Council’s digital officer can help with your internet problems

Residents and businesses in Denbighshire can benefit from free advice and assistance from the Council’s Digital Officer who can find the best solution for internet issues they may be experiencing due to a slow connection. 

With an increasing number of residents using technology to work from home, and with many services, such as banking and utilities now online, it is essential that people can access a reliable service to meet their daily needs.

 

 Philip Burrows, Denbighshire’s Digital Officer. said: “Some residents have slow or unreliable internet connections, and that’s where I come in. I can help by diagnosing the problem and then work with residents to fix it, with the aim of improving the quality of their internet connection.

 

“We find that people experience a range of issues, for example, some may be fairly straightforward problems that require a tweak to their home network. However, others may have more complex issues which will need to be resolved with a third party. I can be the go-between to hopefully take the stress out of sorting these types of problems. 

"I can also advise on how to source funding to set up fibre community partnerships if there are specific communities who are all experiencing similar problems. I’m happy to advise any resident or business in Denbighshire on any topic related to their internet connection.”

 

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage, said: “Ensuring better digital networks is essential and supporting communities to achieve this is a key priority in the Council’s Corporate Plan. 

"Denbighshire is committed to helping residents to understand the options and solutions for improved internet connectivity – crucial for the digital age we live in today. I encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulties with their internet to contact Philip who will be able to advise on the best course of action.”

 

* If you’re experiencing slow internet speeds or have trouble connecting to the internet in your home, contact the Council’s Digital Officer on communitydevelopment@denbighshire.gov.uk

Pengwern February timetable and bus trips

 

Ysgol Dinas Bran wins award for its international work

* Becky Gittins with Andy Wallis from Ysgol Dinas Bran.

Ysgol Dinas Bran in Denbighshire has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the award, which celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in global education. 

Bringing an international dimension into the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world.

At the recent 2025 award ceremony local MP Becky Gittins met Andy Wallis from Ysgol Dinas Bran to congratulate him on the school’s achievement.

She said: “Huge congratulations to Ysgol Dinas Bran for everything they have done to earn this prestigious award.

“The International School Award encourages and support schools to embed an international ethos and a whole school approach to international work. It also encourages collaboration with several partner schools on curriculum-based work and year round international activity, as well as providing a real focus on involving the local community.

“It was a pleasure to learn more about what the school has been doing to bring a real international dimension to its children’s education.”

Put your best foot forward to explore Dee Valley delights

* Snowdrops at St Tysilio’s Church. 

The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape Countryside Rangers are leading a series of guided walks in the Dee Valley.

Crossing parts of south Denbighshire, the Dee Valley is an iconic area of truly outstanding scenic and visual quality, featuring a diverse landscape of heather moorland, limestone crags, ancient woodlands and windswept hilltops, all cut by the sweeping River Dee.

The scenic landscapes, dramatic summits and historic towns and villages have inspired folklore, literature, painting and music over many centuries.

National Landscape rangers with support from Nature for Health and also Denbighshire Housing put on regular Dee Valley guided walks, showing the work they are doing to protect and conserve the area, and guiding people to embrace the landscape and heritage which makes it so special, all while enjoying the added benefits of being outdoors.

The next guided walk be discovering the snowdrops at St Tysilio’s Church on Thursday February 6 from 1pm until 3pm. 

The meeting point will be at Llantysilio Green. Overlooking the Horseshoe Falls, St Tysilio’s is famed for its carpet of Snowdrops, thought to date from the thirteen century.

On Tuesday March 11, from 1pm until 3pm, rangers will lead a guided walk around Wenffrd Nature Reserve and Llangollen Canal. 

The reserve winds through a variety of habitats and offers beautiful views across the River Dee. The meeting place is Wenffrwd Nature Reserve.

Councillor Alan James, Denbighshire Cabinet Lead Member for Local Development and Planning, said: “Getting outdoors is so beneficial for boosting physical and mental health and I would encourage anyone to join these fantastic, guided walks by the rangers to learn about the management and history of the Dee Valley area."

* For further details and to book on to the walks please email chloe.webster@denbighshire.gov.uk

Newbridge Road repairs due to be completed in May, says report

North Wales Live is reporting that repairs to a section of Newbridge Road wrecked by a landslide four years ago are on course to be completed in May. 

Its closure and the diversions through Llangollen which it caused have brought misery to local residents and businesses since 2021.

* For the full story, see: End in sight for North Wales landslip road after years-long closure for repairs - North Wales Live

Latest roadworks alerts from the county council

Latest roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

Hall St jct with A5 Berwyn St, Llangollen HALL STREET 27/01/2025 28/03/2025 Gwaith Ar Wal Gynnal/ Retaining Wall Works OBR CONSTRUCTION

OUTSIDE NUMBER 3 GREEN LANE 03/02/2025 07/02/2025 Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works WALES & WEST UTILITIES (D LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

NR CATTLE GRID A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD LLANGOLLEN LL20 7UH A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD 20/02/2025 20/02/2025 2 Way signals is required for safe pole testing works. SUNBELT RENTALS

Hall Street, Llangollen. 12/04/2025 17/04/2025 Gwaith Draenio / Drainage Works NMWTRA (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

PARKING BAY EAST STREET EAST STREET 28/01/2025 30/01/2025 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY (GEORGIA) LLANGOLLEN Atal Parcio yn unig / Parking Suspension Only

GLAN YR AFON HORSESHOE PASS VIEW 10/02/2025 10/02/2025 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

O/S NUMBER 20 CASTLE STREET 07/04/2025 09/04/2025 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

A539 Verge PANORAMA WALK 03/02/2025 07/02/2025 Cynnal y Lon Gerbydau/ Carrigeway Maintenance DCC HIGHWAYS Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

County council kept busy dealing with trees felled by storm Éowyn

During last weekend’s storm Éowyn, which saw strong winds and rainy showers, the council responded to a number of fallen trees, as well as other disruptions on Denbighshire's road network.

Their highways teams were stationed ready on Thursday evening, working out-of-hours ready to respond to callouts.

A total of 29 calls were attended to from fallen tree reports throughout Friday and the weekend, with the teams working with local partners to quickly clear roads around the whole county. 

Along with the calls about fallen trees, a number of more minor reports were attended to along the road network.

Paul Jackson, Head of Highways & Environmental Services, said: “The highways teams were prepared for this recent spell of bad weather, and worked in very windy and unfavourable conditions to ensure that our road network stayed open and safe throughout the weather warning period.”

Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “I’d like to thank our highways teams, as well as the multiple partners we work with for their quick response to a number of fallen tree reports throughout the weekend. They help keep our roads safe and secure, making sure our roads are passable.”