News Releases By Date
| 01/09/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire’s Dragon Sport’s the best! | Dragon Sport in Denbighshire has been identified by Sport Wales as the most successful and top performing in North Wales, with almost 11,000 participations by primary school aged youngsters in school and community clubs, taking part in a wide... |
| 31/08/2010 | |
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| Council tax help for pensioners | Denbighshire County Council has been successful in securing £148,672 as part of the Welsh Assembly Government grant for helping pensioners with council tax and people in receipt of a state pension and liable to pay council tax in the county as... |
| 27/08/2010 | |
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| Public services on county meetings' agendas | Public spending cuts will be one of the key issues being discussed at forums arranged for people to have their say on public services in Denbighshire. The events are being arranged by the Denbighshire Local Service Board - a partnership made up of... |
| 24/08/2010 | |
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| Excellent day for GCSE results | Denbighshire is delighted to achieve ground breaking results. Provisional results recorded by schools indicate that over 98% of pupils have achieved exam success. Early indications show students across Denbighshire achieving 5 A* - C and... |
| 23/08/2010 | |
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| Walk and Draw in the Clwydian Range | Have you ever wanted to capture the magic of the hills on paper? This September, residents and visitors to the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are invited to join local artist Bill Kneale and County Archaeologist Fiona Gale on... |
| Council pledges support to small businesses | Denbighshire County Council is the latest authority to pledge its commitment to developing a constructive relationship with small businesseses through the Federation of Small Businesses. At the annual Denbighshire and Flintshire Show, the... |
| Councils' marquee a picture of health at annual show | Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils' joint marquee at the annual Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show was given a clean bill of health by winning the best non-agricultural trade stand for its health and well-being theme. The... |
| Heather and Hillforts reaches Bangor | Paintings produced as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded project, Heather and Hillforts, by local artist Bill Kneale are currently on display in the Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery in Bangor. Last year Rai Karl, Professor of Archaeology at... |
| Councils’ new way of working | Work starts next week to develop a new way of working across Conwy and Denbighshire. In a project expected to take up to 2 years to complete, plans will be laid out for collaborative working between Conwy County Borough Council’s Regulatory... |
| 20/08/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire's Revenues and Benefits teams need your help | Interested in joining a forum to have your say on revenues and benefits in Denbighshire? The Revenues and benefits department is responsible for collecting council tax, business rates, sundry debtors and payment of housing and council tax benefit.... |
| 19/08/2010 | |
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| Youth Justice Service receives positive report | Inspection of Youth Offending work in Conwy and Denbighshire by HM Inspectorate of Probation Conwy Denbighshire Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received a positive report for making a difference to the lives of the children and young people... |
| A level results announced | Early indications show that the A Level pass rate at Denbighshire’s eight secondary schools in 2010 is 97.7% (A-E grades), down 0.1% on the 2009 figures.The Welsh average figure for A-E grades is 97.1% and UK average is 97.6%.The proportion of... |
| WINSENT supports Denbighshire’s artists | WINSENT is hosting a networking event on 3 September 2010 at Saronie's Café Bistro Bar at the Scala, Prestatyn, to celebrate the creative talent in Denbighshire and its surrounds. The event is taking place in conjunction with the opening of... |
| 17/08/2010 | |
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| Youth centre to temporarily close for refurbishment works | Denbighshire Youth Service is informing young people in St Asaph that the city's youth centre and office are to close temporarily, to allow important improvement works to take place. The work will involve installing a new mezzanine floor above the... |
| Your views needed on draft Welsh Education scheme | Denbighshire County Council is renewing its call for views on its draft Welsh Education Scheme. The document looks at the current provision, raising awareness of Welsh education and information for parents, assessing the demand for Welsh medium... |
| Have your say in Prestatyn schools consultation | Denbighshire County Council is reminding people that there's still time to have a say on two proposals on the future of primary school provision in Prestatyn. The proposals are a potential amalgamation of Bodnant Infants and Bodnant Juniors into a... |
| 12/08/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire is shortlisted for major award | Denbighshire County Council is celebrating after being the only Welsh council shortlisted for the APSE Service Awards as ‘2010 Overall Council of the Year in Service Delivery. Over 25 authorities entered four or more submissions in various... |
| Denbighshire Businesswoman of the year 2010 | Denbighshire Regeneration and Tourism is pleased to be supporting the 2010 Network She Awards and is urging people to nominate the county’s top business women for an award. The award ceremony will take place on Friday 19th November 2010 at The... |
| 11/08/2010 | |
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| Denbigh Heritage Festival Market | Open Doors will come to Denbigh for its eighth year this September and Denbigh Business Group are embracing the event by hosting a ‘Heritage Festival Market’. The market will run from 9am until 4pm on Saturday 11 September in the Market Hall... |
| 10/08/2010 | |
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| Red Arrows Fly high at Rhyl Air Show | Sunny skies and dizzying displays made this year’s Rhyl Air Show a fly-away success, organisers said today. Crowds of more than 60,000 lined the Promenade at Rhyl to see the World famous Red Arrows perform a breathtaking display over the... |
| 09/08/2010 | |
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| Housing need to be identified | An innovative partnership between the Welsh Assembly Government, Denbighshire County Council and Conwy County Borough Council and the Bay Life Initiative has led to the appointment of a Coastal Housing Enabler as part of the North Wales Coastal... |
| 06/08/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire residents have their say | 86% of Denbighshire residents are satisfied with their local area, according to a resident survey.This was one of the key findings of the survey carried out by the Local Government Data Unit - Wales in late 2009 on behalf of Denbighshire County... |
| 05/08/2010 | |
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| Mystery shoppers coming to Rhyl | Rhyl’s retail sector has been given a fantastic opportunity that could help improve our shopping offer dramatically, in a time when it is needed most. Skill Smart Retail is coming to town to assess our performance using a number of different tests... |
| Getting tough on environmental crime | Denbighshire County Council officers teamed up with North Wales Police recently to combat environmental crime.Operation 'Anti' took place in Rhyl town centre on 4 August. Seven enforcement officers and two police officers patrolled in... |
| Essential roadworks - Rhyl | Denbighshire County Council will start resurfacing works on the A525 Rhuddlan Road in Rhyl. The work will be carried out in two phases with the first phase starting on Monday 16 August between the roundabout at the Ffordd Derwen Public House to... |
| 04/08/2010 | |
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| Recycling: one step forward or two steps back? | Denbighshire’s residents are recycling more than anybody else in Wales, and we want it to stay that way!The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) is consulting right now on whether councils should be made to change their recycling systems in favour of a... |
| 03/08/2010 | |
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| Scouting for housing | An innovative scheme has seen the former scout hut in St Asaph transformed into two specialised bungalows.Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd and Denbighshire County Council have developed two bungalows including specialised equipment such as rise/fall kitchen... |
| OT Team recognised in Community Awards | Denbighshire Social Services’ Occupational Therapy Team has been acclaimed for their work in the community in two categories of the South West Rhyl Community First Awards 2010. They were recognised in the categories of ‘Health Initiative of the... |
| 02/08/2010 | |
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| Records broken all round at Gronant | Denbighshire Countryside Service staff and volunteers at the Little Tern colony in Gronant have seen all their hard work pay off, with 2010 becoming a record breaking season.A record total of 114 breeding pairs of this small, rare seabird were... |
| Corwen Pavilion update | Denbighshire County Council met with the Corwen Pavilion working group on 22 July.Denbighshire has agreed to transfer the land on which the pavilion currently stands to the working group on the proviso that the group sets itself up as a charitable... |
| Council tunes in to digital TV | Denbighshire County Council has gone all digital in its efforts to provide information about council services.The Welsh Assembly Government is funding an initiative which allows county councils to have a presence on Digital TV for the next 12... |
| 30/07/2010 | |
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| Spruced-up communities come up smelling of roses | The Chairman of Denbighshire County Council has praised three communities in the county for their tireless work to spruce up their areas, earning them national honours.Councillor Meirick Lloyd Davies has offered his congratulations to Rhyl,... |
| New chapter planned for Rhyl Library | A brand new chapter will begin in the history of Rhyl Library as work on a major revamp of facilities gets underway later this summer.The new look modernised library will include new layout of shelves and seating, hundreds of new books, a new look... |
| 28/07/2010 | |
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| Healthy meals the main ingredient on cookery course | Looking to cook up a storm in the kitchen? Then a healthy cooking course being planned in Denbighshire could be on the menu for you. The OCN Level 1 Healthy Eating Through Practical Cookery course will be held on August 12, 13 and 16 at Ruthin... |
| Joint working firmly on council's agenda | Denbighshire County Council has expressed its commitment to joint working with other public sector organisations, to provide value for money services for the county's residents.At a council meeting held in County Hall, Ruthin today (Tuesday,... |
| Housing Advice Goes Online | Denbighshire County Council, in conjunction with partners across North Wales, has launched a new comprehensive online advice guide on all issues related to housing. The purpose of the online service, at www.nwhousingoptions.co.uk, (English) or... |
| Volunteers needed to get aboard the Night Rider | Can you drive? Do you want to be a buddy? Do you have spare time? Would you like to gain new skills and experience? If you can answer yes to these questions, Denbighshire County Council's Passenger Transport Team would like to hear from you. The... |
| 26/07/2010 | |
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| Fitness suite closes for major revamp | Denbighshire County Council is informing users of the fitness suite at Llangollen Leisure Centre that it will be closed for three weeks as of today (Monday, 26 July) for a major refurbishment. New equipment is being supplied by Technogym for the... |
| Countryside trail goes interactive | An interactive audio tour that guides you through breath-taking scenery of a section of Offa's Dyke in the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is being officially launched today. (Monday, 26 July) This is the third audio tour to be... |
| Conservation Workers proves a catalyst for employment. | Denbighshire County Council’s Countryside Service team, working with BTCV Cymru are proving that conservation work in partnership with local communities can have a positive impact on unemployment in an area while enhancing our green spaces for the... |
| Family Fun at Plas Newydd | There’s plenty to do for all the family at Plas Newydd, Llangollen throughout August. The family exhibition this year is an exhibition on hats and hatting, in association with HatWorks Hat Museum in Stockport, and Lock and Co. Hatters of London. ... |
| 23/07/2010 | |
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| Results of St Asaph by-election announced | Barry Powell, (Independent) has been elected Community Councillor to represent St Asaph East on St Asaph Town Council following the by- election on Thursday. The results of the election were:BROADHURST, David (Independent) 39 EATON, Norman... |
| 22/07/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire welcomes WAG funding for Welsh schools | Denbighshire County Council has welcomed news that the council has secured £3m of Welsh Assembly Government funding to enable a £4.2m investment in Welsh medium primary schools in the north of the county. The funding secured will be used to extend... |
| 21/07/2010 | |
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| What’s Occurrin’ this summer | Children, young people and parents looking for things to do over the summer holidays are being thrown a lifeline by a local website. YouthDen.com (Welsh Difanc.com) has collated over thirty pages of events, days out and places to visit across the... |
| 19/07/2010 | |
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| Broadband access scheme welcomed | A new scheme aimed at bringing broadband services to rural communities across Wales has been welcomed by Denbighshire County Council. The Broadband Support Scheme will allow individuals and communities in 'not-spots' to approach service providers... |
| Denbigh prepares for next phase of flood risk management scheme | Work on Phase 3 of the £5million Denbigh Flood Relief Management Scheme will begin this Autumn, which will see large sections of work in the Lon Llewelyn, Smithfield Road and Lenten Pool areas of the town in a bid to protect homes and businesses... |
| Denbigh Townscape Heritage Initiative Phase 2 | Improvements to a number of properties in Denbigh have been completed as part of the second phase of the Townscape Heritage Initiative, which aims to protect historic properties in the town. The works completed are: · 45 Vale Street,... |
| 16/07/2010 | |
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| Three country parks linked by FREE shuttle bus! | If you are one of the thousands of people visiting Loggerheads, Coed Moel Famau and Moel Famau this summer try out our free shuttle bus service. Huw Rees, Interim Head of Tourism, Culture and Countryside, said: “We hope that this service will... |
| School pupils take part in mock wedding | Pupils from Ysgol Y Llys in Prestatyn have recently taken part in a mock wedding.Parents were invited to watch as the children, who were all aged seven and under, participated in the service led by the Reverend Brian Huw Jones at Rehoboth... |
| Parents go back to school to learn Welsh | A special service was held in Ysgol Y Llys, Prestatyn recently to acknowledge the efforts of a group of parents to learn the Welsh language.The scheme, which was run with the support of Coleg Harlech, has been in operation providing Welsh lessons... |
| On track for cycling centre of excellence | Denbighshire and Conwy County Councils welcome the announcement by Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones, of a major funding boost to establish North Wales as a centre of excellence for cycling following a successful bid for funding from Visit... |
| Come and take a walk on the wild side to Caer Drewyn Hillfort | Denbighshire Countryside Service and local access for all company, Fieldsman Trails, are inviting visitors on a walk to the magnificent hillfort of Caer Drewyn, Corwen, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. The Caer Drewyn hillfort,... |
| 15/07/2010 | |
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| Fun for all the family this summer at Ruthin Gaol | Ruthin Gaol has announced a series of special events for all the family over the summer holidays.Every Wednesday in August from 12pm till 4pm families are welcome to come and take part in extra activities included in the admission price, beginning... |
| Book your place at the greatest sporting event in Wales this year… | European Ryder Cup Captain, Colin Montgomerie, is encouraging you to join your local library to be in with the chance of winning two tickets to the 2010 Ryder Cup which is being held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport from 1st – 3rd... |
| 14/07/2010 | |
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| Be smart around water | Denbighshire County Council has launched a water safety initiative aimed at local school children. Denbighshire Watersmart started in March when Ian Olson, Coastal Facilities Officer, Lucy Jones Swimming Development Officer and a local coastguard... |
| Summer activities booklet hot off the press | A booklet packed with summer activities is now available.Produced by Denbighshire Family Information Service, this 10th edition of the booklet provides information on fun accessible activities and childcare throughout the summer, both in the area... |
| 13/07/2010 | |
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| School Watch & Smart Water | The launch of School Watch and Smart Water took place recently at Gwaenynog and Heulfre schools in Denbigh. School Watch aims to encourage people to keep an extra eye on their local schools during the long summer break in a bid to combat... |
| Zapcat racing heads to Prestatyn for the 'Welsh Tour' | Wales is set to play host to the next two tour stops of the UK Zapcat Racing Championships with the first of the “Welsh Tour” events taking place in Prestatyn on the 24th & 25th July and then heading south to Barry Island on the 7th & 8th August.... |
| 12/07/2010 | |
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| The best dressed teams in town! | A group of youngsters from Ysgol Caer Drewyn in Corwen have been busy fundraising in their community to purchase new football kits. The children joined their local summer football league and decided they needed a new kit after playing their first... |
| Ysgol Llantysilio says goodbye | Ysgol Llantysilio closes on Friday after being in existence since 1858. Headteacher, Gordon Hughes says, “It has been a privilege to be the head teacher since 1998, and I shall certainly miss the school, staff and pupils as well as the views as I... |
| Water warning | Denbighshire Lifeguards are reminding people to take care when visiting the beach this summer. Lifeguards were on hand to deal with two incidents in Prestatyn over the weekend.A mother was concerned about the health of her 4 week old child who... |
| Art and Armour at the Gaol | Armour, art and artefacts will mix at a special event for children to be held on Saturday 17 July at Ruthin Gaol. The Armour and Artefacts Day, which takes place annually, will also include an art event as part of Children’s Art Day.During the... |
| 07/07/2010 | |
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| Artist commissioned to light up Jubilee Tower | October 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Jubilee Tower, which sits at the top of Moel Famau - the highest point of the Clwydian Range. Moel Famau lies within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding... |
| 06/07/2010 | |
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| Properties benefit from railings and gates scheme | The second phase of a joint project to reinstate the cast and wrought iron railings and gates in Denbigh is now complete.The scheme used historic photographs and matched remaining railings and gates at the properties to improve the look of the... |
| Denbighshire school celebrates 50 years and IIP first | Ysgol Twm o’r Nant in Denbigh has lots of reasons to celebrate this month.Not only have the pupils and teachers of the Welsh medium junior school buried a time capsule in recognition of its 50th birthday, but they have been presented with not one... |
| Ysgol Tremeirchion Open Evening | On Friday, 9 July, Ysgol Tremeirchion will be hosting its annual Open Evening and barbecue from 4pm to 6pm. The eagerly awaited get together is a chance for parents, family and friends to meet and to celebrate the success of the school and all it... |
| 05/07/2010 | |
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| A pioneering service gets a ministerial seal of approval. | Welsh Assembly Minister for Health and Social Services, Edwina Hart, was guest of honour yesterday when she officially opened Hafan Lles in Prestatyn. Hafan Lles is a pioneering project in which health and social care professionals along with... |
| Candidates announced for St Asaph by-election | The Returning Officer has announced that three candidates are to stand for the by-election to represent the East Ward on St Asaph Town Council . They are:David Broadhurst (Independent)Norman Eaton (Member Brynford Community Council 6... |
| The name’s Bond: Conwy & Denbighshire Bond – License to House! | The Bond scheme enables homeless people, or people who are threatened with homelessness, gain access to private rented accommodation by providing a written rent deposit guarantee (a Bond) to the landlord. This is instead of a cash deposit. ... |
| Denbighshire’s own “time team” make discovery | Denbighshire’s Townscape Heritage Initiative team has made a surprising find. Work recently started to renovate a grade II listed 16th century building in Denbigh, identified as a critical project, has unearthed the building’s original... |
| Have your say on Rhyl High new build plans | Drop-in sessions are being arranged for individuals to get involved in discussions about the design of a proposed new building for Rhyl High School.The first steps towards designing a new building are underway and more consultation events and... |
| 01/07/2010 | |
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| The 1911 Census - online and free at Denbighshire Record Office | Denbighshire Record Office at the Old Gaol, Ruthin, is now able to offer researchers free access to the 1911 Census thanks to a generous grant from CyMAL, The census is on the Findmypast website, which enables you to search the census simply and... |
| Denbighshire's roads to benefit from £3million investment | Denbighshire’s Highways and Infrastructure department has now finalised the highways maintenance schedule for the year ahead totalling works worth £3million thanks to funding from the Council and an additional grant from Welsh Assembly Government... |
| First Care Ambassadors trained in North Wales | A new Ambassador scheme to help raise the profile of careers in social care has been launched by the four Social Care Partnerships across Wales. The North Wales Social Care in Partnership (SCiP) is a regional partnership which is supported by... |
| 28/06/2010 | |
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| Call to arms for tourism businesses! | Denbighshire County Council’s tourism team is here to offer help and advice to all businesses involved in the tourism sector. The team is inviting members of the tourism trade, and anyone thinking of starting a tourism-related business, to come... |
| Denbighshire school goes green! | Denbighshire’s Green Team has been spreading the word on recycling. Pupils at Ysgol Brynhyfryd, Ruthin, have been working with the team to make “Go Green” notepads. The school’s Eco Group have been busy making the 100% recycled notepads to use... |
| 25/06/2010 | |
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| Children take one giant leap into libraries! | We have lift off! Libraries across Denbighshire are getting ready to launch children into orbit for an inter-galactical adventure that will keep them reading throughout the school summer holidays....with the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge. And it’s... |
| Town sculpture works plans to go on show | Plans for two sculpture works that will act as gateways to the local community will go on display in Prestatyn on 11 July. As part of the Prestatyn Public Art Project, Bernie Rutter from Sculptureworks will be ‘setting up stall’, at the Scala... |
| Find out what’s happening to Prestatyn Railway Station | Officers from Network Rail, contractors Murphy Construction and Denbighshire County Council’s Major Projects officers will be on hand to answer queries from members of the public about works going on at Prestatyn railway station.A drop-in session... |
| North Wales Fire and Rescue Service works in partnership with Denbighshire Telecare to help protect | North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is working in partnership with Denbighshire County Council to help protect elderly and vulnerable residents across the County.A new agreement will see firefighters fitting specialist Telecare equipment, which... |
| 24/06/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire Records Office hosts murder mystery exhibition | June 29, 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most notorious crimes in Victorian England, as described in the 2008 best seller The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale. The book details the investigation into the murder of the... |
| Milltir Sgwar exhibition showcases pupils' creative talents | Talented pupils from three primary schools will have their handywork on display at a quiltwork exhibition going on show at Ruthin Craft Centre this weekend. Denbighshire County Council's Arts in Schools service and Flintshire County Council’s... |
| Denbighshire swims to victory | The Denbighshire Development Team achieved a convincing win over 6 other clubs from North Wales in the North Wales round of the Swim Wales National Development League at Llandudno on Saturday 19 June. Special mention should be made of the novice... |
| 23/06/2010 | |
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| Another council team up for top award | Denbighshire's Revenues team is in the running for two national awards.The team has been shortlisted in two categories at the Institute of Ratings, Revenues and Valuation (IRRV) National Awards; one in the Revenues Team of the Year category and... |
| Interpreting the past- using car parks?! | Visitors to the Clwydian Range may be more used to picking up a leaflet, browsing an information panel or surfing the net to find information about the area, but a new resource is to be used to interpret the past - the old fashioned car park.Work... |
| Denbighshire Head of Service heads back to the frontline | If you’re planning to use any of Denbighshire’s leisure facilities, town halls, parks or youth centres in August, keep an eye out for Jamie Groves, Denbighshire’s Head of Leisure Services. For much of August, Jamie will be spending most of his... |
| 22/06/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire’s Cabinet approves consultation on education proposals | Denbighshire’s Cabinet has agreed today (Tuesday) to allow consultation on two proposals which will affect the future of primary school provision in Prestatyn.The first proposal is to commence formal consultation regarding potential amalgamation... |
| Investing in our children and young people's future | Investment in children and young people's education in Denbighshire is amongst the highest in Wales - and that's official.Figures released by the Welsh Assembly Government show that Denbighshire is spending £4,044 per pupil in 2010/2011, joint... |
| Don’t let your dog get hot under the collar this summer | Don’t leave a dog unattended in a vehicle is the warning from the North Wales Companion Animal Welfare Forum as the current heatwave looks set to continue. Every summer, warnings are issued about the dangers of leaving dogs in cars, but across the... |
| 21/06/2010 | |
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| Council's draft Welsh Education Scheme - we need your views | Denbighshire County Council is asking people for views on its draft Welsh Education Scheme, following approval by the Welsh Language Board.The document looks at the current provision, raising awareness of Welsh education and information for... |
| “For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo…” | Loggerheads Country Park in the stunning Clwydian Range of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be a fitting backdrop for a special promenade production of one of the world’s best known love stories, Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Cardiff-based... |
| Telecare takes to the road | A roadshow to demonstrate the benefits of Telecare equipment and technology will be taking place over the next three weeks in various locations throughout Denbighshire. Telecare is a range of equipment and technology which can be used to help... |
| 18/06/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire offers advice on internet safety | Denbighshire County Council has been working with local schools to make sure our children are aware of how to stay safe on-line. Dr Michael Duke and Dr Melanie Ackers, from Denbighshire’s Educational Psychology Service, have been providing... |
| Denbighshire’s award winning street lighting and procurement team in the running for an Excellence W | Denbighshire County Council’s Street Lighting and Procurement Team is delighted to have been announced as finalists for this year’s Excellence Wales Award in the collaboration category. Excellence Wales is organised by the WLGA and funded by... |
| 17/06/2010 | |
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| Council tax collections - best in Wales | Denbighshire County Council is the top performing council in Wales for collecting council tax - and has the lowest council tax arrears in the country.Figures issued by the Welsh Assembly Government show Denbighshire's collection rates to be 98.2%... |
| Open Doors 2010 ready to launch! | Denbighshire Open Doors is ready to tempt you with new delights and old favourites when Denbigh, Llangollen and Ruthin welcome visitors and residents in September.The Open Doors Denbighshire guidebook will be available from July and you can now... |
| 15/06/2010 | |
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| Notice of St Asaph by-election | Denbighshire County Council is informing people of a by-election that will take place for a vacant seat to represent the East Ward on St Asaph Town Council.The by-election will take place on Thursday, 22 July 2010. If the election is contested,... |
| Denbighshire schools in performance | Primary, secondary and specials schools, county ensembles and music projects in Denbighshire are busy preparing for performances at the county’s prestigious Schools Festival of Performing Arts. Rhyl Pavilion Theatre will be the venue for five... |
| Have your say on parking restrictions changes | Denbighshire County Council is inviting people to share their views on proposed changes to parking restrictions in Ruthin. A review of on-street parking restrictions in the town has already taken place and Denbighshire County Council has now... |
| Satellite treasure hunt is a first for Wales | An eco-friendly treasure hunt through some of North East Wales most beautiful woodlands will be guided by a satellite circling the Earth. New EarthCaching trails are being held for the first time in Wales this summer in the woods of the Clwydian... |
| 14/06/2010 | |
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| Rooting out riverside weed proves a success! | Volunteers braved the weather on Wednesday evening to help rid the river Alyn of a non-native, invasive species – the Himalayan balsam. Himalayan balsam has rapidly spread along the Alyn and throughout the UK in recent years. It grows in dense... |
| 11/06/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire well-being grant up for grabs | A grant totalling £19,000 is up for grabs for activities in Denbighshire that promote and support well-being projects in the county. Bids are being invited from all sectors across Denbighshire (voluntary, statutory, community groups). The... |
| H M Stanley artist named | An artist has been chosen to create a statue of H M Stanley in his home town of Denbigh.The H.M.Stanley Commemorative Group awarded the commission to Nick Elphick, a local sculptor from Llandudno. Nick will be creating a statue of H M Stanley... |
| 09/06/2010 | |
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| Babies and books on the beach to celebrate National Bookstart Day 2010 | Denbighshire Library Service’s Bookstart team is holding a special rhymetime event in Rhyl this Thursday (10 June) as part of National Bookstart Day 2010 celebrations and families from across Denbighshire will be coming along to enjoy rhymes... |
| 08/06/2010 | |
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| Jelly fish beach warning | Denbighshire County Council is urging people to be vigilant along the coast during the current warm sunny spell after a number of jelly fish were reported washed ashore along a small stretch of beach between Rhyl and Prestatyn.The area affected is... |
| Helen up for the challenge in national competition | A Denbighshire County Council employee is celebrating making it through to the final four in a prestigious local government challenge. Helen Burkhalter, Denbighshire’s Portfolio Officer for Climate Change was one of several hundred applicants... |
| Showing the door to doorstep crime in Wales! | An awareness campaign to help reduce doorstep crime has been launched at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.The fully bi-lingual campaign will beam TV ads into living rooms, and post mailers through hundreds of thousands of letterboxes throughout May and... |
| Nantclwyd’s Bucks and Dandies! | Nantclwyd y Dre in Ruthin will return to the Georgian Age for a concert on Friday, June 25th. Musical Miscellany will present “Bucks and Dandies”, a costumed evening of music, stories and gossip from the Eighteenth Century. Actress and singer... |
| Denbighshire up for recycling gong! | Denbighshire County Council has been shortlisted for one of the top prizes at the prestigious National Recycling Awards 2010. Over 51% of the rubbish collected in Denbighshire last year was recycled, putting the Council in line for the award for... |
| Real Ale Festival ready to hit the road with Bus Route 76 | Forget finding a designated driver for this year’s Vale of Clwyd Real Ale Festival – just hop on the number 76 and get driven direct to the door!Once again, Denbighshire County Council is enhancing its bus service on the scenic 76 route on 10... |
| 07/06/2010 | |
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| The nose goes up in smoke | On Thursday 3 June, a section of the sand dunes at Horton's Nose was deliberately set on fire. This is bad news not only for the dunes themselves but for the fantastic wildlife found there. This wildlife site is home to many plants and animals... |
| Denbighshire and partners celebrate new affordable housing project | The footings have gone down for a new affordable housing development at Pentredwr, near Llangollen, after years of work to bring the scheme to fruition. The development, which has been co-funded by the Welsh Assembly, Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd and... |
| 04/06/2010 | |
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| Explore Corwen’s Countryside in Welsh | The countryside surrounding the historic market town of Corwen is rich in its views and history and on Tuesday the 8th of June there is the opportunity to explore the area’s countryside with the local warden. The 4 and a half mile route will... |
| 03/06/2010 | |
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| Summer activities booklet | Denbighshire’s Family Information Service welcomes you to share the experience of the summer with the launch of their 10th activity booklet. The booklet aims to provide information on fun accessible activities and childcare throughout the summer,... |
| 02/06/2010 | |
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| Taste of food safety on activity week menu | A wide range of activities are being arranged across Conwy and Denbighshire to promote food safety during national Food Safety Week (June 7-11). The main theme for the week is emphasising the importance of good food hygiene to prevent food... |
| Bike it Day @ Ysgol Bryn Hedydd | Youngsters at Ysgol Bryn Hedydd, Rhyl have been on a crusade to lower their carbon footprint over the last year by taking part in the national Bike It Campaign. The school has held a number of events since September, all of which have tried to... |
| 01/06/2010 | |
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| North Wales coastal clean up a big success thanks to volunteers. | A multi agency week long clean up along the North Wales Coastline has proven a great success. In total 9 clean ups were arranged during the week, in locations such as Talacre, Prestatyn, Gronant, Rhyl, Llandudno, Deganwy, Llanfairfechan, Brynsiencyn... |
| 27/05/2010 | |
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| Talented young readers represent county | Young readers from three Denbighshire schools have won a place in the grand final of the North-East Wales English Books Quiz, to be held on Wednesday, June 16th in Abergele.Teams from Ysgol Pen Barras, Ruthin, Ysgol Llywelyn, Rhyl and Ysgol Bryn... |
| Cabinet agrees for Children's Services merger with Conwy | Plans to merge Denbighshire's Children's Services with Conwy County Borough Council were given the go ahead in Denbighshire today (Tuesday) At the meeting of Denbighshire's Cabinet, Members agreed to pursue the merger between the two departments... |
| Second industry honour for the Scala | Denbighshire County Council has welcomed news that the Scala Cinema and Arts Centre in Prestatyn has been awarded a prestigious environment award.The facility was one of ten entrants in the Community Benefit category of the Royal Institute of... |
| Design team appointed for redevelopment of Rhyl High School | Plans for the redevelopment of Rhyl High School have taken a step forward with the appointment of Willmott Dixon as the lead contractor partner of the design team. The contract awarded in April is to develop an outline design solution by September... |
| Council welcomes end of Recovery Board | Denbighshire County Council says a decision to wind-up an independent recovery board set up in the wake of a 2007 Estyn inspection report is a signal of the confidence in the progress made to improve education in the county.The Board was... |
| 25/05/2010 | |
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| Future of town centres on summit agenda | Future of town centres on summit agenda A 'summit' meeting arranged by Denbighshire County Council has been held to discuss the future of town centres across the county, with an action plan now being prepared to address the issues raised. Up to... |
| H.M. Stanley Public Art Commission, Denbigh | The H.M.Stanley Commemorative Group is in the process of commissioning an artist, to create a statue of the man who hailed from the town and famously went on to become an accomplished explorer and politician. The group met on Tuesday 18th May... |
| Historical High Jinx at Nantclwyd Y Dre | Traditional garden games are on the Bank Holiday menu at Nantclwyd Y Dre in Ruthin on Monday May 31st. There is free entry into the garden at the historic house; Wales’ oldest timber framed town house, and there will be space for lawn games of... |
| All aboard the Biodiversity Train as Denbighshire goes wild for Wales Biodiversity Week | The whole of Wales is set to go wild for Wales Biodiversity Week from the 5 - 13 June. A range of events are planned to celebrate the amazing variety of life found in this corner of the world, including Denbighshire’s flagship event – an extra... |
| Algal bloom reassurance | Denbighshire County Council is reassuring people about a marine algal bloom that has been spotted along parts of the county's coastline. The phytoplankton bloom, which is not toxic and not harmful to humans, is seen as foam along the coast and is... |
| 24/05/2010 | |
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| Special milestone in Ruthin extra care housing scheme | Construction work on a property scheme which allows older people to remain living independently in their homes whilst able to access support 24 hours a day will get underway later this month. This scheme is being created in partnership by... |
| 19/05/2010 | |
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| Promoting Positive Change for Rhyl | A special workshop is being arranged in Rhyl as part of a major campaign to change perceptions of the town. Rhyl is one of four towns involved in the BRAND project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (EDRF) through the Ireland Wales... |
| Rhyl properties get a £240,000 make-over | A massive facelift has been completed on a number of Housing Association homes in Princes’ Street, Rhyl, thanks to a Property and Environment Grant from Welsh Assembly Government through Denbighshire County Council.The homes, managed by Clwyd... |
| Looking after the staff at local school | Members of staff at a Denbighshire primary school were offered an “MOT” this month.The head of Ysgol Twm o’r Nant in Denbigh, Geraint Davies, arranged a Staff Welfare Day on 18 May.Mr Davies said “The idea came about because I realised that we... |
| Flagship extra care scheme a "safe haven" | The flagship extra care home scheme in Denbighshire for older people who want to live independently in their homes whilst having support on hand 24 hours a day, provides a 'safe haven' for tenants, according to those very people who use the... |
| 18/05/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire celebrates a hat-trick at national transport awards | Denbighshire was celebrating with wins in three categories at the National Transport Awards in Cardiff on Friday. They were: The Vale of Clwyd Bus Improvements, seeing brand new buses on longer-distance and rural routes, new hourly services on... |
| Share your views on social care | Have your say on a draft document produced to show the effectiveness of social care in Denbighshire and how it can be improved for the future.Denbighshire County Council has produced its first annual report for social services. This follows the... |
| 17/05/2010 | |
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| Dog ban areas now in force | Denbighshire County Council would like to remind members of the public not to take their dogs onto certain sections of the beaches in Rhyl and Prestatyn. A dog ban area is now in force on Rhyl beach from the Blue Bridge to Old Golf Road. In... |
| A Ridgeline Ramble on the Range | As Summer approaches, the Heather and Hillforts Project are asking people to join them on a ridgeline ramble along the Clwydian Range. On Wednesday 26th May, you are invited to join a linear guided walk. Participants will meet at the top car... |
| 13/05/2010 | |
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| Countryside haven given makeover | One of Denbighshire Countryside Service’s coastline locations has been given a makeover. Access works have been carried out over the winter on the dunes at Horton’s Nose at the Foryd Harbour in Rhyl, to create a boardwalk with viewing platform, as... |
| 12/05/2010 | |
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| Peppa pig visits Rhyl | As part of Rhyl Week’s celebrations children’s television character Peppa Pig will be guest of honour at this year’s 999 day, held at the Events Arena, Rhyl Promenade on Sunday 30 May, 2010Everyone’s favourite cheeky piggy Peppa will be appearing... |
| 11/05/2010 | |
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| Get online for Adult Learners Week | Ever wanted to follow your family history online? Now’s your chance as Denbighshire Library Service arranges special sessions to mark Adult Learners’ Week (May 15-21). All libraries will be hosting a session on using Ancestry.com, a resource... |
| The Big Spring Clean | A major clean-up operation will target washed up waste on the North Wales shoreline. A multi agency week long coastal clean-up is to be held between 24th and 28th of May as part of the Welsh Assembly’s Tidy Towns Initiative. Community clean ups... |
| Council elects new chairman and vice chairman | Councillor Meirick Lloyd Davies is the new chairman of Denbighshire County Council. At a meeting of the Full Council at County Hall, Ruthin today (Tuesday), Councillor Davies, who represents the Trefnant ward was elected to serve as chair for the... |
| Game, set and match at tennis festival | Youngsters in the Dee Valley area fancying themselves as the next Tim Henman or Serena Williams of the tennis world are invited to get involved in a fun-filled festival taking place in Llangollen next month. Youngsters aged between five and ten... |
| 10/05/2010 | |
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| Stepping back in time – with a difference | Take a magic carpet ride to experience a day in the life of people from the Iron Age - without leaving your seat !The event at Loggerheads Country Park on Thursday, May 20 (2pm-3.30pm) will allow people to travel back 2,500 years to experience... |
| Hundreds out of poverty through welfare rights support | Latest figures show how advice workers in Denbighshire have helped 2116 local people gain an extra £8 million in social security benefits and tax credits during the 12 months to April 2010.This brings the running total to £79.9 million over the... |
| 07/05/2010 | |
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| General Election - Vale of Clwyd results 2010 | Below are the results for the Vale of Clwyd constituency in the 2010 General Election.Chris RUANE from the Labour Party was declared the winning candidate. The full set of results: BUTLER Mike Alliance for Green Socialism ... |
| Celebrating VE Day 65 years on! | A special anniversary will be marked in Denbighshire in style to celebrate 65 years since V.E Day.Residents and users of Llys Nant Activity Centre (Prestatyn) , Hafan Deg Day Centre (Rhyl), Awelon Residential and Day Care Centre (Ruthin) ,Dolwen... |
| 06/05/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire’s LDP sites out for discussion | Back in October and November last year, residents were asked to comment on the Deposit Denbighshire Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which will guide development in the County over a 15 year period.Among the responses received, a number... |
| 05/05/2010 | |
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| Walk and draw in the Clwydian Range | Have you ever wanted to capture the magic of the hills on paper?This May, residents and visitors to the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are invited to join local artist Bill Kneale and County Archaeologist Fiona Gale on a walk... |
| Council's Revenues and benefits teams celebrate special honour | Providing excellent services to customers has paid dividends for Denbighshire County Council's Revenues and Benefits teams, after the services were awarded a special recognition. The departments have been awarded the Customer Service Excellence... |
| 30/04/2010 | |
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| Dispersal Area granted in Rhyl | North Wales Police and Denbighshire County Council have worked in partnership to secure a dispersal area along the promenade in Rhyl, following persistent incidents of anti-social behaviour. The area covers the whole of Rhyl promenade from Splash... |
| 28/04/2010 | |
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| Cabinet approves Corporate Plan paper | Cabinet members are recommending Denbighshire's draft 'Delivering the Corporate Plan 2010-11' document to Full Council for adoption following the meeting today (Tuesday).Members agreed to the plan, which sets the strategic direction for the... |
| Caring for young carers | Cabinet members have approved a Young Carer's Strategy - a comprehensive, multi agency approach that will shape how Denbighshire and its partner organisations provide support and practical help for the County's young carers.It is estimated there... |
| Denbighshire and Conwy departments to merge | Plans to integrate the street lighting teams and street works teams of both Denbighshire and Conwy County Borough Council were given the green light in Denbighshire today (Tuesday).At the meeting of Denbighshire's Cabinet, members agreed for the... |
| 27/04/2010 | |
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| Countryside audio guide named one of the UK’s best | An interactive audio tour that guides you through breath-taking scenery in the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been highlighted as best practice in a national newspaper. The Telegraph has named its top ten audio trails, with... |
| Council's draft Welsh Education Scheme moves a step closer | Denbighshire's Cabinet has agreed for the council to consult on its draft Welsh Education Scheme, subject to approval by the Welsh Language Board. The document looks at the current provision, raising awareness of Welsh education and information... |
| Denbighshire pupils to hit the stage with Alarm legend | Legendary Welsh singer Mike Peters from the Alarm will feature in an evening of Pop performances with pupils from schools in the Dee Valley. On May 12th there will be two lively choral performances of young people by Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen... |
| 26/04/2010 | |
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| Tip Lane highway plans to go on display | A drop-in session has been arranged for Prestatyn residents to come and see plans for the highways element of a scheme to develop land off Tip Lane in the town. Denbighshire County Council has approved plans for 51 homes to be built on the land.... |
| 23/04/2010 | |
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| Raising sight and sound of the little terns | People with sight difficulties who love walking and nature can now join guided countryside walks in Denbighshire, with full audio commentary. Denbighshire Countryside Service runs events all year round and this year Colin Antwis of Fieldsman... |
| Interested in a career in social care? | Social Care in Partnership (SCiP) and Coleg Llandrillo are hosting a joint recruitment event at Llandrillo College on 29 April from 9:30am to 3:30pm for anyone interested in pursuing any kind of career in social care. From care assistant to... |
| 21/04/2010 | |
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| Council welcomes success in health and safety case | Denbighshire County Council says a fine imposed on a building supplies company for failing to comply with health and safety at work sends out a clear message to all employers in the county. The Council took court action against Thorncliffe... |
| 20/04/2010 | |
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| Taking to the stage in physical theatre workshops | Months of preparation by members of two physical theatre workshop groups in Denbighshire has paid off with the successful staging of their own version of a classic story.Members of the groups all have learning disabilities and/or autism, some of... |
| A-Z guide hot off the press | Due to popular demand, Denbighshire County Council has reproduced its A-Z Guide to Services. The booklet highlights the various ways you can contact the council: via the website, over the phone, face to face or electronically on e-mail. The... |
| Councils sign up to Scores on the Doors | Conwy and Denbighshire Councils are signing-up to the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme that will be rolled out later in 2010. The food safety teams at these neighbouring Councils are working together on the project to encourage businesses... |
| General Election - Vale of Clwyd candidates | Click on the link to access the names of all the candidates standing in the General Election on 6 May in the Vale of Clwyd constituency or for further information about elections. Parliamentary Elections 2010 The link will take you through to... |
| 19/04/2010 | |
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| Bin reminder for residents | Residents in rural communities and several smaller villages are being reminded about where they should set out their refuse for collection. Denbighshire’s policy requires residents to set out refuse where their property meets the highway. However,... |
| Brenig bird watching bonanza | Members of the public are invited to join experts at Llyn Brenig this bank holiday (Monday, 3 May) to survey bird life near the lake from 9am to 3pm, meeting at the Visitor Centre. Learn to recognise birds from a distance or identify them by... |
| 16/04/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire’s benefits team makes it into the top ten | Figures published by the Department of Work and Pensions rank Denbighshire joint 8th in the UK for the speed it takes the authority to turn around housing benefit and council tax benefit claims. Out of 378 local authorities in the UK, the... |
| 14/04/2010 | |
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| Residents in Denbighshire being reminded to secure their right to vote. | Time is running out to register to vote in the General Election and North Wales’ returning Officers are reminding voters they need to be on the electoral register otherwise they won’t be able to vote. Registering to vote only takes a few... |
| 13/04/2010 | |
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| Trading Standards officers in underage sales clampdown | Trading Standards officers in Denbighshire are warning retailers to be more vigilant after two were found to have illegally sold age restricted video recordings to an underage volunteer, one sold a computer game and the other a DVD. The sales... |
| Council tax collection rates on the up | Despite the economic climate Denbighshire’s council tax collection rate for 2009/10 as 98.2%, this is 0.1% higher than last year when our performance was the highest in North Wales and second highest in Wales. This is also the highest rate for... |
| F-Factor comes to Corwen | Fun with food and fitness will be the focus of a community festival being held in Corwen this coming weekend. Children and families are invited to attend the ‘F-Factor’ event being held at the Memorial Ground on Sunday, April 18 between 10am and... |
| 08/04/2010 | |
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| Launch of the Denbighshire Community Competitions 2010 | ISSUED ON BEHALF OF DENBIGHSHIRE VOLUNTARY SERVICES COUNCIL The annual Community Competitions arranged by Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council [DVSC] are launched this week. There are three categories of competition. The first one is... |
| 07/04/2010 | |
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| Denbighshire relaunches the Childrens Traffic Club! | A scheme set up to encourage three year olds to stay safe on the county’s roads is being relaunched in Denbighshire. The Children’s Traffic Club was originally launched in Denbighshire as a pilot scheme for the whole of Wales in April 2002. The... |
| 06/04/2010 | |
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| Home sweet Homeswapper | The number of Denbighshire County Council tenants finding a property exchange has increased 335 per cent since 2007/8, with two thirds of those swapping properties involving tenants registered with the Homeswapper schemeHomeswapper is a free web... |
| Stunning Clwydian Range appears on TV | Television viewers will have another chance to see the stunning scenery of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty when the region features in a repeat of the BBC Wales' Weatherman Walking programme, being broadcast on Tuesday, April... |
| Charity benefits from Chairman's Annual Ball | The Chairman of Denbighshire County Council, Councillor Joan Butterfield, recently held a Charity Ball at the Oriel House Hotel, St Asaph with over 100 guests in attendance. Following the event, £2,000 was raised for the Chairman's chosen... |
| Keeping our rural roads safe | Conwy and Denbighshire Councils’ Highways & Infrastructure Services are asking farmers and those in the agricultural industry to help them keep rural roads safer for everyone. The Authorities have published a guide to Farming and Public Roads,... |
| Help on hand in search for licensed premises oscar winners | A special event is being arranged to encourage people to apply for a special accreditation, as part of a national industry oscars for pubs and clubs, the only scheme of its kind in North Wales.Conwy and Denbighshire Councils’ joint Licensing... |
| 01/04/2010 | |
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| Community projects monies up for grabs | Town and community councils, registered charities, community and voluntary groups wishing to apply for financial assistance towards capital or revenue projects in Denbighshire are invited to register their interest.Monies are available for... |
| Volunteers needed for heritage castle clear-up | A special clearance day is being arranged by the North East Wales Community Archaeologist to help conservation efforts at Caergwrle Castle.As part of her work funded by Cadw, Sarah Pevely, the Community Archaeologist is arranging the clearance day... |
| Holiday lodges scheme for Bodfari rejected | Denbighshire County Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse planning permission for 60 holiday lodges at the Blue Hand Field site in Lleweni Parc, Bodfari. A Planning Inspector appointed by the Welsh Assembly Government supported... |
| 31/03/2010 | |
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| Weather update - Thursday | Latest on the weather situation: The A542 Horseshoe Pass between Llandegla and Llangollen that was closed yesterday because of heavy snow has now re-opened. The A543 between Bylchau and Llyn Brenig has also re-opened, but motorists are... |
| Build your own mini castle | Ever thought about having a go at building your own mini castle? Denbighshire Heritage Service is organising a free event, allowing people to have a go at creating a mini bricks and mortar castle and will tell people about the fantastic castles of... |
| Council tax guide hot off the press | 'Your Money', Denbighshire's definitive guide to council tax matters have now been delivered to over 46,000 properties in the county.The booklet provides information on all people need to know about their council tax, how it is made up, where the... |
| Llwybr Tyrnog is opening | People can put their best foot forward and join a walk being arranged by Denbighshire Countryside Service to mark the official opening of a footpath in Llandyrnog.Llwybr Tyrnog will be officially opened on Wednesday 7th April 2010 by Russell... |
| County roadworks | Denbighshire County Council wants to keep residents and visitors as informed as possible about roadworks in the county. Listed below are the major roadworks scheduled for April. These are not all works being carried out by the council.• Bryn... |
| 29/03/2010 | |
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| Your Community - Your Views | Come and have your say about local public services in a series of community forums being staged across Denbighshire. The events are being arranged by the Denbighshire Local Service Board - a partnership made up of a number of organisations... |
| Denbighshire debates Dignity in Care | A Dignity in Care learning exchange event was held on 25 March with the aim of sharing learning from older people’s experiences of health and social care. The event, organised by Denbighshire’s Older People’s Strategy Development Officer, Sandra... |
| 24/03/2010 | |
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| Exhibition starts the season at Plas Newydd | A new exhibition by artist Ann Bridges will start the season’s opening at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. Starting on 1 April, Ann’s “Spinning a Yarn” exhibition is based on the life-cycle of the silkworm. The paintings and prints will be on display in... |
| 23/03/2010 | |
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| Wander and Wonder through Denbighshire | Every year Denbighshire County Council’s tourism department produces promotional brochures for visitors to rural and coastal Denbighshire and this year is no exception.60,000 North Wales Borderlands brochures alongside 70,000 Rhyl and Prestatyn... |
| Are you ready for this year’s general election? | While the date for this year’s general election is not yet known, residents in North Wales are being urged not to wait until the date has been announced before they secure their right to vote. North Wales’ returning Officers are warning that the... |
| 22/03/2010 | |
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| Amendments to pub closure notices | The closure notices issued to pubs in Denbigh and Ruthin have been amended. This unusual step has been taken after local councillors received representations from the community that the planned closures would not just affect the pubs concerned... |
| 18/03/2010 | |
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| Political encounter for Denbighshire's Bookstart team | Representatives from Denbighshire's Bookstart team have returned from a trip to Westminster where they met Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane to talk about their work - and accidentally came across the Leader of the Conservatives, David Cameron being... |
| 17/03/2010 | |
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| Council commitment to adult protection praised | Denbighshire County Council has welcomed a report which praised the authority's work in protecting vulnerable adults in the county.The report, published) by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales follows an inspection which was carried... |
| Council welcomes Gerddi Glasfryn report | Denbighshire County Council has welcomed an inspection report which praises the services provided by Gerddi Glasfryn, the residential accommodation for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder at Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn in Denbigh.The inspection... |
| Little Tern's colony success highlighted in national newsletter | A colony for the Little Terns at Gronant Beach has been named as third largest colony of its kind in the UK and Ireland.A newsletter published by the RSPB states that 111 pairs of Little Tern nested at the site in 2009, with 123 young little terns... |
| 16/03/2010 | |
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| Search for licensed premises oscars underway | The search is on to find licensed premises across Conwy and Denbighshire that could receive special accreditation as part of a national industry oscars for pubs and clubs, the only scheme of its kind in North Wales. Conwy and Denbighshire... |
| 08/03/2010 | |
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| New partnership aims to preserve ancient boundaries | People across North East Wales are being given the opportunity to learn a new skill and help maintain an ancient craft. The North Wales Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) has joined forces with the Clwydian Area of Outstanding... |
| Denbighshire pupils celebrate Euro-competition success | Creative youngsters from Denbighshire will travel to Strasbourg later this month after their success in an essay competition arranged by Europe Direct to win a place at Euroscola.Euroscola is a European Parliament initiative which allows over 500... |
| Canadian rugby treat for North Wales pupils in no smoking event | Youngsters from Bodnant Junior School will scrum their way down to Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay later this week where they will hear the benefits of no smoking - from the international Canadian rugby team. Some members of the Canadian squad have based... |
| 05/03/2010 | |
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| Support project underway in Denbighshire | A project set up to help people overcome barriers, access training and gain employment has been launched in Denbighshire. The Genesis project has been set up to help individuals to plot a brighter future. Support Workers will help to raise... |
| 03/03/2010 | |
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| Green light for Tip Lane planning application | Denbighshire County Council has formally approved plans to build 51 new dwellings on land at Tip Lane, Prestatyn. The Council decided in November 2007 to approve the application, which also includes the construction of new vehicle and pedestrian... |
| 02/03/2010 | |
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| Lucky winners announced in Welsh Libraries Arts Competition | Teachers from Ysgol Gwaenynog, Denbigh joined winners from across Wales at a special awards ceremony at the Senedd in Cardiff to pick up their prizes in the first ever national libraries arts competition – Express Yourself!The final eighteen plus... |
| Cooking up a storm on board the Cooking Bus | Youngsters at Ysgol Melyd, Meliden will be cooking up a treat as they improve their culinary skills when the Cooking Bus returns to Denbighshire. The Cooking Bus is a large, hi-tech articulated lorry that opens out into a spectacular... |
| 01/03/2010 | |
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| New Record Office opening hours – for the record | From the 5th April 2010, following consultation with its users, Denbighshire Record Office will be operating new opening hours. The new opening hours are as follows:Monday CLOSEDTuesday 9.30 4:30Wednesday 9.30 4:30Thursday 9.30... |
| North Wales to share good practice in agriculture with Italians | Eight delegates from the Tuscany region of Italy are currently visiting North Wales on a study programme looking at the successful Welsh agri-tourism and agri-food practices. The group, which consists of farmhouse managers, university researchers,... |
| 23/02/2010 | |
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| Council sets record straight on bogus charity bags collection warning | Further to recent information released by Denbighshire County Council regarding charitable bag collections, the Council would like to clarify its position after issuing a warning regarding bogus charitable bag collections, following a number of... |
