Details of town's Christmas lights switch-on

 

Work progressing at the Castle Street/Mill Street junction

* Traffic lights controlling the roadworks at the junction.

Roadworks at the junction of Castle Street and Mill Street set up yesterday (Monday) appear to be progressing well.

The works, controlled by traffic lights, are expected to take two weeks to complete and come at the instigation of local county councillor Karen Edwards.

In a statement to llanblogger last week she said: "This is something I have been working to progress since taking office, so it is particularly pleasing to see the scheme now moving forward. 

"I have been keen to see a practical solution that will attempt to alleviate the difficulties experienced by larger vehicles negotiating the turn from Mill Street into Castle Street, while also improving the layout of this busy part of our town centre.

*It's goodbye to the unloved red and white plastic barriers on the corner.

"The works will involve realigning the kerb line, narrowing the pavement, and widening the carriageway. This will help reduce vehicle overrun and provide more room for larger vehicles to make the turn safely from Mill Street into Castle Street.

"I know residents and businesses have had to put up with the red and white barriers at this location for some time, and I will be quite honest – I shall be very pleased to see the back of them! Their removal on completion of the works will make a welcome difference to the appearance of this part of the town.

"Importantly, the traffic management will be temporarily removed to allow Llangollen’s Remembrance event to take place."

* On Monday November 16 the county council will start essential maintenance on the A542 Horseshoe Pass, from Dafarn Dywyrch roundabout to the Eisteddfod entrance. Work is scheduled to last for up to five days and will include gully emptying, sweeping and sign maintenance. Traffic will be managed using stop/go boards, and some delays and disruption may occur, says the council.

Council warns playing field vandals: we could have you on film

* The tyre-tracks of around four inches wide which were cut into the grass of the field. 

A council has sent out a warning to vandals who did "shocking" damage by cutting up a Llangollen playing field with their bike wheels that they will have been caught on camera.

As recently revealed by llanblogger, a series of large circular cuts, which appear to have been my made by wide bike or motorbike tyres, were gouged into the grass surface of the field next to Llangollen Youth Centre in the incident.

The damage was originally highlighted in a social media post by a person living nearby who commented: "Why would anyone do this to the footie pitch that our kids play on? Shocking!"

Similar track-marks, again in a circular pattern, were made on a grass verge at Grange Road nearby.

llanblogger reported the damage to Denbighshire County Council, which is responsible for the field, and a spokesperson has now come back to say: "We are aware of damage to the football pitch and greenspace and are working with our partners to look for longer-term resolutions to avoid this occurring in the future. 

"We would remind the community that the surrounding area is monitored by CCTV."

Friends move their deli from Llangollen to Wrexham

* Pictures from the The Olive Tree Delicatessen's Facebook page.

Two best friends who have run successful businesses in Llangollen have brought their Mediterranean-inspired delicatessen to Wrexham.

* For the full story, see the Leader at: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26684624.best-friends-open-olive-tree-delicatessen-wrexham/

Details of Sunday's Service of Remembrance

                       

First Responder Ben wins ambulance service award

 

* First Responder Richard Witheridge with his award and certificate.

A Community First Responder from Llangollen was among Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers recognised at the National Volunteer Awards 2026.

The ceremony, at the International Convention Centre, Newport, was held as part of the WAST’s National Volunteer Conference, celebrating the outstanding contribution volunteers make to patients, communities and the wider organisation.

With 66 volunteers nominated across eight award categories, alongside the special High Sheriff of Gwent Award, the standard of nominations was said to be exceptionally high, recognising volunteers from across Wales whose dedication, compassion, professionalism and commitment embody the values of the Trust.

Amongst the winners on the night was Community First Responder Richard Witheridge from Llangollen.

Ben was recognised for his contribution in building a volunteer team that is widely recognised for its professionalism, inclusivity and support for one another.

His citation said that "through strong leadership, engaging development opportunities and a genuine commitment to helping every volunteer succeed, he has created a positive culture that extends far beyond his own team and continues to influence volunteers across North Wales".

Paul Underwood, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: “These awards are testament to the truly remarkable and selfless people from within our organisation that dedicate their time and energy to the people of Wales.

“We are lucky to have such outstanding volunteers, and we rightly recognise their value and the vital contributions they make.

“A heart felt congratulations to each and every one of them on their much deserved awards.”

Town Council aims to co-opt two new members

LANGOLLEN TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICE OF CO-OPTION

Section 116 Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Llangollen Town Council intends to co-opt two Members to fill vacancies that have occurred in the office of Councillor for the above-mentioned Community Council Llangollen Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who are interested in representing their community and meet the following qualifications: 

a) be at least 18 years old.

b) be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen a citizen of any member state of the European Union or a qualifying foreign citizen, and meet at least one of the following four qualifications:

c) You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the community in which you wish to stand. 

d) You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the community area during the whole of the 12 months prior to the day of the election in the community area.

e) Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of the election in the community area 

f) You have lived in the community area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months prior to the day of the election in the community area. 

Any person interested in being considered for co-option as a Town Councillor is invited to submit an expression of interest to the Town Council by email at townclerk@llangollentowncouncil.gov.uk no later than 13 November 2026.

Expressions of interest should include a brief statement outlining why the applicant considers themselves to be a suitable candidate for co-option to Llangollen Town Council, together with details of any previous experience, relevant skills, qualifications, community involvement, or other information that may assist the Council in considering the application