Dyserth Community Council

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Dydd Gwyl Dewi / St David’s Day (5 Facts):

He was born in a stormSt David was born in the year 500, the grandson of Ceredig ap Cunedda, King of Ceredigion. According to legend, his mother St Non gave birth to him on a Pembrokeshire clifftop during a fierce storm. The spot is marked by the ruins of Non’s Chapel, and a nearby holy well is said to have healing powers.

He was a fine preacherSt David became a renowned preacher, founding monastic settlements and churches in Wales, Brittany and southwest England – including, possibly, the abbey at Glastonbury. St David reputedly made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, from which he brought back a stone that now sits in an altar at St Davids Cathedral, built on the site of his original monastery.

He was a teetotal vegetarianSt David and his monks followed a simple, austere life. They ploughed the fields by hand, rather than using oxen, and refrained from eating meat or drinking beer. St David himself was reputed to have consumed only leeks and water – which is perhaps why the leek became a national symbol of Wales.

He performed miraclesThe most famous miracle associated with St David took place when he was preaching to a large crowd in Llanddewi Brefi. When people at the back complained that they could not hear him, the ground on which he stood rose up to form a hill. A white dove, sent by God, settled on his shoulder.

His legacy lives onSt David died on 1 March - St David's Day - in 589. He was buried at the site of St Davids Cathedral, where his shrine was a popular place of pilgrimage throughout the Middle Ages.

His last words to his followers came from a sermon he gave on the previous Sunday: ‘Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do.’ The phrase ‘Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd - 'Do the little things in life’ - is still a well-known maxim in Wales.

St David was canonised by Pope Callixtus in the 12th century, and Wales have celebrated St David’s Day ever since.

Reported Criminal Offences in Dyserth:

The following criminal offences have been reported to the North Wales Police; that have occurred within the Community Council area:

5 x Anti social behaviour / 3 x Criminal damage / 6 x Violence

Community Council Budget 2024 / 2025:

The yearly precept budget for the Community Council for year 2023 / 2024 was £48,500.00. The Council agreed to increase their budget for the year 2024 / 2025 to cover a number of increased costs and also towards projects in their ear-marked reserves. However, the Councillors wished to retain the increase as low as possible, in particular, due to the current financial climate. The budget increase was agreed at £2,000.00 - to a precept of £50,500.00. The additional increase for households equates to: Band D property charge would be £42.65, an increase of £0.73p a year (1.74% - 6p extra per month).

County Councillor David Williams:

County Councillor David Williams advised Members in relation to the following:1) Dyserth Flood Alleviation Scheme, Site meeting held recently with Natural Resources Wales and Denbighshire County Council2) Request to Councillor Williams for the provision of a bus shelter in the area of Voel Coaches. Following a site visit by the County Transport Officer Councillor Williams was advised, that due to distances from the entrance to Voel Coaches and the traffic lights, there would not be sufficient sight lines for vehicles endeavouring to go around the stopped bus.

The following concerns were discussed with County Councillor Williams:

1) Dyserth Flood Alleviation Scheme: Meeting held with Natural Resources Wales and Denbighshire County Council. An application to be made to the Welsh Government for funding towards the scheme2) Local Flood Defence Committee set up in Lower Dyserth3) Condition of the road in James Park. Councillor Williams to take forward with the County, including the repainting of the white lines4) The leaning metal post in Dyserth High Street has not been straightened. The Clerk advised that this concern had been reported on two previous occasions –together with photographs provided to the County. Councillor Williams to further make contact with the County5) Resident concern in relation to water affecting a boundary wall in area of Lower Foel Road, Dyserth6) Enquiry to Denbighshire Highways to establish if an area in Cwm Road where white stones have been sited is part of the adopted highway7) Reported to Denbighshire Highways a number of tree branches causing obstruction in the River Ffyddion, Near Foel Coaches8) Reported to Denbighshire Highways crumbling road surface in the area of Foel Coaches car park entrance9) Reported to Denbighshire Highways blocked drains in area of former Anglia development10) Reported to Denbighshire Highways overgrown shrubbery in Cwm Road – forcing pedestrians off the pavement and into the roadway11) Reported to Denbighshire Highways a number of deep potholes in area of St Asaph Road12) Running water in area of Hiraddug Road13) Blocked drains / gullies on a number of roads in Dyserth, including: Waterfall Hill, High Street, Cwm Road and in the Bodrhyddan area.

Planning Applications:

The following planning applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:1) Application number: 42/2023/0672 – for installation of free standing air source heat pump, at 10 Parc Bron Deg, Dyserth2) Application number: 42/2023/0913 - for erection of single storey extension to dwelling, at 21, Glan Ffyddion, Dyserth.

Planning Decisions:

The following planning decision has been received from Denbighshire County Council:

Application number: 42/2023/-576 – for development of 0.15ha of land by the erection of 4 dwellings (outline application – all matters reserved), at land at former Plas Llanerch, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth. Withdrawn.

Applications for Financial Support and Donations:

The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £500.00 - Urdd National Eisteddfod / £350.00 - Dyserth Tuesday Morning Group

R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council

Tel: 01352 720547 E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales

Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales