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Concerns have been raised that recycling separated by Denbighshire residents in some parts of the county is being co-mingled back again by those collecting the waste, according to the Denbighshire Free Press.
* For the full story, see: Denbighshire waste collection system ‘costing extra £50-60K a week’ | Denbighshire Free Press
Denbighshire County Council is warning residents of a scam circulating in which they receive texts or emails asking them to pay fines for parking illegally.
People are notified that they have had a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued by a local council and are invited to pay the fine by clicking a link which directs them to a fake government website.
Denbighshire County Council says it would like to remind residents the authority’s Civil Enforcement Officers only issue Penalty Charge Notices by attaching them to vehicles.
And is it encouraging anyone who receives a message like this to report it to Action Fraud, by calling them on 0300 123 2040 or by visiting their website.
Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We have been made aware of residents receiving fraudulent texts and emails claiming that the council has issued them with a Penalty Charge Notice for parking illegally.
"We’re urging residents that receive these messages to report it to Action Fraud and to not pay the fine through using the link provided.
"Our Civil Enforcement Officers only issue Penalty Charge Notices by attaching them to the vehicles themselves."
The raised walkway at Lower Dee Mill Park and the new staircase up to the wharf appear to be rapidly nearing completion as these pictures by llanblogger show.
Both projects are part of Llangollen's Four Great Highways scheme which has been funded with money from the previous UK Government's Levelling Up policy.
The aim was to “enhance the landscape and improve accessibility, interpretation and signage in the centre of Llangollen”.
The deadline for completion of the work has been pushed back twice - to June then August - after contractors encountered unexpectedly difficult ground conditions.
Latest deadline for completion given recently by the project team was late September which it appears will now be achieved.
The signage and wayfinding aspect of the project was also due to be installed before the end of September 2024.
The Levelling Up application was supported by former MP for the area Simon Baynes and £3.8 million was allocated to Denbighshire to invest in the communities of Llangollen, Llantysilio, Corwen and surrounding areas.
* Meanwhile Denbighshire County Council workmen were busy this morning (Thursday) with maintenance work on the pavement in Castle Street.
Llangollen Operatic Society is hosting a charity cake afternoon at St Collen's Community Hall on Saturday October 5, from noon until 4.30pm
It will feature traditional afternoon tea with a range of freshly-baked cafes.
There will also be tombola and a raffle.
Donations are £4 and money raised will go towards North West Cancer Research, Llangollen Dementia Carers Group and Clwyd Special Riding Centre.
One of the event organisers said: "We've raised £5,019 since we started five years ago and lots of charities have been helped.
"All volunteers donate homemade cakes and give up their time.
"Everyone who comes along loves that we use China cups and teapots etc."
Work is finally underway on the Newbridge Road landslip repair works, a story in the Leader says.
* To see the full report, go to: Work underway to repair Newbridge Road after landslip | The Leader (leaderlive.co.uk)
Llangollen's famous wandering cat now has his own Facebook page documenting his travels, according to a story on Leader Live.
* For the full story, see: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24592474.llangollens-celeb-cat-raymond-gets-facebook-page/
As part of its Heritage Skills Partnership project the Little Learning Company is offering fully-funded origami workshops at its base in the Old Armoury building in Llangollen.
Details are below:
