Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council

Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

Pengwern / Trem Yr Ysgol, Llangollen, 30/03/2026 - 30/04/2026, Gwaith Teithio Llesol / Active Travel Works PRONIN LIMITED, Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

O/S LLANGOLLEN PAVILION CAR PARK ENTRANCE - ADJ NO. 9 ABBEY ROAD, until 20/03/2026, Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works WALES & WEST UTILITIES, Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

A542 AT JUNCTION OF BROOK STREET, PENGWERN, until 30/04/2026, Gwaith Teithio Llesol / Active Travel Works PRONIN LIMITED,  Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

JUNCTION REGENT STREET, HILL STREET, 15/05/2026 - 22/05/2026, Gwaith BT/ BT Works RNR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

OUTSIDE PENDYFFRYN, GRANGE ROAD, 05/05/2026, Gwaith BT/ BT Works PLATINUM (DCC), Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

ABBEY ROAD, 13/04/2026 - 30/04/2026, Ailwynebu/ Resurfacing DCC HIGHWAYS, Confoi 10 mya/10 mph Convoy

A542 Carriageway, HORSESHOE PASS, 24/03/2026 - 02/04/2026, Ailwynebu/ Resurfacing DCC HIGHWAYS, Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

A542, APPROXIMATLEY GWEN HEFR A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD, 06/05/2026, Gwaith BT/ BT Works RPO WILLIAMS CIVIL ENGINEER, Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

Have your say on part you could play in UK Town of Culture process

                 * Have your say at the railway between 9am and 10am.

This Saturday you can have your say on how the voice of the local community is heard in the current UK Town of Culture competition.

At a packed public meeting in the Town Hall last month it was unanimously decided that Llangollen should go ahead with a bid to win the coveted title and land prize money of up to £3 million.

At its last meeting the Town Council, which is spearheading the process, approved the submission of an official expression of interest in the competition, which is being run by the UK Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for towns in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

* Have your say at the Town Hall from 10.30am until 3.30pm.

Finalists and the winning town will be announced in early 2027. The delivery year will be 2028.

This Saturday researchers working on behalf of the DCMS will be at Llangollen Railway Station between 9 and 10am, located outside the café on Platform 1, to hear your views on how the public should help choose between the towns in the competition and their bids.

Afterwards, the researchers will continue the conversation at Llangollen Town Hall from 10.30am until 3.30pm.

Update on St Collen's Genesis project

 

Activity afternoon at St Collen's on Good Friday

 

Christmas arrives early for Llangollen and Corwen Railway

* Christmas on Llangollen railway last year.

Llangollen and Corwen Railway has unveiled its plans for an "even bigger, brighter and more magical" festive season, with more trains, more experiences, and even more opportunities for families to create Christmas memories. 

Following the phenomenal success of last year’s season, when every single Santa Special sold out, the railway has decided to launch tickets a full nine months before Christmas. 

The first Christmas services will be on Saturday, November 28 – with services up to Christmas Eve. Tickets will also be available from Friday for its popular Sion Corn Welsh Language Christmas Experiences and its hugely popular Mince Pie Specials, which will be extended right into 2027.

 

Tickets are now available here: https://llan.hops.org.uk/tickets/santa-specials1

The decision comes after huge demand from visitors from across the UK who told the railway they wanted the chance to secure their festive trip well in advance. 

For the first time ever, families can also add optional ticket refund protection when booking, allowing them to recover 100% of the ticket price if plans change, offering extra peace of mind when booking early.

 

Even better news for families is that prices have been frozen for 2026, ensuring this much-loved experience remains accessible while continuing to deliver the high-quality festive magic that visitors have come to expect.

 

The railway’s famous Santa Specials will once again take passengers on a magical winter journey through the breathtaking Dee Valley. Festively decorated carriages, cheerful elves, and a special visit from Santa himself will create a truly unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

 

At the start of the journey, adults will receive a warming mulled wine and festive mince pie at Llangollen, while children will enjoy special festive treats before boarding their Christmas adventure.

 

Santa will travel on board the train before settling into his grotto at Lapland in Carrog, where families can enjoy a special meet and greet, take photographs, and share a magical festive moment together. Each child will also receive a high-quality age-appropriate present.

 

Visitors will also be able to enjoy high quality festive food at Lapland, with a range of options available to pre-order online from September, helping families plan their perfect Christmas day out in advance.

 

With additional seating available and more services planned than ever before, even more families will be able to enjoy this wonderful Christmas tradition.

 

Anita Piatowska of the Llangollen and Corwen Railway said: “Our Christmas trains have become one of the most magical festive experiences anywhere in the UK and every year we welcome families who return to create new memories together. 

"Last year our Santa Specials completely sold out, which shows just how much people love the experience. By putting tickets on sale a full nine months before Christmas, we’re giving families the chance to secure their seats early and avoid missing out.

 

“We’ve frozen our prices for 2026, expanded the number of services and listened carefully to feedback from visitors and volunteers. With the return of high-quality age-appropriate presents, more trains and even more festive atmosphere, we believe this will be our most exciting Christmas season yet.” 

Tickets for the Santa Specials are on sale now, with the railway encouraging visitors to book early before the most popular dates sell out.

 

Tickets for additional festive services including Sion Corn Welsh Language Trains and Mince Pie Specials will be released this Friday. 

Tickets are available here: https://llan.hops.org.uk/tickets/santa-specials1

 

 

Results showcased of a burning ambition to brighten the town

* Some of the people who organised and worked on the project with the benches in the background.

A group of dedicated community artists have had a burning ambition to use their intricate new skill to brighten up the town.

And the results of their efforts over the past few months were showcased to an appreciative audience at the Town Hall this evening (Tuesday).  

Thanks to a funding contribution from the Commuted Sums scheme, Llangollen Town Council has partnered with The Little Learning Company to run a community art project to create imagery on a number of benches using pyrography, which is the art of burning a design into the surface of the wood using a specialist tool.  

With guidance from expert tutor, Dr Victoria Ward, a dozen members of the community were enlisted to carry out the fascinating process and, since January, have burnt a variety of iconic images into 12 benches which will be placed at prime locations across the town.  

Their beautiful work celebrates the local landscape, wildlife, landmarks, history and heritage and include depictions of St Collen's Church, the International Pavilion, a steam train at Llangollen Station, Plas Newydd, Pontysyllte Aqueduct, Llangollen Wharf, the Chainbridge and Llangollen town bridge.

Others celebrate the library and Town Hall, music, theatre, dance, cinema and performance as well as reading and poetry. 

It is hoped that QR codes can be added to each bench so that people can map out a course to walk around town to admire them.

They were admired by an audience of people representing the various locations shown who were asked whether they would like to see the project extended and whether more benches are needed in the area and, if so, where they might be best placed. 

A Commuted Sum is a payment by developers to a local authority when it is not appropriate to provide the required outdoor open space during a development. 

The funds are held specifically for the enhancement of open spaces and play areas, and are often used for the same town or community council from where they came.

The Town Mayor, Cllr Aled Morris, said: "I think everyone who sees them is blown away by the way the benches have turned out - the artwork is absolutely outstanding - and I'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in the project."   

Michelle Wright from the Little learning Company said: “The opportunity to be part of a community-based project, leaving a lasting legacy around the town and passing on a new heritage skill to members of the community was an opportunity not to be missed.”

Please don't park at youth centre, says county council

An urgent appeal has gone out for people not to park at Llangollen Youth Centre.

It comes from Denbighshire County Council which says on that the car park of the building on Willow Street should be kept clear for the improvement work going on there.

The Facebook post says: "We are currently undergoing external improvement works at Llangollen Youth Centre (Willow Street, Llangollen LL20 8HH). 

"To ensure these works can proceed safely and without disruption, can we kindly ask visitors and residents not to park in the Youth Centre car park. 

"The Youth Club car park is private property and not for public use. While we understand it has been used regularly by residents, we now require the space to be clear.

"Work has begun on site, and we require the car park to be clear of vehicles as soon as possible to allow contractors full access.

"Thank you for your understanding and for helping us improve this community space."