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Dyserth Community Council
Following the report in the last edition of the Dyserth Times to the sad passing of Councillor Margaret Williams, the Dyserth Community Council have arranged an engraved seat in memory of Margaret which is sited in the recreational area.
The Community Council thank Councillor Emyr Morris for organising and refurbishment of Margaret’s favourite seat.
Margaret’s family stated the following: Julie, Ian and myself (David) and all our family would like to formally thank Dyserth Community Council for making funds available for the wonderful renovation work undertaken to the timber bench in the King George V playing fields in memory of Margaret. We would also like to say a special thank you to Councillor Emyr Morris for all his considerable time and effort in restoring what is a most splendid and fitting tribute to our dearly departed Councillor Margaret Williams.
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 / 2 x Other theft / 8 x Violence & sexual offences
Councillor Vacancy:
Following the sad passing of Dyserth Community Councillor Margaret Williams and following display of public notices the Community Council have been authorised by the County Returning Officer to proceed with a co-option process. Details of the process are contained in a public notice in this edition of The Dyserth Times. The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 12 Noon on Friday 10th October, 2025.
British Red Cross (Emergency First Aid & Defibrillator Training)
The Community Council have arranged with the British Red Cross – Emergency First Aid and Defibrillator training. This will be held in Dyserth Community Hall on Tuesday 28th October, at 7.00pm. The course will last 1 ½ hours and is free to attend. Please find further details in a Public Notice contained in this edition of the Dyserth Times, including how to book a place.
Concerns Discussed With County Councillor David Williams:
1) Resident request for 30mph road painting in Weavers Lane to be re-instated, due to alleged speeding in the area
2) Resident request in relation to a Parking for ‘residents only’ sign to be reinstated in area of Maes Esgob. Apparently the sign was removed during construction work at Cysgod Y Graig housing development
3) Concern with the road marking in area of Waterfall road – near junction with A547
4) Meeting arranged in Maes Esgob to discusses a number of residents concerns
5) Blockage of culverts in Afon Ffyddion
6) Foel Road, Dyserth – wall repairs. Denbighshire County Council do not accept responsibility for the repair, whereby, the property owner has arranged a local stonemason
7) Replacing damaged waste bin
8) Grass cutting in area of Maes Glas. Resident concern that the grass cuttings are not removed. The contractor has been provided with additional information
9) Missing Residents Parking only signage in Maes Esgob. The County will not renew the signage
10) To enquire with the County in relation to the following: On the B5119 Waterfall Road near the junction with the A547 Road, County Council Highways in late August attended following further flooding, whereby over a three day period a hole was dug and filled in with a new drain cover placed. Councillor Williams to enquire with Denbighshire Highways as to the effectiveness of the work that has been completed.
Concerns Reported to Denbighshire County Council:
1) Fly tipping in area of St Asaph Road
2) Abandoned green bin at entrance to the play field area – off Dyserth High Street
3) Overhanging tree branches in area of pavement at traffic lights junction with Waterfall Road (Denbighshire County Council will issue a Section 154 notice to the property owner to remove the branches)
4) Stile at Maes Glas – difficult to negotiate. Request for kissing gate to be installed
5) Blocked culverts in area of Afon Ffyddion and near Voel Coaches. Photographs were sent to Denbighshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales. Denbighshire had replied to advise, that a request for a site meeting had been made to Natural Resources Wales.
Planning Applications:
The following applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:
1. Application number: 42/2025/0255/PO - for development of 0.07 ha of land by the erection of 1 no. dwelling (outline application - all matters reserved) – at Bod Erw Hiraddug Road, Dyserth
2. Application number: 42/2025/0356/HH - Erection of a single storey ancillary annexe building and associated works, at Mynydd A Mor, 80 Cwm Road, Dyserth.
Planning Decisions:
The following planning decisions have been notified by Denbighshire County Planning:
• Application number: 42/2025/0119/PF - Full planning application, at Land at (part garden of), 121 Cwm Road, Dyserth. Refused
• Application number: 42/2025/0118/PS - Section 73 (Removal or Variation of Condition), at Land at, Cartrefle, Ffordd Ffynnon, Dyserth - Variation of condition no. 3 of outline planning permission code no. 42/2020/0903 to allow additional time for commencement of development. Approved
• Application number: 42/2025/0255/PO – Outline Planning Permission, at Bod Erw, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth, for development of 0.07 ha of land by the erection of 1 no. dwelling (outline application - all matters reserved). Granted
• Application number: 42/2025/0250/PF - Full Planning Application, at Peter Morgan Pharmacy, The Pharmacy, High Street, Dyserth, for the erection of single storey outbuilding to rear to form consulting rooms in connection with existing pharmacy and associated works. Granted
• Application number: 42/2024/1492/HH - Householder Application at Mulberry Farm, Dyserth, for erection of single and two storey extensions to dwelling, first floor balcony, to rear landscaping and associated works. Granted
• Application number: 42/2024/1063/PO - Outline Planning Permission at Plas Llanerch, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth for development of 0.15 ha of land by the erection of 3 dwellings (outline application - all matters reserved). Granted.
Dyserth Public Conveniences:
The Dyserth Community Council have advised Denbighshire County Council that either the Community Council or a local Group will consider a Community Asset Transfer on the public conveniences, that are sited in the car park adjacent to the Waterfall. This will ensure that the conveniences remain open.
The Community Asset Transfer will require significant funding from the Community Council and possibly others, whereby, the Council will consult with the residents in due course as to the funding required, which will inevitably increase the Community Charge for each household in Dyserth.
Dyserth Kilns:
The Dyserth Kilns Public Consultation was held recently, with a bilingual on-line questionnaire and Public Exhibition held in Dyserth Community Hall - on Thursday 4th September. The Council also thank the Spar Store for allowing copies of the on-line form to be complete and left at their premises, and the Editor of The Dyserth Times for inserting a copy of the questionnaire in each copy of the recent Dyserth Times.
The bilingual questionnaires will be evaluated by an independent Company with the results provided to the Community Council in due course.
Applications for Financial Support and Donations:
The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £250.00Gymdeithas Cymraeg Dyserth (General grant towards meeting room hire)
R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council Tel: 01352 720547
E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales
Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales
