County council's electric fleet rolls up thousands of green miles

* Part of the county council's fleet of electric vehicles.

Denbighshire County Council’s Electric fleet has motored up thousands of miles since COP26 in Glasgow.

Since the climate summit on UK soil a year ago, the current 31 electric fleet vehicles, which are used across multiple services, have recorded 142,377 miles of green travel.

That’s the equivalent to almost six times around the world or even thirteen trips from Ruthin to Sydney, Australia.

Denbighshire County Council declared a Climate Change and Ecological Emergency in July 2019 and committed to seeking to become a Net Carbon Zero and Ecologically Positive Council by 2030.

A part of this work is growing the number of non-fossil fuel vehicles used by the Council. 

Examples of these currently in use are taxis, an electric mini bus used in the Ruthin area, a mobile observatory van and EV ATV used by countryside staff, EV vans used for goods transport by different services and EV cars supporting social services staff.

The Council has also expanded the number of fleet chargers since COP26 to 37 dedicated charging ports currently utilised exclusively by fleet vehicles.

These have delivered 35,084kwh to support staff use of fleet vehicles

During the summer two 50kwh rapid public chargers were installed at King’s Avenue car park, Prestatyn.  These have already delivered 21,609kwh of charge during nearly a 1,000 individual charging sessions.

That’s 64,828 miles provided to electric vehicle drivers, enough for 27 round trips from Land’s End to John O Groats and back.

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We are working hard to reduce the miles produced by fossil fuels in our county by council staff and the public to tackle climate change highlighted by COP27.

“The council is also working very hard to make sure our electric vehicle charging infrastructure is in place to help us and the public play their part in tackling climate change. In the months ahead we have 66 public located charging points that will come online and very soon, 36 of these will be available at West Rhyl Kinmel car park.

“We want to make sure that Denbighshire can support those who wish to transition to an electric vehicle but who may struggle with no off road parking.”

Roadworks planned for Bridge Street

Latest local roadworks update from one.network is:

Bridge Street, Denbighshire 21 November - 22 November   Roadworks, Delays likely   Traffic management: Road closure   Description: Laying duct across FW and CW...   Works location: 2 CHAPEL STREET LLANGOLLEN LL20 8NW...   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 Openreach.   Responsibility for works: Openreach   Current status: Advanced planning   Works reference: BC005OP1W00000WD9WLL5HRC

Sion Corn spotted on his way to Christmas Festival

* Horseshoe Falls: How much further to Llan?

* Kayak: Not sure how he can get into this.

* Drosi Bikes: I can get quite a lot in here.

Sion Corn has been spotted by local photographers trying out different ways of getting to Llangollen in time for the big Christmas Festival on Saturday November 26. 

Bronwen and Mayuri have caught sight of him at the Horseshoe Falls, attempting to board a kayak on the river and trying for size a Drosi delivery bike. 

We’re not sure which one he settled on in the end but he guarantees he’ll be there to help people enjoy all the festival fun in just over a week’s time.

The popular festival makes a welcome return the Saturday after next after a three-year break due to the pandemic.

A spokesperson said: "We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible to mark the start of the town’s seasonal preparations. 

"There will be a Grand Parade starting from the Pavilion ground at 1pm and proceeding to the Town Hall for the official opening where Sion Corn - the Welsh Father Christmas - will stay for the afternoon to meet and greet as many of his friends as wish to do so at the start of his busiest part of the year.

"There will be lots to do for children old and young and a wide range of seasonal treats and activities.

"At the end of the afternoon there will be the usual firework display at which time the town's Christmas lights will also be switched on.

"Sion Corn will once again be dressed in his traditional green as he makes his preparations and is already planning his visit. 

"After three years he has lots to do as he decides how to make the journey as rapidly as possible."

Hospice service to be held at St Collen's on December 1

Nightingale House Hospice will hold a community service for its annual Light Up a Life campaign in St Collen's Church at 6pm on Thursday, December 1.

A hospice spokesperson said: "Join us to pay tribute to those who hold a special place in our hearts, remember how they lit up our lives, and give thanks for the memories we carry with us.

"If you cannot attend this service, you can still participate by donating to dedicate a light in memory of your loved one at Christmas. Please click here: https://bit.ly/LightUpALifeNGH"

Latest local roadworks alerts from county council

Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

JUNCTION OF A5T FROM AREA BOUNDARY TO QUEEN STREET, MAESMAWR ROAD MAESMAWR ROAD 21/11/2022 23/11/2022 Torri Coed / Tree Cutting MJ QUINN

Hall street Llangollen HALL STREET 14/11/2022 23/12/2022 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT (PHILIP BI LLANGOLLEN Atal Parcio / Parking Suspension Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Chapel Street CHAPEL STREET 14/11/2022 23/12/2022 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT (PHILIP BI LLANGOLLEN Un Ffordd/ One Way

OPPOSITE 3 HILL STREET HILL STREET 21/10/2022 21/10/2023 Gwaith ar Dwll Archwilio/ Man Hole Works MJ QUINN (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Near THE GLEN, A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD 24/11/2022 28/11/2022 Gwaith BT/ BT Works MJ QUINN (CALUM) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

Near Winton ABBEY ROAD 24/11/2022 01/12/2022 Gwaith Trydanol / Electrical Works O'CONNOR UTILITIES (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

Market Street MARKET STREET 26/11/2022 26/11/2022 Digwyddiad ar y Priffordd/ Event on the Highway LLANGOLLEN TOWN COUN LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Hall street Llangollen HALL STREET 14/11/2022 23/12/2022 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT (PHILIP BI LLANGOLLEN Atal Parcio / Parking Suspension Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure.

MS speaks of tensions over local holiday accommodation

Clwyd South MS Ken Skates has said his constituency, which includes Llangollen, has too many residential homes being used “inappropriately” for holiday accommodation.

His remarks came during a debate in the Senedd during a debate on a new licensing scheme of holiday lets in Wales.

* The full story can be seen in the Daily Post at: 'Tensions' rising in North Wales holiday hotspots as visitors 'crammed' into Airbnbs - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk)

Funding available to improve open spaces and play areas

Over £100,000 of funding is available to help improve open spaces and play areas throughout the County of Denbighshire. 

This fund is available to a wide range of groups and individuals including community and voluntary groups, charities, public sector organisations and amateur sports clubs. 

The funds can be used to lay out new open space or can be used to enhance existing provision, thereby increasing usage. 

Councillor Rhys Thomas, Cabinet Lead Member for Housing and Communities, said: “This fund has been made available to a wide range of groups to ensure there is safe and exciting outdoor spaces available to the people of Denbighshire. Access to this fund means being able to maintain open spaces and play areas, with the possibility of improving or replacing some older equipment.”

* To find out if your area has funding available, please visit:

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/community-and-living/community-development/community-funding-and-grants/commuted-sums.aspx

If you would like support to develop a community project or idea, please get in touch with our Community Development Team via email: communitydevelopment@denbighshire.gov.uk