Windfarms Community Planning Project

This project will help us to deliver our Corporate Plan priority around Resilient Communities, where the Council works with people and communities to build independence and resilience. You can read more about our Corporate Plan 2017-22 by clicking here.

What will the Windfarms Community Planning Project project help us to achieve?

The main aims of the Windfarms Community Planning project are to:

• Help eligible communities in Denbighshire realise the maximum benefit of both the Clocaenog and Brenig Windfarm Community Funds.
• Provide guidance to eligible groups to implement robust, impactful and innovative projects that are more likely to secure grant funding from the Clocaenog and Brenig Windfarm Funds.
• Share examples of good practice relating to community development across Denbighshire.

What are we proposing to help us achieve our aims?

We are proposing:

• Increase the capacity of our Community Development Resource to coincide with the launch of both the Brenig and Clocaenog Windfarm Community Benefit Funds.
• Offer bespoke, enabling, community development support to groups who are developing community project ideas.
• Organise and support workshops and events where community development knowledge sharing and guidance is facilitated.

Finding a 'new normal' for Rhyl town centre

In May 2020, Welsh Government put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities to bid for funding to make short-term, temporary changes to town centres that will help to make them feel safe and welcoming. The council submitted expressions of interest for proposed schemes in Rhyl, Denbigh, Ruthin and Llangollen.

On 21st June 2020, the council launched a survey to find out how businesses and residents felt about town centres beginning to re-open. Early responses indicate that businesses are quieter than they usually would be for the time of year, and that residents are generally nervous about returning to town centres. Many respondents indicated that they were only visiting town centres to carry out essential tasks and over half of respondents who left a comment expressed concerns about pavement widths and the inability to safely practice social distancing. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed here. 

The survey responses received to date suggest that the range of propsals which the council submitted to Welsh Government are appropriate and proportional to the scale of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh Government has approved funding for the proposals, however the council would like to consult with the local community before any final decision on the scheme is made.

In summary, the proposals for Rhyl are to create improved shared space for pedestrians and cyclists in key areas of Rhyl between the railway station and the seafront. This will be through the installation of temporary ‘Lane Defender’ systems in the following locations:

• The eastern side of Bodfor Street and Queen Street
• The northern side of Wellington Road, between Elwy Street and High Street
• Along West Parade, between Water Street and High Street

Further details on the proposals are available to download below:

1. Rhyl proposal document (PDF)

2. Rhyl proposal Map (PDF)

Finding a 'new normal' for Ruthin town centre

In May 2020, Welsh Government put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities to bid for funding to make short-term, temporary changes to town centres that will help to make them feel safe and welcoming. The council submitted expressions of interest for proposed schemes in Ruthin, Denbigh, Llangollen and Rhyl. 

On 21st June 2020, the council launched a survey to find out how businesses and residents felt about town centres beginning to re-open. Early responses indicate that businesses are quieter than they usually would be for the time of year, and that residents are generally nervous about returning to town centres. Many respondents indicated that they were only visiting town centres to carry out essential tasks and over half of respondents who left a comment expressed concerns about pavement widths and the inability to safely practice social distancing. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed here. 

The survey responses received to date suggest that the range of propsals which the council submitted to Welsh Government are appropriate and proportional to the scale of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh Government has approved funding for the proposals, however the council would like to consult with the local community before any final decision on the scheme is made.

In summary, the proposals for Ruthin are to:

1. Support social distancing in Market Street and Well Street by introducing a one-way traffic system to the town centre along these routes. This will enable pavements to be widened in problem areas

2. To support pubs, cafés and restaurants in Ruthin town centre to create outside seating areas where it is safe and practicable to do so.

3. To acknowledge the increased interest in active travel and associated health benefits, and to encourage and support people to choose active travel as a means of getting about in the town centre by implementing infrastructure changes which make active travel easier

Further details on the proposals are available to download below:

1. Proposal document: Ruthin town centre (PDF)

2. Ruthin scheme map (PDF)

Finding a 'new normal' for Denbigh town centre

In May 2020, Welsh Government put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities to bid for funding to make short-term, temporary changes to town centres that will help to make them feel safe and welcoming. The council submitted expressions of interest for proposed schemes in Denbigh, Llangollen, Ruthin and Rhyl. 

On 21st June 2020, the council launched a survey to find out how businesses and residents felt about town centres beginning to re-open. Early responses indicate that businesses are quieter than they usually would be for the time of year, and that residents are generally nervous about returning to town centres. Many respondents indicated that they were only visiting town centres to carry out essential tasks and over half of respondents who left a comment expressed concerns about pavement widths and the inability to safely practice social distancing. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed here. 

The survey responses received to date suggest that the range of propsals which the council submitted to Welsh Government are appropriate and proportional to the scale of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh Government has approved funding for the proposals, however the council would like to consult with the local community before any final decision on the scheme is made.

In summary, the proposals for Denbigh are to:

1. Support social distancing in Vale Street, High Street, and Bridge Street by introducing a one-way traffic system to the town centre. This will enable pavements to be widened in problem areas

2. Temporarily relocate Denbigh market from Hall Square to the High Street (where it used to be). This is because a large amount of Hall Square is currently inaccessible due to ongoing works on the former Crown Hotel, and will allow stalls to spread out further.

3. To support pubs, cafés and restaurants on Vale Street and High Street to create outside seating areas where it is practicable to do so.

4. To acknowledge the increased interest in active travel and associated health benefits, and to encourage and support people to choose active travel as a means of getting about in the town centre by implementing infrastructure changes which make active travel easier

5. To temporarily impose a 20mph speed limit along Park Street, Beacon's Hill and Grove Road, in case the one-way system leads to an increase in traffic along these routes.

Further details on the proposals are available to download below:

1. Local Sustainable Transport Response to Covid-19: Proposals for DENBIGH (PDF)

2. Map of the proposed changes (PDF)

Finding a 'new normal' for Llangollen town centre

In May 2020, Welsh Government put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities to bid for funding to make short-term, temporary changes to town centres that will help to make them feel safe and welcoming. The council submitted expressions of interest for proposed schemes in Llangollen, Denbigh, Ruthin and Rhyl. 

On 21st June 2020, the council launched a survey to find out how businesses and residents felt about town centres beginning to re-open. Early responses indicate that businesses are quieter than they usually would be for the time of year, and that residents are generally nervous about returning to town centres. Many respondents indicated that they were only visiting town centres to carry out essential tasks and over half of respondents who left a comment expressed concerns about pavement widths and the inability to safely practice social distancing. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed here. 

The survey responses received to date suggest that the range of propsals which the council submitted to Welsh Government are appropriate and proportional to the scale of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh Government has approved funding for the proposals, however the council would like to consult with the local community before any final decision on the scheme is made.

In summary, the proposals for Llangollen are to:

1. Support social distancing in busy areas of Llangollen by creating widening pavements for shared pedestrian/cyclist use in the followng locations:
 

• Abbey Road, from the area outside Llangollen Railway Station to the Castle Street bridge
• Castle Street, from Parade Street to Market Street
• Castle Street, approximately 70% of the length from the Market Street junction to the A5 (Berwyn Street)

2. To support pubs, cafés and restaurants in the town centre to create outside seating areas where it is safe and practicable to do so.

3. To acknowledge the increased interest in active travel and associated health benefits, and to encourage and support people to choose active travel as a means of getting about in the town centre by implementing infrastructure changes which make active travel easier

Further details on the proposals are available to download below:

1.  Proposal document: Llangollen town centre (PDF)

2.  Llangollen scheme map (PDF)

Denbighshire County Council

Marriage Act 1949

Civil Partnership Act 2004

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the above that an application has been made by JONATHAN GODDARD for the premises known as FAENOL FAWR HOTEL, BODELWYDDAN for a grant of approval to enable Civil Marriages to be Solemnised/Civil Partnerships to be Registered at these premises.

The application and accompanying plan will be available for inspection for 21 days from the date of this Notice by contacting the office of the Head of Legal, HR and Democratic Services on 01824 706196, email: eleri.woolford@denbighshire.gov.uk

Within that time, any person may give notice in writing by completing the survey linked below, or to the address above, of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection.

G. Williams

Proper Officer.

Denbighshire County Council

Notice of permanent speed restriction

A542 Horseshoe Pass

(40MPH speed restriction) order 202

Denbighshire County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to make an Order
under Sections 82(2) 83(2) 84(1) and 84(2) and Part III and Part IV of Schedule 9 of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of the Order will be to impose a 40
miles per hour speed limit on the length of road specified in the Schedule below.

Copies of the proposed Order with plans and statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing to make the Order are available to download as a PDF (below).

 

Denbighshire County Council

Marriage Act 1949

Civil Partnership Act 2004

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the above that an application has been made by LOUISE PARKER for the premises known as TREVOR HALL, LLANGOLLEN for a grant of approval to enable Civil Marriages to be Solemnised/Civil Partnerships to be Registered at these premises.

The application and accompanying plan will be available for inspection for 21 days from the date of this Notice by contacting the office of the Head of Legal, HR and Democratic Services on 01824 706196, email: eleri.woolford@denbighshire.gov.uk

Within that time, any person may give notice in writing by completing the survey linked below, or to the address above, of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection.

G. Williams

Proper Officer.

We are consulting on the proposed Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The existing Scheme applies to Rhyl only and we are looking to extend this to include Prestatyn, Llangollen and Denbigh.

Documents relating to the proposed scheme can be viewed via the 'quick links' at the bottom of this page. Hard copies may also be viewed at the following locations during usual opening hours:

Denbigh:

• Denbigh Library and One Stop Shop, Denbigh Library, Hall Square, Denbigh. LL16 3NU
• Denbighshire County Council Offices, Caledfryn, Smithfield Road, Denbigh. LL16 3RJ

Llangollen: 

• Llangollen Library and One Stop Shop, The Chapel,19-21 Castle Street,Llangollen. LL20 8NU

Prestatyn:  

• Prestatyn Library and One Stop Shop, 21 King's Avenue, Prestatyn, LL19 9AA

Rhyl: 

• Rhyl Library and One Stop Shop, Church Street, Rhyl. LL18 3AA

The Council received two responses in regards to this consultation. Following consideration of these responses, a decision has been made to proceed with the scheme. The Public Notice can be downloaded HERE.

Denbighshire County Council proposes to make an Order under Sections 1(1), (2), 2(1) to (3), 4(2), and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and all other enabling powers the effect of which will be to introduce prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading of vehicles on the lengths of roads referred to in the Schedule below.

The Council is inviting observations and objections to the proposals between 11th March 2020 and 3rd April 2020.

A copy of the proposed Order, a map showing the lengths of roads to which the proposals relate, and a statement of the Council's reasons for proposing the Order are available to download as a PDF (below), or may be viewed during normal office hours in St Asaph Library and at the offices of the undersigned.