Dyserth Community Council

Community Award

Following the Public Notices seeking nominations for a Community Award from residents, the Council received two, namely Pat Johnson and Derek (Dez) Martin. The aim of presenting an award is to promote pride and give recognition to those who have made a significant contribution within the community as something to be valued. The presentation of the award will provide an opportunity to increase awareness of the people - who voluntarily and selflessly work to improve and enhance the lives of people in the Dyserth Community Council area - and to allow that work to be celebrated.

Pat Johnson: Included in Pat’s nominations from residents, one was from the Denbighshire Street Scene operatives. There were many complementary words expressed in Pat’s nominations, and included: “this lady is fantastic” “she is a wonderful person” “has a heart of gold” “she spends hours litter picking even during adverse weather” “she is such an upstanding member of the community” “she is a true Dyserth treasure”.

The Chair of Dyserth Community Council Councillor David Parry stated the following:

“Pat and Dez - on behalf of the Dyserth Community Council, together with the residents of the area, I congratulate you both on your achievements - and with a really big thank you, please accept these framed certificates, flowers and vouchers as recognition of your dedicated service to this community”.

Pat Johnson receiving her Certificate & flowers from Cllr David Parry

Derek (Dez) Martin: Included in Dez’s nominations, he has made a substantial contribution over the past 10 years throughout his continued dedication and tireless determination to support young children to develop their interest, their fitness and commitment to playing football. Dez dedicates his time each week by passing on his knowledge his coaching skills and also for arranging various tournaments. Currently Dez is coaching the Dyserth Tornado’s – who are made up of 16 boys who play in the Football Association of Wales league. Dez is seen as a role model to these young footballers.

Dez Martin with his Dyserth Junior Footballers and others

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:

2 x Other crime / 2 x Public Order / 3 x Violence

2 x Anti-social behaviour / 2 x Burglary / 1 x Other theft / 1 x Public order / 1 x Violence

Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of Council:

Councillor David Parry was appointed as Chair of Dyserth Community Council for the year 2023 / 2024, with Councillor Allan Pennington appointed as Council Vice Chair. County Councillor David Williams:

County Councillor David Williams advised Members in relation to the following:

(1) Request received from Dyserth Waterfall Committee seeking that the Public Conveniences are opened for the Bank holiday in late May. The conveniences were opened for the Easter holiday period and thereafter closed. Councillor Williams to consult with the County as to why the conveniences were closed. The County Council have confirmed, that the public toilets at the Waterfall lo cation will remain open during the weekends all year

(2) In the process of arranging a meeting with a Welsh Government Minister in relation to a traffic safety scheme at the junction to the Thorncliffe and other businesses junction.

(3) Pot holes at entrance to the Waterfall car park. The Clerk advised that the County had been asked to fill in on two occasions; Reports had been received back stating that the pot holes had been filled, whereby they had not

(4) Outstanding request to Denbighshire for a hedge protruding into the B5119 Waterfall Hill road. The County have previously stated that the hedge has been placed in the maintenance contact, but it appears it has not been

(5) Further dangerous and uncovered shaft found in area to previously reported shaft. Whilst the area of the open shafts the County have placed warning signs and fencing, discussion continues with the landowners agents

(6) Concern with grass cutting in the area of Maes Glas. The cut grass has been left in situ with the actual grass cutting not up to a reasonable standard. The County have acknowledged that there are concerns with the contractor –whose contract will cease this financial year.

Dyserth Councillors discussed the following with Councillor Williams:

(1) Pot holes at entrance to Waterfall Car Park. Now completed

(2) General litter on the verges in the area of the bends on B5119 Old Dyserth Road. The County Street Scene advise, that the road was recently closed to facilitate a litter pick

(3) Gwelfor Park: Number of overgrown trees with one particular large tree whereby the roots are lifting up the pavement

(4) Gwelfor Park: The edging on the wall is breaking away.

Concerns Reported To Denbighshire County Council:

(1) A547 Road near Voel Coaches: Concern with large conifer trees. Report received from Denbighshire advising that the area has been inspected, the trees are on private land whereby the property owner will be asked to reduce the obstruction

(2) Fly tipping at entrance to James Park. The County removed the fly tipping within a few hours following the report being received

(3) General litter on the verges in the area of the bends on B5119 Old Dyserth Road

(4) Fly tipping in private access area – off Dyserth High Street (Mattress which was visible from public area)

(5) Reported a damaged wooden step – just below the Dyserth to Prestatyn Walkway (SSSI field and under bridge – photograph provided)

(6) Request to cut undergrowth on pubic footpath known locally as Kitch Katch (between Bron Deg and Lower Foel Road)

(7) Barbed wire erected on fence running alongside a public footpath in the area of Carreg Heilin Lane. The County Footpath Officer will be contacting the property owner

(8) Public footpath above Dyserth Waterfall. Request to County to clear overgrowth. (Dyserth Environmental Group have part cleared to pathway)

Planning Applications:

The following planning applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:

(1) Application number: 42/2023/0266 – for removal of existing conservatory and balcony to rear and erection of single-story flat roof extension with roof top balcony area above and associated works, at 18 Clwyd Avenue, Dyserth

(2) Application number: 42/2023/0279 – for the conversion and alteration of outbuilding to form one holiday accommodation unit including the erection of extension to form garage for adjacent property, connection to existing septic tank and associated works, at outbuilding at Bron Berllan Isaf Hiraddug Road, Dyserth

(3) Application number: 42/2023/0351 – for erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling, demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement garage, alterations to existing access and associated works, at Risca, Ffordd Ffynnon, Dyserth.

Planning Decisions:

The following planning decisions have been received from Denbighshire County Council:

(1) Application number: 42/2022/0189 – for erection of a single storey extension to read of dwelling and associated works. Grant

(2) Application number: 42/2022/1000 – for erection of single storey extension and other work, at Inglewood, Ffordd Trelawnyd, Dyserth. Grant.

Applications for Financial Support and Donations:

The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £420.00 –Dyserth Junior Football Club – towards end of season trophies / £100.00 - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Rhyl) – towards prize monies for the Annual Duck Race to be held in Dyserth.

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

Tel: 01352 720547

E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales

Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales