which is going to again be a huge asset to the town and wider area.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the first of many improvements and developments we hope to see here in Ruthin over the coming months 鈥� there are exciting times ahead.鈥�

Funded by Welsh Government, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), DVSC delivers third sector support across the region through volunteering, training, guidance and advice, by offering grants and funding support, and networking to help influence public services.