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Dyserth Community Council
Dyserth Community Council Cynghor Cymunedol Dyserth
New Chair of Dyserth Community Council:
At the May Annual Meeting of Dyserth Community Council Councillor Anne Rogers was appointed as Chair of Council, with Councillor John Glover appointed as Vice Chair of Council. Councillor Anne thanked the retiring Chair Councillor Andy Hughes for his service over the past year and also thanked the Members for their support.

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:
1 x Criminal damage / 1 x Other crime / 6 x Shoplifting / 5 x Violence & Sexual offences
Denbighshire Outdoor Ranger Service:
Due to its popularity the Community Council have agreed a further Service Level Agreement to continue for the next year the weekly Play Ranger outdoor service which is held adjacent to the children’s play area at a cost of £5,142.54
Refurbishment of Red K6 Telephone Boxes:
Due to its popularity the Community Council have agreed a further Service Level Agreement to continue for the next year the weekly Play Ranger outdoor service which is held adjacent to the children’s play area at a cost of £5,142.54
Pop Inn Bus Shelter:
The Community Council are in the process of signing a 25 years lease on the delipidated bus shelter known locally as ‘The Pop Inn’ – near the traffic lights junction on Dyserth High Street. The Council have been requested by bus users to provide a bus stop in this area and following the signing of the lease the Council will complete repairs to the shelter.
Dyserth Bowling Club – Season Open Day:
The Community Council are in the process of signing a 25 years lease on the delipidated bus shelter known locally as ‘The Pop Inn’ – near the traffic lights junction on Dyserth High Street. The Council have been requested by bus users to provide a bus stop in this area and following the signing of the lease the Council will complete repairs to the shelter.


Concerns Discussed With County Councillor David Williams:
(1) Dyserth Bends (Old Rhyl Road): Further complaint received in relation to the abundance of litter in this area. Councillor Williams advised that Denbighshire Highways are in the process of arranging for a road closure to facilitate both litter picking and removal of fly tipping
(2) Condition of railings on Weavers Lane. Concern has been reported to Denbighshire Highways, who replied as follows: The railings were inspected on Wednesday 12th February and found safe but work will be required in the future. This will be added to a works package
(3) Keep clear road markings – top of Waterfall Hill near traffic lights. Concern has been reported to Denbighshire Highways, with the County providing the following reply: The re-painting of these road markings will be added onto the ongoing maintenance list
(4) Concern with running water in area of Carreg Heilin Lane. Both Denbighshire County Council together with Welsh Water are actively seeking the source of the egress of water to endeavour to alleviate the road flooding. It was further reported that the leakage had ceased. Councillor Williams will discuss with County Highways the repairs to this particular road following the flooding
(5) Structural damage concerns by residents in Hiraddug Road. Denbighshire County Council are investigating
(6) Temporary water barrier in Hiraddug Road. Councillor Willams has asked the County Council for an update in relation to a permanent repair
(7) Denbighshire County Council: Floding in area of Penny Pot Cottage, Dyserth. Work has been completed to alleviate the culvert flooding and further work will be carried out
(8) Newmarket Road: Photographs sent to Councillor Williams in relation to a road traffic accident in the area of Tre Castell, whereby a number of parked vehicles were damaged
(9) Upper Voel Road: Site meeting held to discuss the collapsed road and repair which may require a legal process together with a public consultation
(10) Concerns in relation to the removal and replacement of black bins in Dyserth
(11) Missed bin collections with some residents awaiting for over seven weeks.
Concerns Reported to Denbighshire County Council:
1) Faulty traffic lights at junction with High Street and Waterfall Hill
2) Broken gate hinge at top of Gibbs Woods
3) Fly tipping in the area in area of Red Telephone Box, James Park
Planning Applications:
The following planning applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:
(1) Application number: 42.2025/0077/HH – for erection of a first floor extension, alterations and associated works, at Dyffryn Aur, 125 Cwm Road, Dyserth
(2) Application number: 42/2024/1492/HH – for erection of single and two sided story extension to dwelling, first floor balcony to rear, landscaping and associated works, at Mulberry Farm, Dyserth
(3) Application number: 42/2025/0118/PS – for variation of condition no. 3 of outline planning permission code number: 42/2020/0903 – to allow additional time for commencement of development, at Cartrefle, Dyserth
(4) Application number: 42/2025/0119/PF – for erection of 1 no. dwelling and associated works, at land at (part garden of) no 121 Cwm Road, Dyserth
Planning Decisions:
The following planning decisions have been notified by Denbighshire County Planning:
(1) Application number: 42/2025/0020/HH – for Construction of a new vehicular access, parking area and pavement crossing, at 2 Maes Hiraddug, Dyserth. Granted
(2) Application number: 42/2024/1480/AC – for Approval of Planning Condition details of construction method statement and method statement/risk assessment for the protection of sewers submitted in accordance with condition no's 4 and 5 of reserved matters application no. 42/2023/0429/PR, at Land At, Cartrefle Ffordd Ffynnon, Dyserth. Approved
(3) Application reference: 42/2025/0077/HH – for erection of a first-floor extension, alterations and associated works, at Dyffryn Aur, 125 Cwm Road, Dyserth. Granted
Biodiversity
The annual maintenance has been completed on Dyserth Council land with general tidying up and mulch along the hedgerow which will assist with the growth for the wild flower display this summer.
The Council wish to thank Thorncliffe Building Supplies for the generous loan of the dumper vehicle at no cost to the Council and also to Dom Wilkinson a local resident for supplying the free mulch. Thanks also to Councillors’ David Parry and Anne Rogers, together with Paul Rad and Lydia McLellan for their assistance.




Applications for Financial Support and Donations:
The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £100.00Marie Curie (Great Daffodil Appeal) / £200.00 - RNLI (Rhyl) Application towards Annual Duck Race in Dyserth / £1,000.00 - Dyserth Times (Towards printing costs for the bi-monthly editions) / £400.00 - Llangollen International Eisteddfod (Annual grant)
R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council
Tel: 01352 720547
E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales
Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales