New Chair and Vice Chair elected

The Council has elected a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024/25 term.

During the Annual County Council meeting, which was held virtually and at County Hall, Ruthin, the Council re-elected Councillor Peter Scott (St Asaph West) as Chair and Councillor Diane King (Rhyl South West) as Vice Chair of the authority for the next municipal year.

Pupil from Rhyl School wins National Prince’s Trust Award

A pupil from Ysgol Plas Cefndy in Rhyl has picked up the ‘The Prince's Trust Ascential Education Award’, a nationally recognized award throughout the UK. Rhys was also awarded with the ‘Wales Education Award’ earlier this year.

This award is a huge achievement for Rhys, who only 2 years ago could not leave his bedroom due to his anxiety levels. Rhys was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) back in 2020, and had completely withdrawn from education due to struggles with anxiety. At times, Rhys’ anxiety got so bad that he found he could not go to school.

Rhys was referred to Milestones, Ysgol Plas Cefndy, which is a pupil referral unit that helps young people who feel they are struggling, based in Rhyl.

The awards were live streamed from London and Rhys was presented with the award by Ant and Dec.

Review of 20mph speed restrictions

As Welsh Government has begun its review of the 20mph speed restrictions, the Council is inviting residents to get in touch to propose additional exceptions to the 20mph speed limit.

All suggestions should be sent to traffic@denbighshire.gov.uk by 30 June 2024. 

After the closing date, the proposals will be assessed against the new Welsh Government criteria.

You can find further information about the review on Welsh Government’s website by clicking on the below links:

• https://www.gov.wales/introducing-20mph-speed-limits-frequently-asked-questions
• https://www.gov.wales/review-20mph-default-speed-limit-exceptions-terms-reference-html

Construction work to install new steps at Llangollen Wharf currently underway

Work has begun on the installation of new stairs at the Wharf in Llangollen as part of the Council’s Four Great Highways project.

The Levelling Up funded Four Great Highways project aims to enhance the landscape and improve accessibility, interpretation and signage in Llangollen.

Construction for the new stairs began on the 7 May with completion expected mid-July (weather dependant). The ramp will remain open throughout the construction period to allow pedestrians up and down the Wharf.

Emlyn Jones, Denbighshire County Council’s Head of Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services, said: “I’m pleased to see that the works for these much-needed improvements to the stairs at Llangollen Wharf will be completed soon. This is another major step towards the completion of our Four Great Highways project which will help to improve the resident and visitor experience in Llangollen. The works on the stairs will help to achieve one of the project’s aims of enhancing accessibility in the area by providing a gentler route up and down the Wharf for pedestrians.”

Learn more about the Council’s Levelling Up-funded Four Great Highways project on our website. 

Voting and elections

All the information you need about the upcoming general election and how to vote in Denbighshire is on our website.

This includes:

• UK Parliamentary Elections (the General Election)
• Voter ID
• Make sure you’re registered to vote
• How to vote including postal votes