Denbighshire Free Press

5 days ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Richard Evans

The committee is set to discuss a confidential report by the council’s monitoring officer, providing an overview of “complaints against members lodged with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales”. But Denbighshire has listed the item as restricted, meaning the committee will likely vote to remove both the press and public from the debate.

5 days ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Claire Pierce

Calling it the hardest physical and mental thing he has ever done, Matt Jones will be raising money for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, a charity that was very dear to his wife, Vicky. Last September Matt was recovering in hospital after a hip replacement when a quip from Vicky to his surgeon turned into a family joke and bet. Matt said: "The surgeon was telling me I had to slow down, or I would cause further damage to other parts of my body.

1 week ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

The proposal aims to reverse decades of habitat loss by altering the management of road verges and green spaces. Carolyn Thomas, MS, has highlighted the potential environmental benefits of this change, suggesting that the verges could become natural wildlife corridors. She said: "Adopting new approaches to grassland management allows us to give biodiversity a boost while continuing to meet the needs of our communities.

1 week ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Alex Whilding

During her county-wide tour, First Minister Morgan stopped by Rhos Street and Pen Barras schools, the Buttermarket in Denbigh, and Greengates farm in St Asaph. The first stop was the Rhos Street and Pen Barras schools, which opened on a shared site in April 2018. The site, a result of an £11.2 million investment through the 21st Century Schools Programme, currently provides schooling for 525 pupils, complete with state-of-the-art facilities.

1 week ago | denbighshirefreepress.co.uk | Matt Warner

Applicant Mike Evans has submitted a planning application, seeking to convert Unit 5, Room 3a, Ffordd Celyn, located on the Lon Parcwr Business Park, into a gymnasium and personal training studio. The unit is currently used for light industrial purposes. In a planning statement included with the application, the business said: “Dynamic Fitness have been dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles through fitness and wellness for over three years.