Denbighshire County Council has secured £1.17m from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the redevelopment of Rhyl's Apollo Cinema.

New seating, fully 3D-enabled auditoria and improved digital technology are to be provided as part of the EWA Architects-designed scheme, which will also rejuvenate the surrounding area. Public areas of Apollo Cinema will be upgraded to boast concession outlets, while two new terraces will be created and made available to the public.

Improvements to the promenade area will include the refurbishment of the car park outside the cinema and Skytower, as well as an enhanced public realm and an entertainment plaza. Jocelyn Davies, Welsh deputy minister for housing and regeneration, said: "This project will provide a catalyst for investment and attract other businesses to West Rhyl.

"The public areas around the cinema will also be improved, and will provide facilities for large scale events which will help to attract visitors to the town." Apollo Cinema will close its doors on 27 February to enable work to take place. The venue will reopen in July.

Image: EWA Architects