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Monday, February 28, 2022

This week's work on town's 2020 project

Work planned for the coming week on the Llangollen 2020 project is:

  • Continue preparation for paving between Parade Street and Dee Lane on Castle Street west
  • Start installing paving between Parade Street and Dee Lane on Castle Street west
  • Dig out and install kerb line outside Fouzies CafĂ©, heading toward the bridge

Roadworks planned for Church Street

Latest local roadworks notified by one-network are:

Church Street, Llangollen


02 March - 04 March

 

Delays unlikely - Some carriageway incursion

 

Description: Bbox Install 25mm and Meter Job in Footway (10mm Bitmac (Tarmac) )...

 

Works location: IN FRONT OF 29 CHURCH STREET...

 

Public facing description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Hafren Dyfrdwy.

 

Responsibility for works: Hafren Dyfrdwy

 

Current status: Advanced planning

 

Works reference: ZU0028102/000012968733

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Police appeal follows serious collision near Chirk

North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 in Chirk, near the Halton roundabout, yesterday (Saturday) left a casualty with life-changing injuries.

The collision occurred at just after 12.05pm and involved a white Volkswagen Crafter, a Red Transit van and a black Honda motorcycle.

On its Facebook page North Wales Police says: "Did you see any of these vehicles prior to the collision? We are keen to speak to anyone with any information, or who may have dashcam footage of the incident.

"If you do have any information that can assist with our enquiries, we urge you to come forward using our LiveChat facility or 101, quoting reference B027421. https://orlo.uk/Vsoud

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Latest Citizens Advice column

Here is the column from Denbighshire Citizens Advice:

Q: I’ve just been offered a new job and now I need to tell my current employer. The new company wants me to start as soon as possible. The problem is, we’re already a bit short-staffed where I am now and I don’t know how soon I’ll be allowed to leave. How should I bring all this up with my boss?

A: Congratulations on your new role. It can feel awkward telling your current employer you’re moving on. The time between telling your employer you’ve found a new position and you actually leaving is known as your notice period. 

If you’ve been in your current job for less than a month, you won’t have to give any notice period (unless your contract says otherwise). If it’s more than a month, you’ll have to give at least one week’s notice. Your contract should make it clear exactly how long is expected. 

If you don’t have a contract, and your employer has no written record of you agreeing to a notice period, you should give at least one week’s notice. 

It’s worth waiting until your new employer has confirmed your employment, for example by giving you a start date before handing in your resignation. It’s then best to resign in writing (email is fine), so that you have a record of the date you told your employer. On the Citizens Advice website we have a page on handing in your notice with tips on how to write this letter. 

You can work a longer notice than the one in your contract, if you wanagree it with your employer. If you’re keen to move on sooner rather than later, it may also be possible to negotiate a shorter notice period than your contract says. If you want to go down this route, it can be useful to reassure your current employer that you will tackle any urgent work before finishing. 

Fixed-term contracts are a bit different, as you won’t need to give notice if you intend to leave on the last day of contract. Leaving early would usually mean giving at least one week’s notice, unless your contract says otherwise. 

Don’t forget about your holiday days during your notice period. If you have unused paid holiday you should speak to your employer about either taking these during the notice period or being paid for them. 

Finally, sometimes people can change their mind about moving jobs or find their circumstances alter. If this happens to you, you should speak to your current employer to see what the options are and if you can stay in your current role. 

Everyone’s situation is different, but if you face any challenges with an existing or potential employer, contact Citizens Advice for advice: Freephone number 0808 278 7933 or visit our website pages about what to do when you’re leaving a job.

Friday, February 25, 2022

Thinking of becoming a councillor?

Denbighshire County Council is hosting an information event aimed at residents thinking of becoming a  councillor.

The next county council elections will take place on Thursday, May 5 on the same day as the city, town and community council elections.

Council representatives will be on hand to provide information on the role of the county councillor, how the council works, the issues county councillors will face after the elections, the nomination and election process and the support available to councillors once elected.

The event will be held on Zoom starting at 6pm on Tuesday, March 1 and will last for approximately an hour.

If you would like to attend please email democratic@denbighshire.gov.uk or telephone (01824) 712589 / 712575.

* For further information about any aspects of the elections process, please visit:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/your-council/voting-and-elections/be-a-councillor.aspx or call 01824 706000.

  

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Llangollen Railway offers passes for local residents


If you live in an LL20 or LL21 postcode you can now apply for an annual residents pass to use at Llangollen Railway.

The passes cost £50 for an adult or senior and £25 for a child and offer free travel on A, B or C timetables only. They are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

The passes are not valid for special events, galas, Santa Specials, evening events or charter trains.

If you would like to apply for a residents pass you need to visit Llangollen Railway Office on Platform 2, Llangollen Station.Passes offer free travel on A, B or C timetables only.  

Current office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 9am until 5pm.  The office is closed for lunch between 1pm and 1.30pm.

The railway says you will need to bring:

  • Proof of Address – current utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months or current driving licence

Old passes cannot be accepted as proof of address.

  • Passport sized photograph for each pass

A new photograph is required as this cannot be taken off any old pass.

  • Payment

We can accept cash, credit/debit cards – not American Express. 

* For further information, telephone Llangollen Railway office on 01978 860979 or email: info@llangollen-railway.co.uk.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Support available for residents looking for work

Residents struggling to secure a job can apply for free support through the county council's Working Denbighshire team.

Working Denbighshire has been in place since 2018 to help tackle poverty through employment.

The service aims to support individuals by providing access to a network of services to provide career opportunities and develop resilient communities around the county.

Over 300 Working Denbighshire participants have already secured a job through the scheme and over 100 participants have already completed a placement of their choice.

Some of the more typical elements of support Working Denbighshire provides are:

Job searches, CV writing, interview skills/ techniques and completing job applications

* Confidence building, motivational and wellbeing support

* Support in finding work and volunteering placements as well as training opportunities

* Training to learn new skills and gain qualifications

* Funding to help support with courses, transport, clothing or anything else which may be holding you back (subject to approval).

Councillor Bobby Feeley, Denbighshire’s Lead Member for Well-being and Independence, said: “This proactive approach to improve employment gaps has been put in place to tackle poverty throughout the county.”

“It is important that we continue to support our people’s future and provide them with the best possible opportunities.”

“By removing barriers and providing this service of support, we are providing individuals with a greater chance of obtaining a job in their chosen career. I would encourage anyone struggling to secure a job to sign up to this service and make great use of the benefits being offered.”

The service has organised free events in libraries across the county to give anyone interested an opportunity to speak with a Working Denbighshire mentor face to face.

* Events will take place on Wednesday 23rd February, Thursday 3rd March and Friday 11th March. To find an event near you, visit – https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/jobs-and-employees/working-denbighshire/working-denbighshire.aspx or to apply for support fill out the Working Denbighshire referral form via  https://working.denbighshire.gov.uk/