TOWN centres are at the heart of our communities and in the case of Flint, this could not be more true.

Flint has something to offer everyone – with the famous castle as it's backdrop.

Delyn MS Hannah Blythyn said: “Having my office on the heart of Flint High Street means that I have seen first-hand the hard-working independent businesses which are embedded within not just the town centre, but in communities.

“The town centre is going from strength to strength, with services being introduced both in the centre and on its doorstep, from library and primary care services, to new social housing and supported living developments, complimenting the business offer.

“Supporting businesses throughout the year has always been important to me and I have recently featured businesses on my social media as part of a Love Local campaign, including some from Flint.

“Across Flint town centre we have a variety of businesses to be proud of, both new and old, and I am committed to do all I can to continue to support them.”

In a time of coronavirus, when the world feels very different, Flint’s enduring familiarity has provided comfort to those living in the most uncertain of times.

Such is the importance and significance of the town's high street, traders have been recognised for their efforts in keeping the area moving during the Covid crisis.

A Flint Town Council spokesman said: “The town’s high street has evolved over time but retains stalwarts that keep the community’s history alive with independent businesses becoming a hallmark.

“Lovatt & Son Butchers has traded for many years, while despite moving a little further along Church Street, Candid Cards is a one-stop shop for high street shoppers.

“Despite there being limited opportunity at the moment to sample the town’s nightlife, Flint’s pubs have proved popular with locals and visitors alike over the years, with the George and Dragon even stepping in to hold a fruit market on its car park.

“It was after a 40-year hiatus, the town’s cinema was reopened in 2016 to great success.

“In an age when other towns have lost the opportunity for community banking, Flint retains its high street branches and a Post Office, vital in an age when the world moves in a digital direction. It is this blend of traditional and modern that knits together the fabric of the town.

“Standing at the top of Church Street is the magnificent and recently restored parish church and as you look down the street there, in easy walking distance, is the famous Flint Castle; the library becoming a community hub for young and old; solicitors sat alongside beauty parlours and hairdressers; estate agents and the history Old Court House dating back to the 1500s creating a unique buzz that is unlike any other place in Flintshire; in Wales and perhaps even further afield.”