News Releases By Date
| 02/02/2012 | |
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| Keep an eye on the vulnerable during this cold snap | Denbighshire Social Services is encouraging communities to consider the needs of people who are vulnerable in this severe cold spell As the weather gets colder, vulnerable people may suffer from poor health and may need some help in their everyday... |
| 01/02/2012 | |
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| Loyalty to libraries | Libraries across North Wales are introducing a new loyalty card to entice people into libraries to borrow books. Launching on National Libraries Day, 4th February 2012, this new initiative will reward one lucky loyal borrower with a fabulous prize... |
| Raising awareness of the cigarette vending machine ban | Traders across Denbighshire are being reminded about a ban coming into effect today (February 1) on the use of cigarette vending machines.The ban being introduced by the Welsh Government has come into force after an increase in the number of young... |
| 27/01/2012 | |
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| Welsh Government’s Environment Minister visits the extended AONB | The Environment Minister, John Griffiths, made a flying visit to the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty recently. Last November, he confirmed the Designation Order to create this new AONB that now covers 388sq Kms and... |
| Denbighshire welcomes Annual Improvement Report | Denbighshire County Council has welcomed the findings of the annual improvement report published by the Wales Audit Office. The report's main conclusion is that: “Overall, the Auditor General has concluded that the Council is improving outcomes... |
| Planning application - Cilmedw, Llangollen | Denbighshire County Council has confirmed it has now received separate planning applications to develop a new retail foodstore on the Dobson and Crowther factory site at Berwyn Street, and to relocate the print works business in a new purpose built... |
| Community groups to benefit from sports funding | Eight community groups are to benefit from the latest round of Denbighshire Community Chest funds.The funding is made available by Sports Wales through the Community Chest fund, administered by Denbighshire County Council.The successful... |
| 25/01/2012 | |
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| Rural projects success highlighted in celebration booklet | To mark the success of Denbighshire County Council’s Rural Key Fund a booklet has been produced highlighting the projects within the rural communities of Denbighshire that were successful in their funding bids.Twenty one projects were successful... |
| 24/01/2012 | |
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| Advice on hand to deal with cold weather | Denbighshire County Council is reminding residents that free advice and information is available to those struggling to heat their homes this winter.People struggling to provide heating due to poor housing conditions or low income are being... |
| Mystery shopper tests - the results are in | Business owners in Ruthin are being invited to attend a presentation on the findings of a mystery shopper exercise carried out as part of efforts to boost independent business trade in the town. Denbighshire County Council and Skillsmart Retail,... |
| Culinary treats aboard the cooking bus | Pupils at Ysgol Clawdd Offa will have their tastebuds tickled when the cooking bus returns to Denbighshire next month.The bus will be visiting the school in Prestatyn from February 7-10. The giant, hi-tech articulated lorry opens out into a... |
| 20/01/2012 | |
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| Temporary closure of the Archives | Due to essential building work, the Record Office in Ruthin will be closed for one week, from Monday, 30th January to Friday, 3rd February. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. The office will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7th... |
| Rhyl Library re-open for business | Denbighshire County Council is informing library users that Rhyl Library will re-open for business from Saturday, 21 January.The building was closed on a temporary basis on Tuesday due to problems with the light fittings in the building.The... |
| 19/01/2012 | |
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| Local families on song for new CD | A new CD of Bedtime songs and stories recorded by and for local families is being launched next week. Special bedtime rhymetimes will be run at Denbigh Library on January 25 at 5pm and at Rhyl Library on January 31 at 5 pm to celebrate the... |
| Getting artistic in the great outdoors | A free five week programme is on offer for women in Denbighshire interested in getting involved in environmental arts.Participants will learn how to create willow sculptures for the garden, use natural resources to express their artistic side,... |
| 13/01/2012 | |
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| Tips on successful retailing on shopping workshop list | An exciting opportunity has arisen for Denbighshire shopkeepers and managers to take part in a masterclass created by a renowned retail guru and television star, Mary Portas, in partnership with Skillsmart Retail. The Mary Portas Taster session... |
| Lenten Pool Flood Scheme latest | An unforseen problem will result in essential work to be carried out by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water on the sewers in the Lenten Pool area of Denbigh to rectify a problem which has led to some localised flooding of the highway. Councillor Sharon... |
| 11/01/2012 | |
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| Find out more about representing your community | A series of information roadshows for people thinking of becoming a councillor is being arranged by Denbighshire County Council this month.Representatives of the Council will be at each of the venues to explain how the Council works and what is... |
| Consultation on second town plan | Plans are being drawn up to set out a vision for towns across Denbighshire and the Council is now consulting on its second plan. Denbighshire County Council are inviting town and community councils, community and voluntary sector groups and... |
| 10/01/2012 | |
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| Raising the Ramparts Exhibition at Clwyd Theatr Cymru | A free exhibition inspired by the Clwydian Range and its hillforts is now on show in the Community Gallery at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold. Paintings of the excavations at Moel y Gaer hillfort in Moel Famau Country Park and the local landscape are on... |
| New year, new start through the My Life, My Way programme | New year, new start through the My Life, My Way programme Are you over 50, sometimes feel that time is passing you by and you feel you could do more? Then My Life, My Way could be right up your street. These sessions, arranged by Denbighshire... |
| Village green plans take a different turn | Plans by a Rhyl residents association to register a piece of land as a village green have been refused by members of Denbighshire County Council but the campaign to keep the area as open space is far from over. The applications for the site at The... |
| 06/01/2012 | |
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| Denbighshire’s proposed Local Development Plan reaches the next stage | Throughout January and February, Planning Inspector, Mr Anthony Thickett BA(Hons) BTP MRTPI, has been appointed to conduct an Examination in Public to determine whether the proposals put forward in Denbighshire’s draft Local Development Plan are... |
| Council issues spam e-mail warning | Denbighshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents to be aware of spam e-mails purporting to be from HM Revenues and Customs. Members of the public are warned to be aware of e-mails appearing to come from HMRC and urging... |
| 05/01/2012 | |
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| Denbighshire is on the road to becoming a high performing council, closer to the community. | Denbighshire is now in the final year of its Corporate Plan 2009-12, which sets out the Council’s top priorities and how it measures success in each of these areas, and has now published the Annual Performance Review for 21010-11, which provides a... |
| Emergency road closures announced | Denbighshire County Council has announced emergency road closures along Water Street and Crescent Road in Rhyl, with effect from Thursday, 5 January.The roads have been closed to ensure public safety due to an unsafe building.The stretches of... |
| 04/01/2012 | |
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| Council’s online survey needs young people’s views | Young people living in Denbighshire are urged to go online and have their say as part of the Living and Working in Denbighshire project. The project is part of a campaign to maximise Denbighshire's profile as an attractive place to live and work... |
| 31/12/2011 | |
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| Council Leader named in New Year Honours list | Councillor Hugh Evans, Leader of Denbighshire County Council has been honoured with the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to local government.Councillor Evans OBE said: "When I read the confirmation... |
| 23/12/2011 | |
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| Council reminder of Big Debate consultation | Denbighshire is currently going through the budget setting process for 2012/13 and across Wales, all local authorities are tightening their belts for this, the second year of ever tighter spending. Now there’s an opportunity for Denbighshire... |
| School Watch, keeping your school safe over the festive season! | Denbighshire is urging residents to keep an eye on their local schools over the festive period.Working in conjunction with the Conwy and Denbighshire Community Safety Partnership, the School Watch initiative aims to get parents, residents, and... |
| 22/12/2011 | |
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| Don't leave valuables in your cars warns countryside team | Denbighshire Countryside Service is calling on visitors to Loggerheads Country Park to make sure that they keep their personal belongings with them when they go walking in or around Loggerheads Country Park. In recent months there have been a... |
| 19/12/2011 | |
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| More progress on Rhyl’s Regeneration | The regeneration strategy for Rhyl moves another step forward with two major schemes scheduled to start on site in January. Denbighshire County Council has just completed the acquisition of the Costigans building opposite Rhyl Railway and Bus... |
| 13/12/2011 | |
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| Festive Trading Standards advice this Christmas | Denbighshire Trading Standards are offering festive advice to protect your consumer rights over Christmas: Like the 12 Days of Christmas here are 12 Pointers to make your Christmas a Happy, Safe and above all enjoyable time..... 12 – Avoid... |
| Community groups benefit from sports grants | Nine groups in Denbighshire have benefited from funding in the latest round of Community Chest allocations. The funding, made available by Sports Wales through Denbighshire County Council has been allocated to the following groups for sports... |
| 12/12/2011 | |
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| Joyful occasion at Council's Christmas celebrations | Denbighshire County Council raised £600 at its annual Christmas carol service, held at St Asaph Cathedral last week. The collection will be shared between St Kentigern's Hospice and the cancer unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan - the... |
| Denbighshire’s Switched on for success | Denbighshire’s Street Lighting team are going to need a bigger trophy cabinet! The team has now won an award at the Performance Networks events on four consecutive years, including being awarded Best Performer for Street Lighting 2011, which they... |
| 08/12/2011 | |
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| Trading Standards officers warn of high-pressure vacuum sales | Denbighshire Trading standards team are warning residents to be aware of companies cold-calling by telephone and telling consumers that they have won a prize for free carpet cleaning. Members of the public are warned to be aware of deceptive... |
| School banding statement | Half of Denbighshire schools are in the top two bands published by the Welsh Government today (Thursday) - with no schools appearing in the bottom band.The profile of schools in the county confirms that Denbighshire is one of the most improved... |
| 07/12/2011 | |
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| Shop windows the focus of town centre promotion campaign | Reducing the number of empty shops and business units in Denbigh through creating a more vibrant town centre is the aim of a brand new project being run by Denbighshire County Council’s business support and tourism team. Following on from the... |
| Winter weather information services go live | People can now go online to access the latest information from Denbighshire County Council about any weather -related incidents over the coming months. The Council will publish information about any school closures, road closures, public transport... |
| 06/12/2011 | |
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| Driving up standards in county's education | Denbighshire continues to see vast improvements in education results across the county. Figures issued by the Welsh Government for 2010/11show that Denbighshire was ranked 5th of all 22 Welsh counties when it came to the number of GCSE pupils... |
| Investment boost for Welsh medium education | Denbighshire County Council is looking forward to starting building works to improve facilities for Welsh medium education in the north of the county. The Welsh Government had previously announced an agreement in principal for a £3m capital grant... |
| Sprucing up Rhuddlan in environmental make-over | A new public work of art is the latest development in a string of projects carried out to improve the visual image of Rhuddlan. Artist Mike Owens from Afonwen was commissioned to design and manufacture a sculpture that would form a gateway feature... |
| 05/12/2011 | |
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| Prestatyn bus station works - the latest | Denbighshire County Council would like to inform residents and visitors to Prestatyn of a new starting date for works on the refurbishment of the town's bus station.These refurbishment works will form part of an exciting and ambitious project... |
| 30/11/2011 | |
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| Town plans on the drawing board | Plans are being drawn up to set out a vision for towns across Denbighshire and the Council is ready to consult on its first draft plan. Denbighshire County Council are inviting town and community councils, community and voluntary sector groups and... |
| Car parking boost in Denbighshire | There is further good news for motorists in Denbighshire. Members of the Ruthin Member Area Group have decided to use some of the funding available to them to subsidise parking charges at the Park Road car park for the whole of December. This... |
| Bodnant Branches out into tree planting! | There will be an official tree-planting ceremony at Bodnant Junior School at 2.15pm on Tuesday, November 29th. Exactly twelve months ago, a tree which stood for over a century in the school grounds and which featured on the school’s logo was... |
| Car parking boost in Denbighshire | There is further good news for motorists in Denbighshire. Members of the Ruthin Member Area Group have decided to use some of the funding available to them to subsidise parking charges at the Park Road car park for the whole of December. This... |
| Tell Us Once initiative launched | A brand new initiative designed to make things easier for customers by allowing them to inform central and local government only once when a loved one passes away has been launched in Denbighshire. Tell Us Once, administered by Denbighshire County... |
| Times of celebration at Ysgol Gymraeg Y Gwernant | Ysgol Y Gwernant in Llangollen, will be celebrating the opening of a brand new extension on Thursday 1 December, at 2.00pmThe construction of the new extension included a new entrance, foyer area, reception, headteacher’s office, staff room and... |
| 28/11/2011 | |
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| Council offers early Christmas parking present | Denbighshire County Council is getting into the festive spirit by offering free parking after 3 p.m. in all of its car parks from November 21 until December 31, to encourage people to shop in the county’s town centres. This compliments a number of... |
| Celebrate Christmas with the Council | Denbighshire County Council is making final preparations ahead of its annual carol service taking place next week.The service will be held at St Asaph Cathedral on Wednesday, 7 December at 7pm when there will be festive readings by staff and... |
| Ruthin gets ready to impress in town evaluation | A team of mystery shoppers and city assessors will be heading to Ruthin in Denbighshire next week to rate the town’s shopping experience. The Location Model designed by Skillsmart Retail, the Sector Skills Council for Retail, is being used to... |
| A525 Denbigh Bypass - Essential maintenance | Essential Road Maintenance scheduled for A525 Denbigh BypassDenbighshire County Council is reminding residents and visitors about road works.Resurfacing works will take place on the A525 Denbigh Bypass on Monday 28th November 2011.To ensure... |
| Change of location - Denbigh Registrar's Office | Denbighshire County Council is informing residents in Denbigh that the town's Registrar’s Office has been relocated.People wishing to use the service can now do so from the Caledfryn Offices, Smithfield Road, Denbigh on Mondays between 1.30pm and... |
| 24/11/2011 | |
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| Take a look before you book | With Christmas fast approaching plans are being made for the festive period. If you’re organising a gathering with family, friends or work colleagues at a local restaurant, pub or hotel don’t just check out the menu, check out the food hygiene... |
| Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Extension | A joint statement on behalf of The Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Joint Advisory Committee(JAC), Denbighshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Flintshire County Council.Today the Welsh Government... |
| Rhyl regeneration ambition approved | ation ambition approvedA blueprint which sets out the strategy for future regeneration in Rhyl has been given the green light by Denbighshire's Cabinet today (Thursday).The Cabinet, meeting in Ruthin approved the strategy, known as the Rhyl... |
| Councils repeat national illegal vodka warning | Food, health and safety officers in Denbighshire and Conwy are alerting retailers in both counties about a national warning from the Food Standards Agency about illicit 'Drop Vodka'.The Agency reports that a number of bottles of illicit Drop... |
| Improving Housing announcement ‘great news’ for Rhyl | Denbighshire County Council and the Pennaf Housing Group have hailed the Welsh Government’s announcement of funding for ambitious plans to demolish properties in West Rhyl and transform the land into open space as great news for the town. The... |
| Second phase of Renewal Area given the go-ahead | Ambitions to carry out further improvements in South West and East Rhyl can now go ahead after Denbighshire's Cabinet approved plans for the second phase of the Renewal Area.Having Renewal Area status enables Denbighshire County Council to submit... |
| 17/11/2011 | |
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| Nightrider Returns with Early Christmas Present | A popular and award-winning bus service for people over 50 who find it difficult to get out in the evening returns next month. In a partnership between Denbighshire County Council and Dial a Ride Denbighshire, the minibus service for those who... |
| Council offers early Christmas parking present | Denbighshire County Council is getting into the festive spirit by offering free parking after 3 p.m. in all of its car parks from November 21 until December 31, to encourage people to shop in the county’s town centres. This compliments a number of... |
| 16/11/2011 | |
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| Affordable housing levels hit the roof | Denbighshire has been named as the top provider of affordable Housing in North Wales according to recent figures released by the Welsh Government, based on population figures. Denbighshire's figure was the second highest in the whole of Wales (35... |
| 15/11/2011 | |
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| Views needed from young library visitors | Denbighshire County Council is about to carry out a survey to find out what children and young people think of the county's Library Service. This year the Council hosted a very successful Summer Reading Challenge and library service staff would... |
| Tasty delights on county's school meals menu | Denbighshire's award winning Catering Services have cooked up a brand new menu to tempt more children and young people to take a fresh look at the tasty school meals available.The service has produced a brand new leaflet promoting school meals in... |
| Warning over man in a van mattress sales | Denbighshire Trading Standards are warning residents to be on their guard and not fall foul to suspect mattress sales. The Council has received complaints about sales and attempted sales of mattresses out of the back of vans in car parks... |
| Essential Road Maintenance scheduled for A525 Denbigh Bypass | Essential Road Maintenance scheduled for A525 Denbigh BypassResurfacing works will take place on the A525 Denbigh Bypass on Monday 28th November 2011.To ensure that the work is carried out safely and as quickly as possible, the road will be... |
| Bid for additional harbour development funds approved | Denbighshire County Council has today (Tuesday) agreed to allocate an additional £500k towards the Foryd Harbour Project. The decision was taken after a report discussed by councillors revealed that the project costs had increased to £9.9 million... |
| Council tenants to have a say on housing | Denbighshire is encouraging council tenants to have their say on how to improve housing services in the county. The Council’s Housing Services department has outlined a number of areas for improvement, which are: o Responsive maintenance,... |
| 14/11/2011 | |
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| Sporty young people chosen for ambassador roles | Three young ambassadors have been selected to help inspire young people in Denbighshire to get involved in sport. The Young Ambassador scheme encourages young people to become role models and leaders through sport. It helps develop their... |
| Great trees from little acorns grow at Esgob Morgan | Green fingered pupils at Ysgol Esgob Morgan, St. Asaph are set to transform their school grounds by planting up areas with trees. The trees were sourced from the Woodland Trust who supplied the school with a “community tree pack” that contained... |
| Clothing donations consumer warning | Residents in Denbighshire are being alerted to the problem of commercial firms asking for donations of clothing for third-world countries. Denbighshire Trading Standards warn that some of these collections are not for charity and any items collected... |
| 08/11/2011 | |
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| Industry nomination for joint councils team | Denbighshire's street lighting team is celebrating after being shortlisted for two national industry awards - only weeks after winning another title. The team has made the shortlist in the Performance Networks Best Performer and Most Improved... |
| 07/11/2011 | |
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| Denbighshire premises pass fireworks sales test with flying colours | No premises sold fireworks to underage youngsters during test purchases carried out by Denbighshire Trading Standards.17 premises were visited in the run up to bonfire night and all refused to sell fireworks to youngsters taking part in the... |
| Listening to views on leisure | Denbighshire County Council’s Leisure Services are holding the second of the twice-yearly round of Leisure Locality Forums across the county. There will be one held in each of the seven areas where there is a council-run leisure centre; Rhyl,... |
| Denbighshire’s Big Debate 2012 launched | Denbighshire is currently going through the budget setting process for 2012/13 and across Wales, all local authorities are tightening their belts for this, the second year of ever tighter spending. Last year, we published an Efficiency Plan, which... |
| Taking tough stance on lead thefts | The theft of lead from school buildings in Denbighshire will not be tolerated - that's the message from the county council as it counts the cost of this criminal behaviour. As a result of these thefts, Denbighshire County Council has replaced the... |
| Have your say on harbour developments | Plans for extensive developments at Rhyl's Foryd Harbour are to go on public display. The current proposals are to construct a new public square, a quay side building and an extended quay wall, which will complement the existing harbour... |
| 02/11/2011 | |
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| Local Safeguarding Children Board annual report | The Conwy and Denbighshire Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding children in its annual report, which is now available to read at www.conwy.gov.uk/lscb The annual report charts progress made over the... |
| 01/11/2011 | |
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| Motorists and cinema goers to benefit from council’s funding pot | Changes to car parking charges will be introduced at Prestatyn’s Lower Central car park from 1 November until 31 March 2013. Members of the Prestatyn Members Area Group have £50,000 to allocate to specific projects in their community, as have... |
| 31/10/2011 | |
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| Britain’s Got Talent winner to headline Christmas Pops | Jai McDowall will headline at Rhyl’s Annual Christmas Pops at St Thomas’s Church, Rhyl ahead of his appearance in front of Her Majesty at this year’s Royal Variety Performance in Salford the following evening. County Events Manager Sian Davies... |
| Denbighshire launches healthy pre-school scheme | Denbighshire County Council has launched its Healthy Pre - School Scheme with 11 nurseries and playgroups taking up the challenge. The scheme aims to recognise good practice and encourages establishments to promote health and wellbeing to... |
| 24/10/2011 | |
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| Seasonal fun in Corwen | There will be seasonal fun in Corwen this half tem holiday, with an activity-packed event held in the town’s Sports Pavillion. The “Green Halloween” day will run on Wednesday 26th October from 11 am to 3 pm and includes willow web weaving, bat box... |
| If in doubt, keep them out! | As part of a nationwide initiative “Operation Liberal”, Trading Standards officers, working with police, have been out this week targeting “rogue traders” operating in Conwy and Denbighshire. Officers were looking for offences relating to... |
| 21/10/2011 | |
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| Sunbed laws extended | From 31 October, laws for operating and using sunbeds in Wales will be extended to protect the nation’s health.A ban on people aged under 18 using sunbeds came into force in Wales on 8th April 2011. The ban is designed to reduce the incidence... |
| 20/10/2011 | |
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| Community groups awarded sports funding | Denbighshire Community Chest - At the panel meeting on the 3rd October the following clubs were awarded a grant in support of coach education and equipment: The successful funding, made available through Sports Wales, was awarded to: Menter... |
| 18/10/2011 | |
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| Temporary closure of Rhyl Sun Centre | Denbighshire County Council and Clwyd Leisure Ltd are informing users of the Rhyl Sun Centre that the attraction has closed for the remainder of the season. The attraction was due to close at the end of October for the winter months, but a minor... |
| Council supports sports boost scheme | Denbighshire County Council has supported the setting up of a scheme to support talented athletes in the county to achieve their sporting potential. A county-wide scheme is now being looked into to provide opportunities for grants and support... |
| 17/10/2011 | |
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| Have your say on heritage site planning guidance | Do you live or work near the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site and thinking of applying for planning permission to develop your home, farm or business? Denbighshire, Shropshire and Wrexham Councils are consulting on draft joint... |
| Facilities boost at Prestatyn Leisure Centre | The newly refurbished all weather pitches at Prestatyn Leisure Centre will open on Monday 24th October. This facility comprises of three floodlit, all weather, five -a- side pitches and is also marked out for both netball and tennis. The facility... |
| 13/10/2011 | |
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| Get ready to have your say on the council’s priorities | Denbighshire is asking for views on what people think the council’s main priorities should be over the next four years from 2012 to 2016. The Corporate Plan is necessary to enable the council to show how it will continuously improve, and will take... |
| Public events planned on Rhyl Delivery Plan | Denbighshire County Council has arranged two drop-in sessions to allow people to have a say on the Rhyl Delivery Plan.The plan has been drawn up to pull all of this activity together and to provide a framework for Rhyl which will guide all future... |
| Destination management key to county's economic success | The importance of good destination development was the key message highlighted at the first Denbighshire Tourism Forum staged in the county recently. Delegates heard how the sector brought in £286 million into the county’s economy in 2010. Key... |
| 12/10/2011 | |
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| Edeyrnion School Review moves to statutory notice phase. | Denbighshire County Council is to publish two statutory notices regarding proposals for schools in the Edeyrnion area. Statutory notices will be published for the following proposals: Proposal 1 - To create a Welsh medium area school serving the... |
| Calling all budding entrepreneurs | A scheme which aims to support and nurture budding entrepreneurs of the future is being launched in Denbighshire. The Llwyddo’n Lleol programme is an innovative scheme which has been developed to foster a culture of enterprise amongst young people... |
| Prestatyn Bus Station Works - Latest Developments | Denbighshire County Council is informing bus-users and residents in Prestatyn that works to the town's bus station have been delayed and will begin on Monday, 7 November. The £600K scheme will see improvements to this integrated hub including a... |
| 07/10/2011 | |
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| History comes alive for pupils with Talk of the Town Resources | Free learning resources are being made available to all primary schools across Denbighshire to bring the past alive for the children and show them that things weren’t always as they are now. These educational boxes contain historical documents,... |
| 04/10/2011 | |
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| Dispersal order in Ruthin | Police in Ruthin are continuing to work in partnership with Denbighshire County Council to tackle anti-social behaviour in car parks within the town. A dispersal order which came into effect on Friday, April 1, and ran for six months until today... |
| 03/10/2011 | |
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| Chairman says 'Go Sami' | The Chairman of Denbighshire, Councillor Bill Cowie has congratulated X-Factor contestant Sami Lee Brookes on winning a place in the show's live finals and is urging people to get behind the campaign to crown Sami X-Factor champion. Former Rhyl... |
| 29/09/2011 | |
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| Corwen Pavilion update | The decision on whether or not Denbighshire County Council can press ahead with plans to demolish Corwen Pavilion will be made at a full court hearing due to take place in December. Pafiliwn y Bobl Cyf had challenged Denbighshire's proposal and... |
| Bringing the pleasure of books alive | Four popular children’s authors will be visiting libraries in Denbighshire next week (October 3-7) to meet their young readers, as part of the annual Children’s Book Week celebrations. This year the visiting authors are · Shoo Rayner –... |
| Top performing council vision becomes reality | Denbighshire County Council is the best performing council in Wales, according to statistics recently issued by the Local Government Data Unit. The performance of all councils in Wales is judged against national indicators based on a broad range... |
| 28/09/2011 | |
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| Review of education in Edeyrnion – the latest | Denbighshire County Council is to publish statutory notices regarding proposals for schools in the Edeyrnion area. After a tough and lengthy debate at the Denbighshire Cabinet meeting today (Tuesday), Members unanimously agreed to two main... |
| Industry gong for joint councils team | Denbighshire and Conwy Councils' joint street lighting team is celebrating after being honoured with an industry award. The team won the Best Service Team: Highways, Winter Maintenance and Street-lighting honour at the recent Association of Public... |
| Consumer air freshener warning | Denbighshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is warning consumers to look out for counterfeit auto-spray air freshener refills that may be dangerous. Trading Standards officers have found counterfeit Air Wick Freshmatic air freshener... |
| 27/09/2011 | |
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| Ambitious Programme for Government announced by First Minister | Increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people, ensuring universal access to next generation broadband and introducing 50+ health checks were among the priorities announced by the Welsh Government today (Tues 27th Sept).In an address to... |
| 26/09/2011 | |
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| Commissioner's special visit to Vale school | Youngsters at a Vale of Clwyd school have been learning all about their rights during a special visit by the Children's Commissioner for Wales. Keith Towler was invited to a special assembly at Rhos Street School in Ruthin on Thursday, 22... |
| Taking tough stance on breaches of housing law | Failure to have a licence to control or manage a house of multiple occupation could land you in court - that's the message from Denbighshire County Council as it takes a tough stance against those who flout housing laws. Last week a woman who owns... |
| 23/09/2011 | |
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| Teams up for industry gongs | Denbighshire County Council's revenues and benefits team is in the running for a prestigious industry award. The team has been shortlisted in the Credit Collections and Risk Magazine's Credit Excellence Award in Collection category. The others... |
| 22/09/2011 | |
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| Thinking of becoming a councillor? | Have you ever thought about representing your community by becoming a member of Denbighshire County Council? The Council is launching an information campaign to encourage people to consider becoming councillors when the county’s residents go to... |
| 21/09/2011 | |
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| Proposed changes to traffic and parking restrictions in Ruthin | Denbighshire County Council has formally advertised its proposals for changes to traffic and on-street parking restrictions in Ruthin. Details of the proposals will be advertised for four weeks from the 22 September through public notices which... |
| Starting date for latest phase of major road investment | Another significant phase of Denbighshire's £7 million investment in improving the condition of its roads gets underway next week when the microasphalt contractor arrives in the north of the county to undertake a significant volume of work. To try... |
| Open Doors Denbighshire - Ruthin | Following a successful month of Open Doors weekends, the final one will be in Ruthin on 24 and 25 September. The event is completely free, and many walks and tours are now fully booked, but there is still plenty to do: There are places available... |
| 20/09/2011 | |
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| Council takes over unlicenced house in multiple occupation | Denbighshire County Council has taken control of an unlicenced house in multiple occupation in Rhyl, the first time such action has been taken in the county. The council’s Housing Enforcement Team, using new powers under the Housing Act 2004, ... |
| 19/09/2011 | |
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| North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Project | The North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Project (NWRWTP), a partnership of Flintshire County Council, the Isle of Anglesey County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council and Gwynedd Council, are encouraging residents of... |
| 18/09/2011 | |
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| Out and about listening to your views | Denbighshire County Council and its partners on the Local Service Board will be hosting roadshows over the coming weeks – giving local people the chance to have their say on public services in the county. The LSB is made up of Denbighshire County... |
| 14/09/2011 | |
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| Council’s housing team take tough stance on ant-social behaviour | Recent legal action by Denbighshire County Council Housing Services to tackle anti-social behaviour has resulted in successful court actions which led to one tenant being evicted and a further tenant having their tenancy demoted. The evicted... |
| More time to have your say on Rhyl Regeneration plan | Denbighshire County Council has extended the deadline for people wishing to have a say on the Rhyl Delivery Plan. Work has already been carried out in Rhyl to improve its image and the quality of life for residents and visitors through various... |
| Retail park’s highways plans go on display | Plans of highway works associated with the new retail park in Prestatyn have gone on display in the town’s Scala Cinema and Arts Centre. In July, Denbighshire County Council issued the formal planning certificate for the eagerly anticipated... |
| 13/09/2011 | |
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| Promoting the benefits of school meals | Denbighshire’s award winning catering service is encouraging parents and guardians to take a fresh look at school meals as an alternative to providing their children with packed lunches.Whilst food costs are continually rising in supermarkets, the... |
| 12/09/2011 | |
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| Plea for hillfort conservation volunteers on 2,500 year old site | A call is being made for volunteers to help with a very special task at Caer Drewyn hillfort, Corwen, this month. On Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September Denbighshire Countryside Service and the Heather and Hillforts Project will be carrying... |
| 08/09/2011 | |
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| Statutory notice published on school proposals in Denbigh | Denbighshire County Council has published a statutory notice regarding proposals to amalgamate an Infant school and Junior school in Denbigh.The council is proposing to close Ysgol Gwaenynog and Ysgol Heulfre from 31 August 2012 and to establish a... |
| Stories on our streets | Heritage for Wales Minister, Alun Ffred Jones, will be giving an annual lecture on the relevance of heritage to the development of a small market town in North Wales as part of the events for Open Doors in Denbighshire. This year Ruthin and... |
| 07/09/2011 | |
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| Ruthin town centre – roadworks latest | Work is due to commence shortly on resurfacing two streets in Ruthin town centre. Dog Lane and Record Street will be closed from Sunday, 11 September to facilitate these works, although access to properties will be maintained wherever... |
| Council Tax help for pensioners | Denbighshire County Council has been successful in securing £145,482 as part of the Welsh Government’s grant for helping pensioners with council tax.People will qualify for a part of this grant if they are in receipt of a state pension, are liable... |
| 06/09/2011 | |
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| School playground damaged by fallen tree | A fallen tree has caused extensive damage to a Vale of school's playground during the strong winds overnight.The oak tree fell onto the outside playground at Ysgol Bro Cinmeirch at Llanrhaeadr near Denbigh. This part of the playground is used by... |
| Marks & Spencer - Statement on proposals for Rhyl store | Denbighshire County Council has issued a statement following a meeting that took place at the House of Commons today (Tuesday) between representatives of the Council, Welsh Government and Chris Ruane MP with Marks & Spencer officials over... |
| 05/09/2011 | |
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| Celebrating inspection success at Ysgol y Rhewl | Pupils, teachers and governors of Ysgol Y Rhewl, Ruthin are celebrating the findings of the recent Estyn school inspection. Inspectors found: · The school’s performance and prospects for improvement are good · Pupils across the... |
| Bodelwyddan Safe Routes in Communities | Denbighshire County Council is due to submit an application for Safe Routes in Communities funding for Bodelwyddan – and is inviting people to come and see proposals and have their say. A draft scheme has been prepared following initial... |
| 02/09/2011 | |
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| County’s Local Development Plan - the latest | Denbighshire County Council has formally submitted its Local Development Plan (LDP) to the Welsh Government and the Planning Inspectorate for comment. The LDP is a land use planning document, that once adopted will be used to help the Council to... |
| Denbighshire Folk Tales | A book launch and signing by local author, Fiona Collins’ ‘Denbighshire Folk Tales’ takes place at Nantclwyd Y Dre on September 10 at midday. The book is an illustrated collection of folk tales, local legends and tales of mystery from around... |
| 31/08/2011 | |
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| Residents in for a tweet | Denbighshire County Council has been using social networking to inform residents and visitors about its news and views.The council ‘tweets’ all its news stories and details of upcoming events via its Twitter account.Twitter is free to use and... |
| Denbighshire counts down to the carrier bag charge | Shoppers in Denbighshire are being urged to get on their marks to prepare for the introduction of the carrier bag charge. From 1 October 2011 there will be a minimum charge of 5p for every single-use carrier bag.The typical shopper in the UK uses... |
| 30/08/2011 | |
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| Getting about the Brenig Archaeological Trail | A fantastic Bronze Age burial ground in Denbighshire has had a makeover in the form of new interpretation materials for visitors. The Llyn Brenig Archaeological Trail covers the site of a Bronze Age cemetery, high up in the hills of Hiraethog. ... |
| 26/08/2011 | |
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| Denbigh Flood Relief Management Scheme a success | Denbighshire has declared the finishing of the Denbigh Flood Relief Management Scheme a success as work has now finished, the traffic controls have gone and the roads get back to normal. Back in 2009, work started to design a scheme to improve the... |
| 25/08/2011 | |
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| Don’t lose your vote in 2012 | Voter registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across Denbighshire and you are being urged to return yours as soon as possible to make your voice heard in the 2012 local elections.Your local Electoral Registration Officer, Dr... |
| 24/08/2011 | |
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| Children on the trail of mystery at Rhyl Drift Park | A free leaflet highlighting a new walking trail through Rhyl’s Drift Park is hot off the press.The trail is the latest addition to the Drift Park and allows children the opportunity to explore through five different zones.Celebrating Rhyl’s... |
| Council to strengthen county’s bridges | Denbighshire County Council is to carry out work to strengthen bridges across the county. The county’s inspection programme has identified a number of bridges in the area which need improvements to ensure safety. The following details the... |
| 22/08/2011 | |
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| Card care initiative carried into the country | Avid elderly walkers trekking around parts of North East Wales’ beauty spots are carrying a life saving communications aid following the development of a new Welsh Ambulance Service initiative.The Trust has joined together with Denbighshire County... |
| Councils' marquee wins honour at county show | A marquee promoting the work of Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils was honoured with the best non-agricultural stand award at the annual Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show staged at The Green this week. 'Streetscene' was the... |
| Special Hillfort Walks to see Archaeology in Action | Visitors are invited to join archaeologists Fiona Gale and Erin Robinson on two special guided walks to Moel y Gaer hillfort, Bodfari this month. Oxford University are currently undertaking archaeological survey work on the ancient enclosure,... |
| 18/08/2011 | |
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| A level results announced | Early indications show that the A Level pass rate at Denbighshire’s six secondary schools in 2011 is 98.3% (A-E grades), up on the 2010 figures by 0.6%. This is also over 1% higher than the Welsh average for A*-E grades which is 97.2%. The... |
| 16/08/2011 | |
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| A magical anti-smoking education ! | Primary school pupils in Denbighshire have been invited to take part in ‘Smokebugs!’, an interactive show to warn of the dangers of smoking. A Magician and a Fire Officer will be delivering a fun and interactive show in schools. They will be... |
| More road improvements planned | The next phase of Denbighshire's £7 million investment in improving the condition of its roads will get underway next week when the microasphalt contractor arrives in the county to undertake a significant volume of work. Further work of this type... |
| Benefits boost for Denbighshire residents | Latest figures show how advisers in Denbighshire’s Welfare Rights Advice Partnership have helped 2756 local people gain an extra £8.6m million in social security benefits and tax credits during the 12 months to April 2011. This brings the running... |
| Views needed on Rhyl Regeneration plan | A plan detailing projects to help regenerate Rhyl is hot off the press – and people are invited to have their say. Work has already been carried out in Rhyl to improve its image and the quality of life for residents and visitors through various... |
| 15/08/2011 | |
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| North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Project consultation | The North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Project (NWRWTP), a partnership of Flintshire County Council, the Isle of Anglesey County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council and Gwynedd Council, have announced a series of... |
| 12/08/2011 | |
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| Council tax payers urged to beware bogus callers | Denbighshire’s Council Tax department is warning council tax payers in the county to beware bogus phone callers who have been asking people for their full bank account details over the phone in order to receive a credit on their account. Since... |
| Anyone recognise this sofa? | Denbighshire County Council is offering a £250 reward for information that leads to the prosecution of the fly-tipper who left a sofa and other waste on a lane off the A543 near Bylchau earlier this week. Head of Environmental Services Steve... |
| 28/06/2011 | |
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| Teacher’s strike information | In preparation for the strike action by the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers on 30 June 2011, Denbighshire is currently putting plans in place to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum. It is... |
| 27/04/2011 | |
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| Drift Park water play area gets a new vocal warning system | Denbighshire’s CCTV service and public realm departments have come up with an innovative way of stopping people from going into the Drift Park’s water play area out of hours by attaching a voice module to the nearby CCTV camera. The move was... |
