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* For the full story, see: Llangollen Care Home residents welcome furry friends | The Leader (leaderlive.co.uk)
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On their Facebook page this morning (Monday) North Wales say that North Wales Police are reporting:
Significant developments are taking place in Corwen town centre as a result of substantial investment from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF).
During the first round of LUF, Denbighshire County
Council was successful in its joint application with Wrexham County Borough
Council for the Clwyd South Constituency, which was supported by Simon Baynes
MP. Denbighshire secured £3.8 million to invest in the communities of
Llangollen, Llantysilio, Corwen and surrounding areas.
Following the LUF investment towards the completion
of the new Corwen heritage railway station, two further projects are due to
commence soon in Corwen with the aim of rejuvenating the surrounding highway
area of the high street and improving town centre infrastructure.
The Council will manage a project to improve the
highway and public realm within the town centre and has recently contracted Tom
James Construction Services Ltd. to undertake the works, which will be
completed in two phases.
The first phase of work started on Monday July 3 for two weeks on the Corwen highway improvement
scheme. The scheme involves a number of improvements on the A5, surrounding
high street and Green Lane car park.
There will be temporary traffic signals on the A5
and Green Lane during new pavement works and temporary pedestrian crossings
will also be used to minimise disruption.
The public realm improvements will consist of a
general freshen up of the current paving slabs, replacement of broken street
furniture and painting of signs and metal work. There will also be installation
of bollards, bins and a pedestrian guardrail as well as creating a designated
area within the high street for a Christmas tree to be erected each year. This
is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 4 for up to six weeks.
As part of these town centre improvements, Cadwyn
Adfywio will be undertaking an external refurbishment project to preserve
Canolfan Llys Owain (former HSBC bank) on the high street. This is expected to
include new replacement windows, guttering and rendering. The project will
improve the visual appearance of a key heritage building and safeguard it for
ongoing use by the community.
The external improvements to Canolfan Llys Owain
are due to start towards the end of summer 2023.
Cllr Jason McLellan, Council Leader and Lead Member
for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said: “We are delighted to be
moving forward with these projects to help improve town centre infrastructure
in Corwen. The Council will work closely with local businesses and residents
throughout this process to ensure disruption is minimised and any concerns or
issues are identified and addressed as soon as possible throughout the duration
of the works.
“We hope that this investment in the area will help
to address the needs of both residents and visitors in the South of
Denbighshire.”
* You can find more information about the Levelling up Fund in Denbighshire on the Denbighshire County Council website: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/community-and-living/community-development/levelling-up-fund/levelling-up-fund-luf.aspx
The challenge is called ‘Ready, Steady, Read!’ and is free to join and take part for all children.
Through taking part in the Challenge, by accessing the free bilingual materials from the library and online via the Challenge website, children will be encouraged to keep their minds and bodies active over the summer break. The characters – brought to life by children’s author and illustrator Loretta Schauer – navigate a fictional summer obstacle course and track their reading as they go, rewarded by free incentives including stickers.
By participating in the challenge at their local library, young people will have the opportunity to explore new reading material, develop skills, and discover new interests.
There will also be games and craft activities available in libraries during the school holidays, with more details to be found on Denbighshire Libraries’ social media channels.
The Summer Reading Challenge has been running since 1999 and helps to improve children’s reading skills and confidence over the summer holidays, ensuring they are ready for their return to school.
With the help of
local libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is accessible to all and provides
a fun, free activity for children. In 2022, the Summer Reading Challenge
reached 723,184 children and families across the UK, with 608,015 children
taking part through their local library service, a 31% increase compared to
2021.
Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead member for the Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is one of the highlights of the year in our libraries, with thousands of local children taking part. The challenge helps children enjoy reading, discover new books and authors, and have fun with their friends in their local library.
"I would encourage every family to take part this year as it’s all free, and open to everyone. Children can also keep up with their Welsh skills over the summer by borrowing and reading Welsh books from the library for the Challenge. I would also like to thank our friendly and helpful libraries staff who will be helping children get the most out of the Summer Reading Challenge again this year."
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Denbighshire County Council is informing parents and guardians that they can apply for the School Essentials Grant.
The grant scheme, known as the School Essentials Grant (previously Pupil Development Grant), is open for applications, and people may qualify if they receive at least one benefit, such as:
• Income support
• Income based job seekers allowance
• Income related employment and support allowance
• Child tax credit (but not working tax credit) with an annual income below
£16,190
• Pension credit (guaranteed credit)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Universal Credit and your yearly net earnings must be no more than £7,400.
Parents or guardians who receive a qualifying benefit can receive a grant of £125 if their children are in Reception or Years 1 to 11.
If the child is in Year 7, parents/guardians may be entitled to a grant of £200 if they receive one of the benefits.
The grant can cover:
• School uniform.
• School sports kit.
• Kit for sports outside of school.
• Uniform for wider activities such as Scouts and Guides.
• Equipment for activities to support the curriculum, such as design and
technology.
• Equipment for out of school hours trips, including outdoor learning.
• Duke of Edinburgh activities.
• Computers, laptops and tablets.
People cannot
receive a School Essentials Grant if they are in receipt of Working Tax Credit.
If your child goes to a school in Denbighshire, you can apply online for a grant by visiting www.denbighshire.gov.uk/school-essentials-grant
People that are eligible for Free School Meals, as well as the School Essentials Grant, may use the same online application form to apply for both.
Councillor Gill German, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Education, Children and Families, said: “We know that families are feeling the pressure due to the cost-of-living issues and will be searching for further financial support to assist them.
"This grant funding can be a real lifeline to assist in paying for these goods."
Poo-bag
dispensing boxes will be appearing in Llangollen to try and keep our
environment clean.
Vale of Llangollen Rotary and the Rotary Community Team will be installing two by the river and three to near the canal thanks to sponsorship from 1st Enable Ltd in Chester.
A club spokesperson said: "We arehopeful that dog owners and indeed, non-dog owners, will put bags in when they out to help us keep them replenished so we all contribute to improving our environment."
Vale of Llangollen Rotary and Vale of Llangollen Community Team are ready to welcome individuals and couples of 18+ from the local community who want to be people of action.
They meet face-to-face in St Collen's Community Hall in Regent Street, Llangollen on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
* For
more information, email: valeofllangollenrotary@gmail.com or see
www.valeofllangollenrotary
The Leader has now given an update on the incident on Castle Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Their story says: "A person was taken to hospital after a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Llangollen.
"The incident occurred on Castle Street in the centre of the town on Wednesday afternoon.
"Police blocked the road in both directions as paramedics treated an injured person at the scene.
"Eye witnesses stated that the pedestrian involved was an elderly lady.
"On Thursday morning, the Welsh Ambulance Service issued an update on the incident.
"A spokesperson said: 'We were called on July 12, shortly before 3pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian on Castle Street, Llangollen.'"
"We sent one emergency ambulance and one duty operational manager to the scene, where we were supported by colleagues from the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service.
"One person was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital for further treatment.”
llanblogger has asked the Welsh Ambulance Service about reports on social media that it took the ambulance an hour to arrive at the scene. They have so far not replied.
* Llangollen Canal could be amongst those under threat.
A funding cut of over £300m poses a “serious threat” to canals in North Wales, according to an MS.
Llyr Gruffydd, who represents the region in the
Senedd, has branded the sharp reduction as “alarming” and has warned that it
will lead to an “inevitable” decline in the condition of the canal network and
could even result in closures.
The UK Government recently announced a long-term
funding settlement for the Canal & River Trust which includes Glandŵr Cymru
the Canal & River Trust in Wales, for the period from 2027 to 2037.
The network in Wales, includes the Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct, the Chirk Aqueduct and the 11 miles of the Llangollen canal, which
have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Chirk Aqueduct and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
were designed by renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford.
Mr Gruffydd, of Plaid Cymru, has said the
“irresponsible” decision by the UK Government puts this UNESCO World Heritage
site “at risk” and has called on Tory ministers to “think again”.
The amount awarded represents a steep reduction in
its funding of over £300 million in real terms over the ten-year period.
The scale of the proposed cut has been projected to
rise each year to reach a nearly £50m annual reduction by the end of the new
grant agreement period in 2036.
It is so large that it is feared that it will
inevitably mean deep cuts to canal maintenance and repair, and eventually lead
to canal closures.
Llyr Gruffydd MS said: “This irresponsible decision
by the UK Government presents a serious threat to the canal network in Wales.
“It should be remembered that these are historic
waterways and they include a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the Chirk Aqueduct, as
well as 11 miles of the Llangollen canal are an important part of our
industrial heritage in Wales, and this funding cut by the UK Government clearly
puts them at risk.
“It represents almost a halving of real-terms
public funding for canals in the ten years from 2027 compared with recent
years. It will inevitably lead to a decline in the condition of the canal
network and the alarming prospect of canal closures.
“Inexplicably, the UK Government has made this
decision despite its own review confirming that funding for the Canal &
River Trust is ‘clear value for money’.
“It has shown that the network of canals delivers
substantial benefits to the economy, to people and communities, and to nature
and biodiversity.
“The announcement risks turning back the clock on
one of Wales’ greatest heritage regeneration stories and will lead to the loss
of both vital nature habitat and treasured public spaces with a loss of
substantial benefits for millions of people.
“To make matters worse, the decision to reduce
long-term funding comes at a time when, the cost of maintaining the historic
canals, locks, bridges, aqueducts, embankments, reservoirs and other critical
assets is increasing.
“This is in part due to the rising impact of
climate change with more periods of drought and extreme storm events.
“The canals bring the benefits of green space and nature
corridors into urban areas, reaching millions of people, creating wildlife
corridors, contributing to flood defences and drainage, and transferring water
to support public water supply.
“Research has shown that the canals support local
jobs and boost the economy. They also deliver social welfare value to people
and communities including significant physical and mental health benefits.
Llangollen Pantomime Group is to present Jack & the Beanstalk next January.
And they have a Meet and Greet session at St Collen's Community Hall on Sunday August 6 at 2pm.
The group says on its Facebook page: "Please come along if you would like to get involved in our new exciting production of Jack & the Beanstalk - our first show in over three years. We are very much looking forward to be bringing the Pantomime back to Llangollen Town Hall.
* People examine trays containing samples of Dee river water on display.
The Dee running through Llangollen isn’t one of the worst rivers in the UK when it comes to its natural habitat.
That was the message from a project officer for the independent charity which is working to identify problems with world-famous watercourse and come up with ways of solving them.
The year-old Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club has set up a series of monthly gatherings at which members of the local community are invited along to St Collen’s Community Hall to hear about and discuss issues of general interest.
At yesterday evening’s session project officer Gareth Jones gave an insight into the work of the locally-based Welsh Dee Trust and its five-year strategy for protecting and improving the river.
He explained that the project began in August 2020 and had since done most of its work upstream near Corwen.
It had looked at areas such as moving livestock away from the river in a bid to reduce erosion of the banks – particularly by grazing cows – and improving the habitat in and around the water.
“We want to create a properly clean river and that means one that looks natural, with trees and twigs and so on visible in it,” he said.
He added: “Our findings so far are that there are far worse rivers than the Dee in terms of habitat, especially its upper catchment areas.
“Another of our aims is to remove barriers to the fish population and to change the attitude of landowners towards our work.
“When our project first started I think they were a bit unsure about what we were trying to do to improve things, such as fencing off the river to prevent erosion by livestock, but I believe they now have a better understanding of our work.”
Mr Jones explained that another aim of the project was to reduce pollution in the river from agricultural work nearby and he said that grants were available for landowners to help them achieve this.
The Welsh Dee Trust had special schemes to recruit local volunteers to help with their work and assisted with taking regular samples of river water and litter picking around the waterway.
The samples showed the number of invertebrates living in the river which, he said, was an indicator of its health.
He had set up a number of tables in the hall showing trays of samples of Dee water in which invertebrates such as stone flies and May flies could be seen wriggling amongst the grass and soil.
Asked by a questioner in the audience about the levels of invertebrates in the Dee Mr Jones said monitoring showed a general decline in their numbers which may be due to phosphates in the water.
Asked by another questioner whether leisure activities on the Dee such as kayaking, canoeing and paddle-boarding had any negative impact on the river, Mr Jones said: “They have no detrimental effect as far as we are concerned.”
* More details about the work of the Welsh Dee Trust can be found on its website at: www.WelshDeeTrust.com
* Vale of Llangollen Rotary meets face-to-face in St Collen's Community Hall in Regent Street, Llangollen on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
For more information, email: valeofllangollenrotary@gmail.com or see www.valeofllangollenrotary
Former Transport Minister Ken Skates has welcomed confirmation that ticket offices at Welsh train stations will not close, as is happening in England.
The Clwyd South MS raised the issue in the Senedd yesterday (Tuesday) after Plaid MS Sioned Williams asked how the Welsh Government is ensuring people with learning disabilities have access to public transport.
Train operators last week confirmed the Conservative UK Government’s proposals to shut down almost all of the 1,007 remaining ticket offices in England within three years – even leading to criticism from some of their own Tory MPs.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the move was a “retaliatory measure in the ongoing industrial dispute that the UK Government fails to settle”.
And rail union RMT claimed the closures “will
restrict passengers’ access to the best value tickets, worsen passenger
service, accessibility, safety and security and lead to a de-staffing of
stations”.
Mr Skates said: “First Minister, we know that people with learning difficulties and other people who face disabling barriers in life hugely value the presence and assistance of staff at railway stations.
“Would you agree that it’ll be a source of reassurance to them to hear that Transport for Wales have no plans whatsoever to reduce the number of staff at stations that they manage here in Wales and, indeed, where they manage them in England? In stark contrast, the Department for Transport in England have announced the wholesale closure of ticket offices at stations managed by them.”
The First Minister said: “I absolutely do agree with what Ken Skates has said. Almost 900 ticket offices in England are affected by the announcement of the Department for Transport in what many people regard as simply a retaliatory measure in the ongoing industrial dispute that the UK Government fails to settle in the transport industry. Here in Wales, we proceed, as the Member knows, through social partnership, working closely with our trade union colleagues. We achieve far more by working together than forcing through changes as part of ongoing industrial disputes.
“I’m able to confirm exactly what Ken Skates said. Transport for Wales does not plan to make similar changes to ticket offices in Wales, or indeed to the ticket offices that they manage in England – in Chester, Hereford and Shrewsbury, for example.
“We know that, particularly for those people who may struggle to access services, then the presence of staff on the station able to respond directly to their requirements is a very important part of how they are able to access services.”
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Finishing touches are being put to a Llangollen energy-efficient roofing project.
Denbighshire
County Council’s Denbighshire Housing Team have worked to replace the flat roof
at Aberadda flats in Llangollen.
The flats were
originally built in the 1960’s when flat roofs were a popular part of the
architecture.
The council
has repaired the roof in the past, but says there are flaws in the general design of
the flats.
Denbighshire
Housing launched the project to improve the roof, increase energy efficiency of
the building and overall appearance of the flats.
Workers have built over the existing roof, with a steel frame pitched roof.
This, says the council, has not
only removed the problems associated with the previous roof but has also
increased the thermal efficiency of the roof as they are now fully insulated to
current standards.
The new slate
like roof will also blend in better with the surrounding properties and is 90%
manufactured from recycled materials.
As part of the
project, Denbighshire Housing are also upgrading and improving the outside
appearance of the flats to modernise the look and feel, as well as improve the
overall insulation of the building.
Councillor
Rhys Thomas, Lead Member for Housing and Communities, said: “This has been an
important project to improve the energy efficiency of the flats which will
better support our tenants with the cost of living.
“I have
visited the Aberadda site with council officers and am very impressed with the
work that has been carried out. The flats now have a much more modern
appearance, the added insulation will help the tenants to cope better with the
cost of living crisis and the whole project contributes to the Council’s
environmental priority of reducing the production and release of carbon
dioxide.”
“I look
forward to seeing the results of similar projects that we have planned across
Denbighshire to improve the energy efficiency of our tenant’s homes.”
Photo Credit:
Britmet Lightweight Roofing
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As part of the Llangollen Fringe Festival, local storytellers Fiona Collins and June Peters are launching their new book at the Courtyard off Castle Street this afternoon, Tuesday July 11, at 2pm.
Folk Tales of the Ever After is a collection of traditional tales from a range of cultures which is, by turns, funny, challenging and touching.
From a man in Baghdad who tries to outrun Death, to Sir Lancelot’s ride on the hangman’s cart and an ancient Sumerian ball game that leads to a trip to the underworld, the two storytellers invite you to "share stories from their repertoire, and insights into their working practice, as a journey through the mysteries of death, dying, bereavement, loss, grief and the ever after."
The launch is hosted by Courtyard Books and copies of the book will be signed by the authors.
The new Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club is hosting an event called The River Dee's Wildlife and Healthy Future tomorrow (Wednesday) at St Collen's Community Hall, from 7-8.30pm.
A club spokesperson said: "This will be a relaxed, fun and interactive social event for all ages looking at the health of our local River Dee.
"There will be a short presentation, lively Q&A session so you can find out all about this local treasure, and learn how you can get involved in future fun events.
"The fun will continue with demonstrations and the opportunity to see some of the invertebrates and water samples yourself using microscopes, great for the young people.
"If you are interested in ecology, the local environment, wildlife, or the River Dee itself, this will be for you. Focusing on the current ecosystem and how it needs to be maintained and improved.
"We hope to see all of you there young and old, whoever you are, it’s a great chance for us all to meet each other for a chat.
"The Welsh Dee Trust is an environmental charity with the objective of restoring the brooks, streams and rivers of the Dee catchment in North Wales for wildlife and people."
A spokesperson for the Welsh River Dee Trust said: "At Welsh Dee we are turning around the fortunes of the River Dee and the wildlife that relies upon it. From the smallest Stonefly to the mighty Atlantic Salmon we believe our work can and will restore a thriving clean river benefitting both people and wildlife."
The Trust have been monitoring pollution, helping clean up rubbish, organising local nature walks and a host of other interesting and educational activities for local people.
This is a free public event open to all the community and will be the first of many new events being held by the Vale of Llangollen Rotary. For more information, go to: https://www.valeofllangollenrotary.com/
To mark the current Local Council Clerk Week, from July 10 – 14, Llangollen's own town clerk, Gareth Thomas, gives an insight into his job.
"The town clerk is the person who works with your councillors to make sure that Llangollen Town Council provides the services you need in your local neighbourhood.
"He runs the council meetings to which you are invited and is skilled in a range of disciplines to make sure the council runs properly and within the law.
"Town clerks are the ones writing to your local AM, liaising with the county council about changes to speed limits, car parking charges and potholes, applying for grants for local projects, researching complex planning issues, running the council’s finances and managing community buildings and events.
"Then they roll up their sleeves to lead volunteers to clean rivers, pick litter and fundraise for local projects. They’re good in a crisis too as seen when they helped to coordinate community efforts during the pandemic.
"Clerks are professionals and serve around 10,000 local councils in England and Wales. These councils emerged in 1894 to give a democratic voice to local people and they’ve changed enormously in that time, particularly during the last 20 – 30 years.
"They are real place shapers and, today, many manage and maintain parks, sports facilities, skateparks and recreation grounds, play areas, allotments, community and youth centres, car parks, public toilets, cemeteries, street cleaning, run events and much more. Most of all clerks and councillors are advocates, the voice for their communities.
"Whatever your local council is delivering for your community, the clerk will be at the heart of getting it done. They provide the services that we all notice the most in our neighbourhoods but, disappointingly, they’re often not properly recognised for just how much they do.
"Clerks are celebrated in other countries and Local Council Clerk Week aims to help raise the profile of this important profession and explain the work clerks do on behalf of town, parish and community councils."
* For more information, contact Gareth Thomas at: townclerk@llangollentowncouncil.gov.uk
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Lexus UX 250h drive by Steve Rogers
Pubs are a good place to chew the fat over cars.
My Lexus was on the table and I was asked what the
brand was all about. Put simply it is a posh Toyota, launched here by the
Japanese giant in 1990 to challenge Mercedes-Benz. Think Bond Street chic rather than High
Street chain.
With that friends joined us and commented on the smart
looking Lexus in the car park. They have a BMW X1, but thought the UX more
stylish, which it is, lots of slashes and creases, and a huge zig-zag grille
that shouts ‘look at me’.
Yet looks alone don’t sell cars and Lexus has never
threatened the German premium trio and certainly not enjoyed the meteoric rise
of Audi which was making its mark around the same time.
UX is the smallest of the Lexus crossover range and
has the familiar hybrid set up of a 2-litre petrol engine and self charging
electric motor. Parent company Toyota is the king of hybrid so this is a highly
efficient unit with low emissions and strong economy. It is not a plug-in so
electric only power is limited to low speed short stints around town.
UX is, however, a good bet for company drivers and
business users - low emissions have their advantages when it comes to tax
breaks.
So what’s on offer once past the rakish body? If
anything the cabin is even better. While German rivals tend to be conservative,
particularly with dashboard design, the Lexus stylists have been braver with
lots of shapes and contours, and a variety of shades.
The layout is easy on the eye and a far cry from the
UX I drove after its launch in 2019. The centre piece was the infotainment
system, a rather ropey affair, with a touch screen that could also be operated
from a keypad with a cursor that danced around, landing in all the wrong places
and was a nightmare to use while driving.
Thankfully it is no more. The whole system has been
ripped out, the keypad gone, replaced by a larger, more efficient 12.3in
touchscreen, (8in for lower models). Voice control has also been upgraded and
now does what it is asked, adjusting the heating if you don’t want to use the
clear and tactile row of buttons.
Last week I got all grumpy over the lack of a digital
speedo in the Toyota Yaris Cross, well no such worries with UX which has a bold
digital readout in the driver’s binnacle and can be changed to a red sporty
layout if in the mood for speed.
On the subject of speed UX is a bit fruity with foot
flat to the floor, nothing to bother those German rivals, but a reminder that
hybrid provides enough clout when needed while exceeding the mark on economy.
Officially UX is good for 51mpg and you can trust that because I nailed it.
And I liked the way it handled, holding its line when
pushed through the twists while the suspension did a fine job soaking up bumps
and potholes.
With prices that go way past 40 grand for the top
models we expect decent quality and UX does not fall short. Materials are high
grade and the only noise intrusion comes from the chunky tyres and that is not
much of an issue.
If UX has a small failing it is space. Rear legroom is
only so-so with the front seats set for average height people, and then there
is the boot. It has a double floor but is still small, smaller even than the
little Yaris Cross. The underfloor hybrid battery pack has made an impact and as
there is no room under the bonnet for the car’s main battery it takes up a
chunk of space in the boot.
Be careful you do not forget something stored in one
of seven little compartments under the boot floor which goes to show how they
have tried to use every inch of available space.
UX is the best seller in the Lexus range and it is
easy to see why. This is a solid all round package with top notch hybrid
technology.
I particularly
like the Yaris Cross GR reviewed last week but there is a marked difference in
quality, and price of course, but you can get a UX for £35k, around £5000 more
than the Yaris which is worth the money.
As a footnote I asked my friends if they would be
tempted to swap their BMW for the UX. The answer: No chance. Says it all,
doesn’t it.
Fast facts
UX 250h Premium Plus
£40,660 (starts £34,770)
2-litre; 288bhp with electric motor
0-62mph 8.5secs; 110mph
51.3mpg combined
125g/km, 1st tax £210
Insurance group 12
Boot 320 litres
