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Leader Live
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Leader Live
Newbridge Road contractors issue update on repairs
The B5605 road was subject to a landslip in 2021 during Storm Christoph, and has remained closed ever since, with January 25, 2025 marking the fourth anniversary of the closure. Its closure has proven a huge frustration for residents, and caused traffic "chaos" in Llangollen and surrounding areas when the A483 viaducts are closed during inclement weather. Earlier this year, Clwyd South MS Ken Skates published an update from Wrexham Council which detailed why work had been paused on site amid necessary permits and consents. Newbridge Road (Image: Newsquest) The local authority then issued a further update stating that there was set to be a large presence at the site and that the road will be open to traffic from spring/summer. Local councillor Terry Evans said that work was scheduled to be completed in May, however, an exact completion date was never confirmed. Towards the end of April, Jones Bros issued two updates on their Facebook page saying they were making "steady progress". MORE NEWS: A spokesperson for Jones Bros Contractors said: "We are making steady progress with installing the piled foundation wall at Newbridge. "The piles are 17m long each and will form the lower concrete wall that will eventually retain the new constructed slope and allow the road at the top to be reinstated. The walls scheduled for Newbridge Road. (Image: Jones Bros) "Thank you to all the local residents for their patience and understanding as we push on to complete this project. "The upper wall that will run along the footpath is currently being precast off site by our subcontractor in Ruthin and will be delivered to site in the coming months. Installation of the wall will commence once the fill material to the slope has been placed. We have sourced local materials for the cladding to match the existing aesthetics of the area." Wrexham Council were asked whether the repairs would be completed this month, they stated a further update would be published in the coming weeks.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ex-minister quits ahead of Wales' 2026 election
Former Welsh government minister Lesley Griffiths has announced she will not be standing at the next Senedd election. She becomes the ninth Labour MS to announce their intention to step down in 2026. In a statement on Friday, the Wrexham MS said it had been "an absolute privilege" to represent the constituency. Meanwhile the cabinet secretary for transport, Ken Skates, announced he was hoping to be selected as a Labour candidate in the new, enlarged constituency of Wrexham. Quarter of Labour Senedd members stepping down Ex-minister Antoniw to leave Senedd next year Minister to quit ahead of Wales' 2026 election First elected to Cardiff Bay in 2007, Griffiths has served as the Welsh government's minister for rural affairs, health, local government and culture, as well as business manager and minister for north Wales. Last July, she was one of four cabinet members who resigned from government, prompting the resignation of First Minister Vaughan Gething. In her Facebook statement on Friday, Griffiths said: "I have today informed Wrexham Constituency Labour Party that I will not be seeking re-election at the 2026 Senedd election. "To the electorate of Wrexham, it has been an absolute privilege to represent you as the Welsh Labour Member of the Senedd since 2007 and I look forward to continuing to do so to the best of my ability until the next election." Skates has represented Clwyd South in the Senedd since 2011, however that constituency will no longer exist at the next election. "It's been a massive honour to have served Clwyd South and it saddens me deeply that the constituency will cease to exist from next year," he said. Announcing his intention to stand in Wrexham, he said: "It would be the thrill of a lifetime to serve the newest and greatest city in our country." Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote Labour risks Senedd election kicking - ex-minister Mark Drakeford to quit Senedd at next election
