Nation.cymru are carrying a story today which indicates that Llangollen's public toilets will not be closed.
Although the headline talks of "closure plans" the story suggests the future may have been secured for the Market Street toilets.
* For the full story, see: Council push ahead with toilet closure plans
Latest local roadworks update from Denbighshire County Council is:
28 MILL ST MILL STREET 10/04/2025 10/04/2025 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY
A542 Verge ABBEY ROAD 31/01/2025 13/06/2025 Gwaith Ar Wal Gynnal/ Retaining Wall Works DCC HIGHWAYS
OUTSIDE PROPERTY CALLED 'MAYTREE' FRON BACHE FRON BACHE 07/04/2025 09/04/2025 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure
Llandyn Hall Farm Culvert TRACK TO LLANDYN HALL FROM A539 28/04/2025 23/05/2025 Gwaith ar Gylfat/ Culvert Works Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure
Hall Street, Llangollen. HALL STREET 12/04/2025 17/04/2025 Gwaith Draenio / Drainage Works NMWTRA (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) Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights
A new series of Denbighshire walks are encouraging walkers to try out more sustainable routes.
Produced by Denbighshire County Council Tourism Department, the newly published ‘8 Sustainable Walks: Discover Denbighshire by Bus’, has been developed to help keen walkers leave their cars at home to discover more of the county’s sights and sounds.
The walks were created by Julie Brominicks with the county’s bus services in mind. Julie was an educator at the Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth.
Her book The Edge of Cymru, published by Seren Books, is the story of her walk around Wales in the course of a year. Her work is also regularly published in the BBC Countryfile magazine.
Arranged in order with the shortest first, each with its own map, they’re accompanied by Julie’s descriptions.
The walks take in some of the most picturesque areas including the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Llangollen Canal World Heritage Site.
They also start and finish near a bus stop, so walkers can leave the car at home.
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said: “Denbighshire is a fantastic walking destination for both residents and visitors alike. We have stunning varied scenery to walk through to relax and soak in the views.
“It’s great that this new series of walks helps you relax even more by taking away the stress of driving and parking and it fits in so well with how we are working to improve the county’s environment.”
* You can download ‘8 Sustainable Walks: Discover Denbighshire by Bus here: https://www.northeastwales.wales/booklets/
Print versions will be available shortly from Tourist Information Points and Centres.
Looking back over 100 years isn’t something the Berwyn and District u3a usually does, but at the last open meeting members were gripped by Strange Meetings, a moving performance by actor and author Shaun Higgins.
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Denbighshire councillors have approved a management buyout for Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL).
The move will see DLL - which runs leisure centres across the county including Llangollen but from April 1 no longer Llangollen Pavilion - being funded to the tune of £1.5m by a private investor to purchase the company.
DLL says the aim is to grow and sustain and protect leisure services in the county over the next 10 years.
Meanwhile, it will lead to savings for the council with an initial payment for the company and an on-going annual saving in the cost of the service provided.
This decision is dependent upon the council being satisfied as to a number of practical and regulatory matters to be determined over the next few months.
Jamie Groves, Managing Director of DLL, said: "There comes a point where we need to change the structure of the company. The council considered a proposal whereby we could bring some investment into the company. It's unique, the first of its kind, and an option I'm sure many councils won't have.
"This is about protecting our services for our residents, protecting jobs for our staff, protecting all the things we've become happy with as residents and visitors, and giving the company the best possible chance to grow into the future. We are essentially investing and growing instead of cutting and shutting. The council has taken the bold step in supporting us. It's transformational."
Councillor Rhys Thomas, Lead Member for Housing and Communities for Denbighshire and a Chair of DLL’s Board of Directors, said: “There was a full and open debate in the council chamber on Wednesday where all members were given an opportunity to air their views.
"Some members had legitimate concerns about the changes which were being discussed but by the end of the meeting most members agreed that the way forward was to approve the proposal. It was explained that not accepting the proposed changes could put at risk the excellent service delivered by DLL for the people of Denbighshire.
“As members, we needed to be sure that the proposal offered the best solution for Denbighshire residents and we’d like to reassure residents that the arrangements are being made to secure the future of leisure services over the next ten years in the county. We’d also like to reassure other parties, such as schools who share facilities with DLL, that we will ensure there are robust arrangements in place to safeguard these arrangements.”
The council says it will now work with DLL over the coming months to move the project forward.
* It was announced last month that Llangollen Eisteddfod will take over the day to day running of the Pavilion from DLL all year round, rather than just having access for a one-month period during the summer.
* Sam Rowlands MS at the Wrexham Maelor car park.
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is calling for improvements to alleviate parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Mr Rowlands was commenting after hearing that the health board was considering re-introducing a park and ride system at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan.
He said: “I was a great supporter of the park and ride service which operated to Glan Clwyd Hospital and disappointed when it was discontinued. I certainly feel that the health board needs to be looking at a options and even a similar system for Wrexham Maelor.
“I believe it is something that the health board needs to be looking at as a matter of urgency and a solution needs to be found.
“Parking, as we all know, has been a major and challenging issue at all our hospitals in North Wales for many years as the demand quite clearly outweighs the number of spaces available at all three sites.
“I still receive emails from angry constituents who have been faced with this problem, and I feel so very sorry on their behalf as it is something which really should have been resolved by now.
“I will be demanding answers from BCUHB and will be raising the matter in Welsh Parliament as a matter of urgency.”
A temporary traffic management scheme will be in operation on Abbey Road, between Abbey Dingle Nursing Home and Gwenallt, from Monday March 31 until Friday April 4, to allow resurfacing works to go ahead there.
