The Young Ranger programme

This summer, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley ranger team has expanded the Young Ranger programme to include a Youth+ group for young adults aged 18-25.

This new group of Youth + Rangers will be trained to help the ranger team carry out surveys around the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. Volunteer sessions will include 4 training sessions a year, learning specialist skills to carry out ecological surveys. Participants will then be encouraged to carry out independent surveys throughout the year to feed back data to the ranger team.

Anyone interested in joining in should contact Imogen Hammond at imogen.hammond@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Road maintenance update for September

Our Highways department undertake maintenance schemes across the county.

We are responsible for the maintenance and repair of 1,400 kilometres of Denbighshire roads. Our teams carry out a regular programme of works to maintain and improve our roads, which ranges from the repair of potholes right up to resurfacing schemes.

Roads may need to be closed for us to carry out the patching, drainage and other supporting works.

September’s strategic Highways work is listed below:

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Our Highways teams are regularly working all year around to support and maintain the routes we have across the county. We would like to thank our residents for their patience and support this month as we carry out this important work.”

Dates of work may be subject to change due to the weather or other external factors.

Public discover nature delights at historic house

An historic Ruthin house has helped all ages learn about how they can make a difference for local nature. Bionet recently held their 2025 Nature Day at Nantclwyd y Dre Ruthin.

The historic house opened the doors to the public on Sunday August 10 to help all ages learn about the nature and wildlife surrounding their communities.

Joining BIONET at the grounds was Chester University, Denbighshire Tree Nursery, Denbighshire Countryside Services,  Clocaenog Red Squirrel's Trust, Ruthin Friends of the Earth, Nature For Health, BTO, Sea Watch Foundation and Wild Ground.

Visitors to the event also had the chance to take part in fun family activities including facepainting, live storytelling sessions, and willow weaving activities.

The Nature Partnership of North East Wales, BIONET covers the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham, working to conserve, protect and enhance the biodiversity of the region for current and future generations.

The Nature Day is funded by the Welsh Government Local Nature Partnership scheme through the WCVA.

Recycling and Waste Parks

Recycling and Waste Parks are available for Denbighshire residents to dispose of their domestic waste. For information on how to find and visit the nearest facility to you, visit this link 

Help shape Rhyl’s future

Big changes are coming to Rhyl, with £20 million of regeneration funding set to be invested over the next 10 years.

The Rhyl Neighbourhood Board has been set up to lead this exciting work, bringing together local residents, businesses, visitors, voluntary groups and community voices to shape a bold new vision for the town.

They would be grateful to receive your views.

Click on the link to complete a short survey >>> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ourRhyl

You can find out more about the work of the Rhyl Neighbourhood Board and read their latest news on the Council's website.

Discovering Denbighshire...

Looking to discover more of Denbighshire?

Why not take inspiration from our walking and cycling maps for new ideas of places to visit.

For more inspiration on activities in and around Denbighshire visit - https://www.northeastwales.wales/  

Fancy learning something new?

The Denbighshire Tourism Ambassador scheme is a free, online training course to enhance your knowledge and deepen your understanding of the Denbighshire tourism offer.

There are 14 modules to choose from on a variety of themes including walking, cycling, food, arts, coast, history and sustainable tourism.

Watch our short film highlighting the course.

Visit www.ambassador.wales and get started today!

Elder provides younger growth support for nature

A stalwart of the summer is growing a protective arm over a site committed to preserving trees and wildflowers.

Over 1,000 Elder trees are growing strong this season at Denbighshire County Council’s Tree Nursery, laying the foundations to ward off negativity across local land.

Myths surrounding the Elder say planting one near your home is enough to ward off the devil and a solitary elder on the nursery’s boundary at St Asaph is providing a lot of protection through its new offspring.

Historically, Elder which provided a source for coloured dyes, was also made to make the patterned Harris Tweed.

The Council’s Biodiversity Team took cuttings from the tree, got to work at the nursery and the results have preserved the lineage of the older elder watching over the site.

Many of the new Elders will be planted out on the Green Gates Nature Reserve next to the Tree Nursery. The flowers on the trees will help provide up to 60 years’ worth of nectar for insects and the berries food for birds and mammals.

A variety of moth caterpillars can also feed on the tree foliage including the swallowtail, dot moth, white-spotted pug, and buff ermine.

Sam Brown Tree Nursery Assistant said: “Elder is steeped in rich history for both nature and humans and it’s been great to grow this many trees off the tree we have on site here at the nursery. The tree is such a great support for a wide range of nature and it’s nice to think the older one at our site has helped supply us with so many next generation trees to help bring positivity to nature making its home at the Green Gates Reserve and other sites in the county.”

More areas to receive Flying Start assistance in Denbighshire

Further areas within Denbighshire are now set to receive assistance through the Flying Start childcare scheme.

The expanded areas now cover Rhyl, Prestatyn, Meliden, Rhuddlan, Dyserth, Denbigh, Corwen, Llangollen, Llandrillo, Llanfair DC and are applicable to families who have a child who turned 2 years old between 1^st September 2024 and 31st August 2025.

This expansion means that families in the new areas will be eligible for up to 12 ½ hours of funded childcare per week during term time. With more settings offering funded Flying Start Childcare, and new postcodes being added regularly, families are encouraged to check their postcode using the postcode checker on the website.

Denbighshire Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme. The aim of the programme is to help children to have the best possible start in life for their future growth and development.

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:

“This latest expansion of the Flying Start scheme will mean that more Denbighshire families can now get access to the free childcare provision. This assistance is a massive help for parents and families.

Residents in the newly expanded areas can check if their postcode is eligible through the postcode checker.”

For more information please visit: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/childcare-and-parenting/families-first-and-flying-start/flying-start.aspx

Road maintenance update for August

Our Highways department undertake maintenance schemes across the county.

We are responsible for the maintenance and repair of 1,400 kilometres of Denbighshire roads. Our teams carry out a regular programme of works to maintain and improve our roads, which ranges from the repair of potholes right up to resurfacing schemes.

Roads may need to be closed for us to carry out the patching, drainage and other supporting works.

August’s strategic Highways work is listed below:

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Our Highways teams are regularly working all year around to support and maintain the routes we have across the county. We would like to thank our residents for their patience and support this month as we carry out this important work.”

Dates of work may be subject to change due to the weather or other external factors.

For all roadwork information across Denbighshire roads including other Council services and utility companies please visit this link for further information.