A Health and Wellbeing Hub run by Hughes Pharmacy will open in the heart of Mold, bringing a range of clinical and community services into a single town-centre location and forming part of the Welsh Government’s high-street renewal programme.
What the hub will offer and where it will be located
The new facility is designed to expand on the trusted pharmacy and clinical services Hughes Pharmacy already provides locally, by placing enhanced health and wellbeing resources under one roof in a prominent town-centre premises. The project will repurpose commercial space in the town — including units within the Daniel Owen Precinct — to create a multi-functional site intended to respond to evolving needs among Mold residents.
- Operator: Hughes Pharmacy
- Funding: Welsh Government Transforming Towns grant
- Local support: Flintshire County Council Regeneration team
- Location focus: Town-centre premises, Daniel Owen Precinct
Policy and local regeneration aims
The project has been awarded capital support through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns initiative, administered locally by Flintshire County Council’s regeneration team. The initiative is intended to renew high streets by repurposing redundant or underused spaces and encouraging green and sustainable development, with the aim of creating more resilient town centres across Wales.
Councillors and the pharmacy say the hub will both improve access to healthcare and help drive footfall back into Mold’s retail core by turning a commercial unit into a destination for clinical consultations and wellbeing services.
Local reaction and purpose
A spokesperson for Hughes Pharmacy said the organisation was proud to deliver the scheme with the backing of the Transforming Towns grant. In a statement they added:
"We are delighted to bring this vision to life with the support of the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Grant, as a long-standing partner in Mold’s healthcare landscape, expanding our offer into a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Hub allows us to better serve our patients and community. This investment isn’t just about healthcare—it’s about keeping our high street thriving and care easily accessible for everyone."
Flintshire County Council’s regeneration team has played a coordinating role in the award and the repurposing of the town-centre unit. Council leaders have previously said projects of this kind align with ambitions to revitalise Mold Town Centre by converting empty or underused retail premises into facilities that bring sustained footfall and practical services to residents and businesses.
What this means for Mold residents
For people living in Mold, the hub is intended to make a range of services more straightforward to reach without travelling to larger centres. By co-locating pharmacy services with diagnostic and consultation spaces, the hub aims to provide easier local access to care that may otherwise require travel out of town.
Local businesses could also see benefits. Repurposing a central unit into a health facility is expected to bring more regular visitors to the high street, which supporters say helps retain vitality in retail and hospitality sectors that rely on consistent footfall.
| Partner | Role |
|---|---|
| Hughes Pharmacy | Operator and clinical services provider |
| Welsh Government | Capital support via Transforming Towns grant |
| Flintshire County Council | Local administration and regeneration support |
As the project moves from planning into delivery, details such as the full range of services, opening dates and any patient referral pathways will be confirmed by Hughes Pharmacy and the council. For now, the announcement signals a concrete local example of how funds from national regeneration programmes are being applied to meet both health and high-street objectives in Mold.
The hub joins wider efforts across Wales to rethink town-centre spaces and to create mixed-use premises that serve everyday community needs, while offering a tangible boost to Mold’s civic and commercial life.
