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Changes to Prestatyn Traffic Trial

From Saturday 15 August a new arrangement is being introduced.

A new arrangement is being introduced to the Prestatyn traffic trial as part of the council's ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the town centre.

From Saturday 15 August, motorists will be able to make a right turn from the B5120 Ffordd Pendyffryn, Prestatyn (travelling from the bus station/Lidl direction) down Bridge Road towards the mini roundabout, for businesses at the bottom of the High Street and Parc Prestatyn Retail Park.

The additional right turn movement is intended to reduce the number of vehicles travelling through Parc Prestatyn Retail Park to access businesses located at the lower end of the High Street. By providing motorists with a more direct route, the council hopes to ease pressure on local roads and improve access for residents, visitors and businesses.

Previous traffic modelling for the area advised that a right turn at this location would not be possible due to the width of the road and associated highway constraints. However, following further detailed work and a review of the available road space, a solution has been identified that safely accommodates the right turn movement.

Motorists are encouraged to take extra care when travelling through the area as road users become familiar with the new arrangement. Appropriate signage will be in place to guide drivers.

The council will monitor traffic movements and congestion levels during the trial period to assess the effectiveness of the changes and determine any future improvements that may be required.

Community Events

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Why not come along to one of the community events, held from the 4^th until the 17^th of August.

Residents and visitors urged to reduce wildfire risk in countryside

Visitors to Denbighshire’s countryside are being urged to act responsibly this summer to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape are issuing the advice following hot, dry weather and recent wildfire outbreaks in North Wales.

Countryside Rangers are ready to respond to reports of wildfires, and visitors are asked to follow fire prevention advice at nature reserves, country parks and other outdoor public areas:

Do not light fires or BBQs, pack a picnic
Completely extinguish all cigarettes
If you see a wildfire or smell heavy smoke, get to a safe place right away.
Call 999 and ask for the fire service. Be ready to give an exact location or landmark.

Visitors are also encouraged to use established campsites with facilities to help reduce pressure on teams monitoring popular countryside sites.

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Cllr Alan James, Lead Member for Local Development and Planning at Denbighshire County Council, said: “With the prolonged dry weather, we are particularly concerned about wildfire risks linked to camping in remote areas.

“Grass, bracken and heather fires can spread quickly in dry, windy conditions. Please avoid open fires and fully extinguish smoking materials. He added:

“We encourage people to use official campsites and follow site rules. Being sensible during this hot weather will help keep visitors safe, support our teams and reduce pressure on resources.

He added: “It is particularly important that we all follow this guidance given the current pressures on the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service which is dealing with wildfires across the region at present.”

2026 Dates for free caravan weight check and security advice

Denbighshire and Conwy Trading Standards are offering free caravan and campervan weighing and advice sessions.

Residents who are going on in holiday in a touring or motor caravan can make sure that they are not overloading their vehicle or caravan and putting themselves at risk.

The free caravan weighing and advice sessions are available for Denbighshire and Conwy residents, and for those in other local authority areas if they can travel to the location.

This is an advice session, and no action will be taken if overloading or other issues are found, but we will work with you to reduce the load. Council officers will be accompanied by an officer from North Wales Police Community Safety section who will provide practical security advice to keep your car and caravan secure.

The free weight checks will take place at the weighbridge on the A525 between Rhuddlan and St Asaph on the following dates and times:

Friday 17/07 – 10am-3pm
Friday 28/08 – 10am-3pm

Appointments are not necessary for these sessions and residents are welcome to attend any of the listed sessions and find out if they’re within the legal weights for their vehicles.

The weighbridge can be found on the Rhuddlan to St Asaph A525 road, approximately three quarters of a mile from Rhuddlan, located in the layby, there will be signs indicating the weighbridge is in operation.

If you have any questions regarding the above please contact either Denbighshire Trading Standards section on tradingstandards@denbighshire.gov.uk or visit their Facebook page, likewise contact Conwy Trading Standards on trading.standards@conwy.gov.uk.-