Dyserth Community Council

Dyserth Community Council - Cynghor Cymunedol Dyserth

Reported Criminal Offences in Dyserth:

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

4 x Anti social behaviour / 1 x Burglary / 1 x Criminal damage / 2 x Drug offences / 7 x Violence

Illegal Substance Usage in Dyserth:

The Council Members are concerned with apparent usage of illegal substances in Dyserth. There are a number of areas of concern which include drug related paraphernalia found in the area of the King George recreational ground, together with constant use of the red phone box in James Park for illegal purposes.

Photographs of the drug related paraphernalia near the children’s play area have been forwarded to the Police. During the evenings and generally between 5pm and 7pm a number of male youths frequently enter the red phone box in James Park, whereafter a strong aroma of drugs emanates from the box. Photographs of two male youths have been forwarded to the Police. The Police have advised that they will visit both the recreational area and James Park on a frequent basis.

Red K6 Telephone Box in James Park:

Following a request in the last edition of the Dyserth Times, the Community Council thank the Dyserth Women’s Institute members, including one resident, for their suggestions in relation to the future usage of the red phone box adjacent to James Park. The Councillors agreed that a combination of both ideas could be accommodated.

The Council have accepted a quotation to repaint both the red phone boxes in James Park and Tre Castell, whereafter the James Park box will be fitted with shelves for its future usage.

Speed Indicator Signage:

A temporary speed indicator flashing sign has been erected on the A5151 in Tre Castell which displays the speed of each vehicle. Following discussion with Denbighshire Highways it was agreed the area was best suited as the speed limit from Trelawnyd is 60mph and immediately reduces to 20mph on a hill. Whilst the speed indicator is temporary, the Community Council have set aside funds to permanently install the unit on site, if required. The speed indicator unit is also able to record vehicle numbers and take photographs.

Accessible Children’s Play Equipment:

The Community Council are grateful for residents’ assistance as to their thoughts for accessible play equipment ideas and preferences in the Dyserth children’s play area.

The Councillors provisionally agreed an accessible play item at a purchase and installation cost of £15,709.00. An application for financial assistance under the commuted sums was made to Denbighshire County Council. Unfortunately, the County refused the application. The Community Council reluctantly agreed to not proceed with the project, as without funding the cost is prohibitive within the budget.

Concerns Reported to Denbighshire County Council:

1) A deep pothole in area of A5151 junction with Hiraddug Road (The County repaired the pot hole within two days)

2) Contractors were seen to dump excess tarmac on the highway in James Park which caused a bump in the road. The contractors’ details were passed to the County together with photographs) (The contractor returned and removed the tarmac)

3) Footpath in area of Top of Gibbs wood to stile. The footpath is overgrown and impassible in parts. (The County replied as follows: As the bird nesting season is in progress the area will be visited to access the overgrowth and ascertain if work can be completed that would cause minimal disturbance to wildlife)

4) Damage to roadside metal barrier (at traffic lights junction with High Street and Waterfall Road (photograph of damaged barrier provided). (Notification received from County Highways: ‘Inspected this morning on Monday the 10.06.24 no obstruction to the carriageway or footway in its current condition, works have been added to an additional works list for repair at a later date when Highways operatives become available’).

Planning Applications & Planning Decisions:

The Community Council have not received any planning applications, or decisions from Denbighshire Planning for the past two months.

Applications for Financial Support and Donations:

The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £1,500.00 - Dyserth Flood Initiative (Application for funding towards various purchases and projected works)

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

Tel: 01352 720547

E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales

Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales