A local roadworks alert from Denbighshire County Council warns that resurfacing work is due to take place on the A542 near the Britannia Inn in Llangollen from March 20-24.
A convoy traffic system around the works will be put in place, it adds.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
MS urges people to oppose new 20mph speed limit
Mr Rowlands, Shadow Minister for Local Government and a harsh critic of the proposals said: “For the past 12 months I have been supporting campaigners in Buckley, who are totally against the implementation of such a scheme in their town. Despite public opinion Welsh Government decided to impose this across the whole of the country.
“Like most people I am not against 20mph speed limit outside schools, hospitals and other areas where evidence shows it’s a benefit, but a blanket 20mph speed limit across urban roads in Wales is just not right.
“New research reveals that cutting speed
limits on urban roads to 20mph does not significantly improve safety and
according to the
government analysis, the new law will cost the Welsh economy £4.5bn and £32.5m
to implement.
“Instead of slowing Wales down,
Labour should grip the wheel and get Wales moving again with a pro-growth,
pro-business, pro-worker programme that works for those who need to drive.
“I would urge everyone who feels
strongly about this issue to sign the petition as I have done and let us try to
see this scheme kicked into touch.”
He says the petition is available at: change.org/p/stop-the-welsh-govt-imposing-blanket-20mph-speed-limits-across-the-whole-of-wales-by-2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Government earmarks further £5.45m for football museum in Wrexham
The Welsh Government is providing a further £5.45m for the new Football Museum for Wales in Wrexham.
The funding is part of an agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru.
Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport Dawn Bowden (pictured) made the announcement on a visit to the city and comes at a time when interest in Welsh football is at an all-time high.
The museum, which will be within Wrexham Museum and see a substantial redevelopment of the building, will celebrate Wales’ football heritage and help build a legacy from the nation’s involvement in the men’s FIFA World Cup 2022, ensuring its history is valued and stories are recorded for future generations of players and supporters.
Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden said: “Wrexham is the birthplace of Welsh football so it’s the ideal location to celebrate the sport’s heritage.
“We have seen many successes, especially in recent years, in men’s and women’s football, and ensuring the dramatic and emotive events on the international stage, the history and development of club football in Wales and the spirit and diversity of the Welsh football community is told in one place will be vital for present and future generations.
“The new museum will become a key venue in the city as well as for North Wales’ tourist and visitor offer. It also comes at an exciting time for Wrexham AFC as they aim to get back into the Football League.
“Today’s announcement is a great example of the Welsh Government’s commitment to Wrexham and North Wales, especially following the recent disappointing news from the UK Government about the failed levelling-up fund bid.”
Many themes will be showcased at the Football Museum for Wales in Wrexham including Welsh language communities, fan culture, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Since 2020, more than £800,000 in Welsh Government funding has already ensured the appointment of a dedicated Football Curator and Engagement Officers, the progression of designs, and a pan-Wales public engagement and community consultation to develop proposed plans and content.
Protecting and promoting Wales’ culture and heritage forms part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru.
Designated Member Siân Gwenllian said: “Yma o Hyd fever spread across Wales and across the world last year with our national team reaching the world cup. It showed the pride and joy football has brought us in recent years and how important it is to Wales.
“This redeveloped museum will celebrate our nation’s contribution to the game and the heritage and legacy it provides for us all. Wrexham, a city steeped in football history, is a fitting home for this exciting project and I am delighted we are working together to make it happen.”
Lead Member for Partnerships and Community Safety at Wrexham County Borough Council, Councillor Paul Roberts, said:
“I’d like to thank the Welsh Government for their continued support for Wrexham, the spiritual home of football, to continue to develop the Football Museum for Wales."
Skates raises concerns children refused school meals due to debts
Member of the Senedd Ken Skates has raised concerns that schoolchildren are being refused lunches and turned away at the till because of debts already owed.
The Clwyd South MS said ‘no child should be humiliated in this way’ – and he has taken the matter up with the local education authority.
Mr Skates said: “I was contacted by a constituent whose child, a high school student, told her that pupils at her school had been refused a meal and turned away at the canteen till in front of their friends and peers because they already owed money. No child should be humiliated in this way.”
He also highlighted the incident during First Minister’s Questions and asked Lesley Griffiths MS – standing in for Mark Drakeford – how the Welsh Government is helping.
Mr Skates said: “I've heard of instances of high schoolchildren who’ve been turned away at the canteen till because their hard-working parents haven’t been able to clear the dinner money debts that they’ve incurred.
“Would you agree that schools should act with the utmost compassion during these times of financial hardship, and not put young people through such humiliating ordeals? And can you outline what support the Welsh Government is giving to young people to avoid school-time hunger?”
Ms Griffiths responded: “Yes, I would absolutely agree with you. We know that no child should go hungry, and local authorities and schools should work in partnership with families who are experiencing difficulties with payment of school meals to try and find a solution to ensure that no child goes without a meal at lunchtime.
“There should be a system in place where parents are reminded in a timely fashion if the balance on their child's account is low, for instance, so that parents can obviously take the action needed. In the case of non-payment, every effort should be made to contact the parent to find a solution, and that might include setting up a payment plan.”
Ms Griffiths said the Education Minister, Jeremy Miles, has written to councils to remind them of their discretionary powers to provide free meals or implement variable pricing structures.
She added: “And we've also reminded them of our expectation that no child should be denied an offer of a meal if they turn up to school hungry, because we know that children concentrate far better when they're not hungry.”
Last year the Welsh Government announced it was rolling out universal free primary school meals, starting with the youngest pupils from September. Ministers are working closely with councils to meet the commitment for every primary pupil to receive free school meals by 2024.
The Welsh Government also committed £11m to extend holiday food provision for pupils eligible for a free school meal to help low income families and ensure children don’t go hungry in the holidays.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Traffic alert for Church Street
Latest local traffic alert from one.network is:
Church Street, Llangollen
February 20 - February 22
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Road closure
Description: New service required at property. Excavation of a joint bay in footway outside 5a Church Street and.
Works location: Outside 5
Responsibility for works: Scottish Power Renewable Energy
Current status: Advanced planning
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Spring job fair planned for Town Hall
A spring job fair is to be held at Llangollen Town Hall on Wednesday March 8, from 11am-2pm.
The aim is to have job seekers come and meet local and national employers face-to-face, and discuss job opportunities.
The Working Denbighshire Job Fair is open to anyone and is part of the Working Denbighshire Programme which is being delivered by Denbighshire County Council in partnership with Llangollen Town Council.
This event is also part of the council's March for Business month and there is no need to book in advance.
Working with local businesses and organisations, the programme is committed to supporting Denbighshire residents, with support to gain a place in education or training and help to get into work or become self-employed.
* For more details of the programme, see:
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Steam returns to railway with Berwyn Shuttles
* The engine which pushes the train up the gradient for a 15 minute stopover. Picture by George Jones.
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A series of Berwyn Shuttles, hauled by steam locomotive 68067, are running at Llangollen Railway this month.
Departure times are on the poster above.
Tickets can be booked online in advance.
All online advance bookings for the shuttles will be entered into a draw to win one ‘Full Line Return Family Ticket for 4’ to be used later this season.
The winner can use the ticket on A & B timetables only but it can’t be used for galas or special events. Full terms and conditions will be provided with the winning ticket.
The draw will take place on 1st March 2023.
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