MP and MS 'optimistic' that town's public toilets will stay

* The Market Street public toilets. 

Llangollen’s Member of the Senedd and MP say they have stressed the need for Denbighshire County Council to explore all options to keep the town’s toilets open. 

Ken Skates and Becky Gittins have held a number of meetings with senior figures at the authority and say they "remain optimistic" that the public conveniences on Market Street won’t close. 

The county council needs to find £10.4m of savings as part of its 2024/25 budget, and a proposal to review public toilets across the county was one of the potential savings identified. A public consultation was launched to allow residents, business owners and visitors to have their say. 

Both Mr Skates and Mrs Gittins have been contacted by Llangollen residents and visitors to the town, but the council has repeatedly reassured the community that no decisions have been made. 

Clwyd South MS Mr Skates said: “Becky and I have met with Denbighshire County Council a number of times to discuss the need for options to be developed and considered. We have said previously that we want to leave no stone unturned, and that hasn’t changed. We want to help find a way to keep the public toilets in Llangollen open.” 

Mrs Gittins, who was elected as the new MP for Clwyd East in July, attended the public meeting in Llangollen Town Hall earlier this year. 

She said: “Our meetings with the council have been productive and we remain optimistic. We are still keen to meet with town councillors as well, as they clearly have an important role to play. 

“The county council’s aim throughout this process has been to work with the town council and the community, and they’ve been meeting with town and community councils throughout the county where areas have public toilets to try to find solutions. We have stressed the need for all options to be explored, and I think everyone’s on the same page.”

The issue is now due be be discussed at Denbighshire’s scrutiny committee meeting in December.

In a recent email to Mr Skates and Mrs Gittins, Denbighshire's Head of Highways & Environmental Services, Paul Jackson, said: “Again, I must be clear, no decision has been made on this issue and we are still working through options and going through democratic processes.”

MS voices concern over future of eye care in Wales

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales (pictured) has expressed concern over the future of eye care in the country.

Mr Rowlands, Shadow Health Minister, last week raised the issue that people in Wrexham, were waiting three years for glaucoma operations while across the border in Cheshire, it was only four weeks.

 

Opening the Welsh Conservative debate on eye care he said: “'A tidal wave of blindness'—that's a stark warning from a leading doctor on the state of eye care here in Wales. As it stands, more than 80,000 people in Wales are at the highest risk of irreversible sight loss, with eye care accounting for one in every eight patients languishing on a Welsh NHS waiting list. 

 

“The number of ophthalmology patients waiting beyond their target date has more than doubled in the past five years, and in the last decade, referrals to ophthalmic services have increased by over 50%.

 

“The numbers are staggering, but it's the personal stories that I'm sure we all hear of in our inboxes and on phone calls that are tragic.  A person got in touch with me just this week saying that they're on a list for a cataract operation at a hospital in North Wales and they've been told that the wait for the surgery is two and a half years. That can have a massive impact on a person's life and they can lose their sight.

 

“Let's not forget that this loss of sight, many times, is treatable, but people are losing their sight because they're waiting too long on these lists, which is ultimately the responsibility of Labour Ministers in this place.

 

“I recently visited Specsavers in North Wales, in Broughton, who are working to treat people with eye problems. And at a national level, they want to be able to support, with the training and development of optometrists, as they have done in other parts of the UK. It's organisations like this that can help take the strain off the NHS, and make sure that people are seen as quickly as possible instead of waiting, literally, for years.”

 

Mr Rowlands called on the Welsh Government to adopt measures to tackle the deep-seated issues that impact eye healthcare in Wales and for Ministers to set targets and deadlines for improving waiting list backlogs.

 

Jeremy Miles Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care said although progress has been made to reduce long waiting times for eye care, there is still work to be done in order to deal with the backlog that built up during the pandemic.

Events planned to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

Members of the local community are invited to remember this year's Baby Loss Awareness Week, from October 9-15, at special events in Llangollen next Tuesday (October 15). 

A Tree of Remembrance will be placed in St Collen's Church for anyone who wishes to write the name of a baby or child, honouring their memory.

The same day, as part of the global Wave of Light, Llangollen Town Hall and Centenary Square will be lit up in pink and blue to raise awareness and show solidarity with families affected by baby loss. 

Organisers say: "Please join us in lighting a candle at 7 PM, either in person or from home, as we remember those little lives taken too soon." 

Denbighshire Citizens Advice column for October

Latest column from Denbighshire Citizens Advice is:

Q: I don’t have a will, but I wonder if I should make one? The problem is, I have no idea where to start or how to make it official.

A: Making a will can seem daunting, but it’s important to make one whether or not you consider yourself to have many possessions or much money. This is because there are certain rules which dictate what will happen to your money, property, or possessions after you die and without a will they may not go to the people or places you would have wanted.

It’s a good idea, although not strictly necessary, to use a solicitor, or to have one check a will you draw up to make sure it’ll have the effect you want. This is because it’s easy to make mistakes which could cause problems after your death and result in costly legal fees.

A solicitor will charge for their services, but they should tell you how much their help will cost before they start working with you. Charges vary and will depend on the complexity of the will. Before making a decision on who to use, shop around and speak to a few different solicitors to find the best price.

Before you approach a solicitor, you should think about the major points you want to include in your will. This will save you time and help to reduce costs.

Things to think about include: how much money and property you have and if any of your possessions are especially important to you; whether you want any of your money or possessions to go to specific family or friends after your death; and what you’d like to happen to the rest of your assets, including whether or not you’d like to leave any gift to charities. If relevant, you should also decide who should look after any children you may have who are under 18.

You’ll also need to decide who will sort out your estate and carry out your wishes, as set out in the will. These people are known as the executors. It’s common to appoint two executors, in case one is unable to carry out the task. People often choose either relatives or friends, solicitors or accountants, banks, or the Public Trustee, which is an official body, to be an executor.

For a will to be valid, it must be made by someone who is 18 or over and of sound mind, meaning someone who is capable of rational thought, making and understanding decisions. It must also be drawn up without any pressure from another person. It must also be made in writing and signed by the person making the will, in the presence of two witnesses, who must also sign the document in the presence of the person making the will. Lastly, it should be dated. As soon as the will is signed, dated, and witnessed, it is complete.

Once a will has been made, it should be kept in a safe place and other documents should not be attached to it. This safe place might be at home, with a solicitor or accountant, at a bank, or at HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) for safekeeping.

* You can find out more information about making a will on the Citizens Advice website.

Cycle Bus takes young riders on safe trip to school

* Cycle bus riders assemble in the community hall car park.

To mark this year's Cycle to School Week Drosi Bikes, in conjunction with the local primary schools and Sustrans, organised a community Cycle Bus event in Llangollen. 

Around 30 pupils from Ysgol Bryn Collen and Ysgol Y Gwernant took part in the fun ride which aimed to help give families the confidence to ride to school, whilst demonstrating the need for safer routes for children to cycle, walk, scoot and wheel around the community.

Starting from St Collen’s Community Hall, the short route, which was led by the now-infamous Drosi Bikes cargo bike, took the young riders briefly along the A5 before turning into Pengwern and heading towards the school sites. 

Though not a great distance, the busy roads and congested school gates can be daunting for any road user, but are additionally hazardous when cycling with young children. 

* Riders head along the A5 at Regent Street. 

By coming together and moving as a much larger unit, the cycle bus looks to reduce these barriers, and provides a practical and fun way to reduce traffic congestion around schools, whilst encouraging more children to cycle safely.

Drosi Bikes is a community workshop based in Llangollen, with a mission to promote inclusive and eco-friendly travel for everyone. 

Its Beth Ward said: "The cycle bus initiative is growing rapidly across the UK and though a few have been run in the town previously, we were keen to get involved and help spread the word.

"The cycle bus ethos of promoting active travel and encouraging physical activity is something very akin with our social enterprise. 

"There is a real need for safer cycling within Llangollen as this event clearly demonstrated. We were really pleased with the turn-out and a big thank you has to go to the schools for their support, St Collen Church for offering free parking for the event and to all the drivers who gave us heaps of time and space. And of course, a huge thank you to all the kids and parents who got involved and helped make our impact.

"It's hoped the cycle bus will become a regular feature going forward and we’re hopeful it will continue to grow momentum."

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Llangollen Food Festival returns next weekend

Llangollen Food Festival returns to the town centre over the weekend of October 12 and 13, bringing a delectable array of flavours and festivities.

With over 80 stalls spread throughout various locations in the town, organisers say food lovers can expect a weekend filled with culinary delights, exciting chef demonstrations, tastings, and live music at Riverside Park.

This year’s festival will feature an impressive line-up of local and regional producers showcasing their finest offerings. 

Visitors can explore a diverse range of stalls, including artisan cheeses, handmade chocolates, fresh produce, and mouth-watering street food, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

"We're delighted to bring together so many fantastic food and drink producers together for another year. Whatever the weather brings, join us in celebrating the rich flavours and talents of our community," said Pip Gale, chair of the Food Festival. 

"Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just looking for a fun day out, the Llangollen Food Festival promises something for everyone."

The food court, located along Riverside Park, will be the heart of the festival, providing a perfect spot for attendees to relax and savour delicious bites. Throughout the weekend, local chefs will host live cooking demonstrations, sharing tips and techniques that inspire culinary creativity.

To make a visit even more convenient, Denbighshire County Council is offering free parking in all of its car parks - Brook St, East St, Hall St, Market Street, Mill Street and the Eisteddfod Pavilion - during both days of the festival weekend. 

* For more information, check the Llangollen Food Festival Facebook page or website.

Garden railway festival steams back into Pavilion next June

* Crowds at last year's successful garden railway festival in the Pavilion.

One of the UK’s most successful garden railway festivals will be making a  return journey to Llangollen Pavilion on Saturday, June 7.  

The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival is one of the UK’s biggest model garden railway events.   

The event, which has been held since 2021 is once again expected to bring in thousands of garden railway enthusiasts to North east Wales. It is also a great day for families and kids as well as hobbyists and enthusiasts.

Over 40 of UK’s leading retailers have already confirmed their attendance at the event.  

The day-long festival will feature a selection of outstanding layouts of the larger scale in railway modelling, catering for all tastes and showing garden railways from different periods and countries.

The event is organised by Llangollen-based garden model railway enthusiast Keith Potts.  

Previous festivals have been hugely popular in the town, which is world-famous for its annual International Eisteddfod and its own heritage steam railway. 

Keith said: “Our garden railway festival is one of the most popular in the UK.  We’ve been running the event since 2021 and are delighted to announce the date for our festival in 2025.  

"Garden railways continue to be extremely popular and our festival in 2024 drew thousands to Llangollen and in doing so helped raise money for local charities.  

"Not only will you get to see some amazing model railways in action, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn about different railway models and layouts.

“The festival is again being held at our spacious and iconic pavilion. Tickets are now on sale at £14 each and accompanied children can attend for free.”

* The event is held at the Llangollen Pavilion LL20 8SW on Saturday, June 7 from 10am until 4.30pm.

Olly Murs and Lemar lined up for Eisteddfod concert next summer

Chart-topping pop singer Olly Murs is bringing his 15 Years of Hits UK tour to Llangollen next summer.

One of Britain’s biggest and best-loved stars, the Troublemaker and Marry Me star, will headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Friday July 4, and he will be joined on the night by very special guest Lemar.

Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday October 11 from llangollen.netand www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Olly first rose to fame on ITV’s The X Factor in 2009 and has since enjoyed a hit-filled career with no less than four Number One singles, seven studio albums and six BRIT Award nominations.

This year has seen him attract a whole new army of fans after a successful stint as special guest on Take That’s This Life tour.

Olly presents a catalogue of fan-favourites including such hits as Please Don’t Let Me Go, Heart Skips A Beat,Dance With Me Tonight, Dear Darlin’, and Wrapped Uppromising an unforgettable night as he makes his Llangollen debut.

Joining Olly as very special guest will be multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Lemar. 

* Lemar.

One of the most successful male British solo artists of the last two decades Lemar has enjoyed considerable chart success in the UK and Ireland releasing 10 top 20 singles, seven of which peaked in the top 10, and selling more than two million albums.

Lemar is a double Brit Award and triple MOBO Award winner who has worked with many of music’s greats, from Lionel Richie to Justin Timberlake, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and Mariah Carey. Last year Lemar released his 7th studio album Page In My Heart and earlier this year he starred alongside Beverley Knight in Sister Act in the West End before joining chart toppers JLS on tour.

It has already been announced that Scottish rock legends Texas will headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Thursday June 26, while global pop rock sensation The Script will headline on Thursday July 3 with more announcements to come.

The headline concerts are presented in a partnership between Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: “We are thrilled to announce Olly Murs for next summer. Olly is a fan favourite delivering high-energy shows time and time again. He’s a pop sensation for a reason and alongside very special guest Lemar I'm confident Llangollen is in for a night to remember.”

Artistic Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Dave Danford added: “We’re getting ready for a big summer of live music in Llangollen next summer, and we’re delighted to be announcing Olly Murs and Lemar. It’s guaranteed to be a fun evening, with two of the UK’s most popular vocalists!”

 

* For more information and to purchase tickets go to llangollen.netand www.ticketmaster.co.uk

 

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Llan parkrun celebrates movement's 20th birthday tomorrow

Llangollen's Old Railway Trail parkrun is a celebrating a global milestone in the movement's history with a special event tomorrow (Saturday).

October 2 saw the 20th anniversary of parkrun being set up by Paul Sinton-Hewitt.

And all 2,500 parkruns around the world have been asked to celebrate with a set of community events.

The Old Railway Trail will mark the occasion by staging its own 68th event tomorrow.

Since its formation parkrun across the world has notched up: 

* 98 million parkrun finishes by walkers, joggers and runners

* More than 900,000 different people have volunteered at parkrun worldwide in the two decades

* 500 million kilometres have been traversed by park-runners since 2004.

An Old Railway trail official said: "We extend a warm welcome to anyone and everyone from Llangollen who can come and walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply come and watch and be part of our parkrun community."

Public can find out about plans for new National Park

Two drop-in events are to be held in the Llangollen area by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) as part of a 10-week public consultation period on plans for a new National Park in Wales, starting this week and ending in December.

Welsh Government has commissioned NRW to assess the evidence and case for a new National Park and make a recommendation.

A study area based on the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape was identified and shared during a public engagement period in late 2023.

Following this and a period of evidence gathering NRW will now be consulting the public on the emerging proposal throughout the autumn and winter months.

The public consultation events will be an opportunity to learn more about the project and evidence gathered to date, ask questions of the team and share feedback on the draft boundary map referred to as the Candidate Area Map.

The two local drop-in events will take place at the Ceiriog Centre, New Road, LL20 7HE on Wednesday October 16, from 1-7pm, and at Llangollen Town Hall on Wednesday December 10, from 3-7pm.

Ash Pearce, Programme Manager in NRW’s Designated Landscapes Programme team said: "While we have a statutory procedure to follow, we want to ensure that this is an inclusive process and that people have the opportunity to share their views on the proposals. 

“Early engagement has given us a much clearer picture of the issues, hopes and concerns of the local people and stakeholders. We have identified eleven themes that underline both risks and opportunities for the area. These reflect concerns about over tourism and the impact on housing, but also the hopes for better management, responsible access, conservation and nature’s recovery.”

* People are encouraged to either drop by at an in-person event or email the project team at designated.landscapes.programme@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk to sign up to an online event. People will only need to attend one event as the information shared will be the same for each.

Latest generation Swift is 'terrific value'

Suzuki Swift drive by Steve Rogers

It certainly brightened up a dreary day when the bright blue Suzuki Swift pulled on to the drive.

The little super mini has always been a favourite since I drove the new model around the streets of Monaco at the launch in 2004. Wisely the powers that be have pretty much stuck with the original shape with just the occasional bit of tinkering, and it is ditto for the fourth generation model.

Keen eyed Swift fans will spot the full length swage line above the door handles running into a new clamshell bonnet, along with a restyled grille and more prominent L shaped daylight running lights.

And they have not been idle elsewhere, fine tuning the suspension and adding some much needed soundproofing to reduce noise in the cabin. There is a new 1.2 litre three-cylinder mild hybrid engine with lower engine emissions and an 8 per cent improvement in economy.

Quite a lot going on then, but has it made a difference?

That would be a yes on all counts with some more noticeable than others. The biggest improvement has come from the sound proofing. Cabin noise was an area that let down the Swift, whether it be road noise or jolts coming through the suspension, and there was always a tinny sound when closing the doors.

You cannot get rid of cabin din altogether but they have made a pretty good fist of it applying underbody adhesives and liquid filled engine mountings to reduce transmission noise and vibration along with damping panels to the floor and dashboard. They have even increased the thickness of the carpet pile so no one can say they haven’t tried.

Changes to the suspension have helped, more so on smoother roads, but once into the rougher stuff the car is still a bit lively. Suzuki hasn’t quite got the knack of Renault or Peugeot/Citroen when it comes to smoothing out the worst of our road surfaces.

That said the aforementioned cannot match Swift when it comes to handling. It sticks to the road like glue, sweeping through bends without a care in the world reminding the enthusiastic driver of favourite hot hatches of old.

The sporty drive is not really matched by performance, 82bhp is down on some of its rivals as is the sprint time to sixty time, but the three cylinder configuration provides surprisingly good pick up from around 1600 rpm and does not sound stressed approaching the red line. Could it do with a sixth gear? Probably.

Even with five gears economy is up there with the best. I did not reach the 70 plus achieved in the Mazda2 hybrid but the Swift never dropped below 60 mpg and was topping out at 64 mpg on longer runs. That is cheap motoring at a time when we really need it.

Inside has been nicely spruced up, still loads of hard plastic coverings, but more pleasing to the eye with two tone moulded finishes. The driver’s binnacle is still analogue but with far more information and a digital speedometer.

Everything looks more modern thanks to a new nine inch centrally mounted touchscreen. It covers the basic features including smartphone connections and is as easy as blinking to use. Heating controls are separate. Hooray for that.

Worth a mention is the new front seat design which is more comfortable with excellent side bolsters to hold you in place.

I have saved the best until last. There are only two models, Motion and Ultra and the spec list will raise eyebrows. In fact there is no need to spend more on the Ultra because the Motion has just about everything including auto dipping LED headlights, navigation, adaptive cruise control, rear view camera and parking sensors.

Even more impressive are the safety features, in fact this is the longest list on the spec sheet with 24 items.

Suzuki has probably taken Swift as far as it can. The improvements have worked, it is terrific value for money, there are not many new cars around under £19k with this level of equipment and safety features. Running costs should be low, it has an enviable reliability record, and there is an option to extend the warranty to seven years provided the car is serviced at a Suzuki dealer.

It might be one of the smallest superminis, but definitely not one to be ignored.

Fast facts

Swift Ultra

£19,799 (Motion £18,699)

1.2 litre 3-cylinder petrol; 82bhp

0-62mph 12.5secs; 103mph

64.2mpg combined

99g/km. First tax £165

Boot: 265-589 litres

Insurance group 27

Council cabinet agrees steps to tackle recycling problems

* One of the new trolibocs at the centre of problems.

Denbighshire County Council is to pay for extra vehicles and staff at a cost of over £2m to help overcome major problems created by its troubled new household waste collection system.   

Since its introduction at the start of June there has been a catalogue of problems with late or missed collections right across the county, including Llangollen.

At a special meeting of its cabinet yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) members agreed to approve the purchase of eight new vehicles plus taking on eight extra drivers and 11 more loaders in a bid to ensure the service can be delivered on a sustainable footing.

The cabinet was considering a report from the council’s Corporate Director: Environment and Economy & Head of Highways & Environmental Service which said that on June 3 this year the council implemented a new waste/recycling service.

And it adds: “It soon became apparent after the roll-out of the new service that some of the assumptions were flawed.

“The main issue being some of the daily recycling rounds had been designed with too many properties requiring collection. This meant we were seeing several rounds per day not completing, resulting in large and unacceptable numbers of missed collections.

“Without committing additional resources the new service cannot be delivered successfully and sustainably and we will continue to spend significantly more on inefficient short-term day-to-day decisions to ensure missed collections are minimised/corrected.

“The day-to-day management decisions since the roll-out have focused on the hire of additional vehicles, increase in the use of agency staff, and the use of overtime for existing staff.

“In order to put the new waste/recycling rounds on a sustainable footing additional recycling rounds are required. The original model as rolled out was based on 20 rounds per day. The number of additional rounds required ranges from 6 to 8 rounds depending on the day of the week.

“This requires the purchase of an additional eight vehicles at a capital cost of £1.299m and additional drivers and loaders to operate the vehicles."

Cabinet was also asked to approve an additional £1.067m of revenue costs in order to ensure the service change can deliver as planned on a sustainable footing. This includes the revenue costs for the prudential borrowing for the vehicles.

The report added: “If this additional budget is approved, then we can immediately plan to implement the necessary changes, and the introduction of the additional rounds can commence within week’s of today’s Cabinet meeting.”

Members were told that the additional cash needed to implement the plan would be raised through borrowing.

At the start of yesterday's meeting the lead member responsible for recycling, Cllr Barry Mellor, said: “We all accept that the new service hasn’t worked as well as we wanted it to.

“We now understand why it hasn’t worked and what lessons need to be learned.

“We used temporary resources to address the problems – agency staff and hired vehicles. However, we need a permanent solution in place to ensure the service is on a sustainable footing.”

Tony Ward, the council’s corporate director for the economy and environment, admitted: “We didn’t design enough recycling rounds into the new service. The number of rounds needs to be 26 to 28 rounds per day depending on the day of collection.”

He added: “We now have experience of what happened. We are working on the basis of real evidence rather than on assumptions.

“We are looking at every single round on every day and concentrating on those rounds that haven’t worked to make sure that they do.”

He said he believed that the new business model would allow the council to hit its statutory recycling targets set by the Welsh Government.

During a discussion about those who had paid for green garden bin and trade waste collection but not received a proper service for four months, Councillor Terry Medies suggested that as a gesture of goodwill they should be given a four-month holiday on their direct debit payments from last December to March.

Tony Ward said that although this was an issue that needed to be addressed compensation wasn’t an issue for this particular meeting.

Chief executive Graham Boase said it had been a difficult time for everyone – residents officers and councillors but added: “We’ve tried to be open and honest but we will learn from our mistakes.”    

At the end of a lenghty debate the new recycling model was approved by the cabinet. 

Dementia films to be shown at Community Hall

 

Panto chooses two good causes for donations from its 2025 show

Llangollen Pantomime Group has chosen the two charities it will be supporting with its 2025 show.

Hope House Children's Hospices and the Llangollen Parks community group will both benefit from Beauty and the Beast which the group will stage at Llangollen Town Hall from Thursday-Sunday, January 16-19.

Cast and crew are already busy rehearsing for their own version of the classical panto which they promise will be an hilarious fun show with fantastic music and songs.

From its 2024 show, Jack and the Beanstalk, the group was able to donate £1,500 to Nightingale House Hospice and is aiming to make similarly successful donations in January.

A group spokesperson said: "Due to the success of the last panto we are now raising funds for two local charities, Hope House and Llangollen Parks Community Group, who help fundraising to support local parks and outdoor spaces.

"People planning to join in the fun of our show can take advantage of early bird tickets, with the Saturday matinee already almost sold out. The link is: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/llangollenpanto"

Council's bulky waste collection service is back

Denbighshire County Council has reopened its bulky waste collection service.

The service was paused whilst the transition to the new waste model was implemented but the council says it is now in a position to reopen it and take bookings for bulky waste removals. 

According to information sent to Llangollen county councillor Karen Edwards by officers, collection slots will be made available to customers so they can select a date for it to be done. 

The previous system meant a call back from one of the waste team within 15 days of making the booking request. 

The new way of working is described by the council as “much more efficient and effective for both residents and the Operations Team as it will give clarity of collection dates to all parties from the moment the booking is made”.

Residents can book via the online link at: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/bins-and-recycling/bulky-item-collection.aspx

The council adds: “We don’t anticipate any issues with the service or for it to have any effect on the collection of the other waste stream collections as this is being operated in isolation from the rest of the operation.”

Prices for the service are:

Bulky item collection costs including administration charge

 

Number of bulky items – maximum of six per collection	Total cost including administration charge
Hyd at 3 eitem	£31
4 eitem	£37
5 eitem	£43
6 eitem	£49