Richard Evans

United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Freelance

Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC

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Technology problems 'continuing' at council's new HQ

3 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Richard Evans

“Teething problems” with technology at Conwy’s new Coed Pella HQ council chamber are continuing, an unhappy Old Colwyn councillor claimed. Last month, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported how the council chamber’s speaker system, microphone, and translation service was experiencing hiccups. This caused confusion, mainly with those watching online at the “hybrid” meeting, with the translation service in particular experiencing buzzing and interference.
'I've experienced racism throughout my life. It must be challenged'

3 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Richard Evans

A mixed-race Penmaenmawr councillor has told of her experience of racist bullying and her efforts at a North Wales council to promote diversity. Born to her Indian father and white mother, Plaid Cymru Councillor Cathy Augustine says she and her family experienced racism when she was a child.
Council refuses Denbigh restaurant plan in former showroom

2 months ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Richard Evans

Dyffryn Trading Estate Showroom on Rhyl Road, Denbigh (Image: Google StreetView) DENBIGHSHIRE County Council has refused permission for a former showroom to be converted into a restaurant and takeaway due to fears of noise and odours disturbing residents. Athar Khan applied to Denbighshire’s planning department, seeking permission to convert the redundant Dyffryn Trading Estate Showroom on Rhyl Road, Denbigh.
Reception centre bid for North Wales shooting range

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

Llandegla shooting range hopes to erect a new reception area to extend the business. Fauxdegla Shooting Ground has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission for the new reception building. A planning statement explained how the business wanted to site three "containers joined together to form a reception building" at the grounds. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox.
New cafe set to replace empty Rhyl charity shop

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

A former Rhyl charity shop could soon be reopened as a café, selling coffee and home-made cakes – if planning permission is granted. Magdalena Maciorowska has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department for a change of use of the now empty Prestatyn & District Animal Welfare Group charity shop at 75 Rhyl Coast Road. Mrs Maciorowska wants to reopen the shop as a café and sandwich shop, baking custom-made cakes.
Council should reveal how Denbighshire Leisure Limited shares will be allocated

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

The public should know how the shares of Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL) will be allocated, before the sale of the public owned asset to an investment fund is completed, a councillor says. Last week the Local Democracy Reporting Service exclusively revealed that River Capital, a subsidiary of the Merseyside Special investment fund (MSFI), hopes to complete the £1.5m purchase of the Denbighshire County Council asset.
New hospital will open in North Wales creating hundreds of jobs

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

A new mental health hospital is set to open in North Wales this month, creating hundreds of new jobs. Private health care provider Ty Melyn Limited will open the new Seren Gobaith Mental Health Hospital at the former offices on Brighton Road, creating 250 new jobs for hospital workers and medical professionals. The company says it secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to purchase the site, which will open this month.
North Wales council seizes illegal vapes from 29 premises - but no prosecutions made

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

A council trading standards team seized illegal vapes from 29 premises over two years. The information was released following an application under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, which revealed that no businesses were prosecuted, despite the seizures. According to the FOI application, Denbighshire County Council visited 59 premises in 2023, catching 15 shops selling illegal vaping products, and visited 30 premises in 2024 when 14 shops also had their products seized.
Private investment firm behind Denbighshire Leisure takeover plan revealed

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

The identity of the company behind plans to buy out Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has been identified as a Merseyside-based private equity firm. Councillors voted to sell the council-owned Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) behind closed doors late last month. The decision came despite some concerns from members about the authority over a lack of information, the shareholdings for staff, the loss of control of leisure services and the privatisation of the company.
Loving tributes paid to councillor with 'unwavering commitment to improving lives'

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Richard Evans

Tributes have flooded in for a much-loved Prestatyn councillor who passed away this week. Denbighshire County Council says it was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Cllr Hugh Irving who died on Wednesday, April 9. As a Welsh Conservative member, representing the Prestatyn Central ward, the council say Cllr Irving had a long and distinguished career in local government and public services.