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Pembrokeshire Herald
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Cycling fever rolls on after Tour of Pembrokeshire success
Countdown begins to British and Welsh Cycling Championships in Ceredigion FRESH from the success of the JCP Solicitors Tour of Pembrokeshire last weekend, Wales is gearing up for even more two-wheeled action — this time in Ceredigion, where the British and Welsh Cycling Championships are set to take place next month. On Saturday (May 24), more than 1,600 riders from across Wales and beyond took part in the Tour of Pembrokeshire, despite wet and misty conditions. Setting off from Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi in St David's, cyclists tackled some of the most scenic — and challenging — roads the county has to offer. The popular charity sportive featured three routes to suit all abilities: the gruelling Epic 105-mile ride with over 10,000 feet of climbing; the Classic 60-mile route; and a Community 25-mile route for newer cyclists. Riders navigated the Preseli Hills, coastal roads, and narrow country lanes in an event that has become one of the highlights of the Welsh sporting calendar. Now, the spotlight shifts north as the British and Welsh Cycling Championships come to Ceredigion from 26 to 29 June. To mark the one-month countdown, Ceredigion's Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services, Councillor Shelley Childs, has been out promoting the region's cycling appeal — and encouraging others to enjoy the stunning local routes. A lifelong cyclist and former competitor with Ystwyth Cycling Club, Cllr Childs holds a first category racing licence and has represented Great Britain in the World and European Duathlon Championships, finishing fifth in his age group. He credits Ceredigion's landscape with providing the perfect training ground. 'Ceredigion has so many fantastic cycling opportunities,' he said. 'No wonder it was chosen as the home of the British Cycling Championships this June. The views are magnificent and the terrain is both beautiful and testing. It's no surprise this county has produced elite riders like Josh Tarling, Stevie Williams, and Gruff Lewis.' Cllr Childs, who also co-organises AberCycleFest and is a life member of his local cycling club, said he's excited to welcome cyclists and supporters to Aberaeron and Aberystwyth for the championships. 'There'll be something for everyone — whether you're a racing fan, a leisure rider, or just looking for a great day out,' he added. For route maps and full event information, visit: Cycling Championships – Ceredigion County Council
Wales Online
24-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
The plan for every public toilet in Denbighshire
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Proposals have been revealed for every Denbighshire council public toilet in the county - with closures, charging at all remaining sites and higher prices on the cards. In setting the 2024/25 budget a review of public conveniences was included. This factored on £200,000 being removed from the public conveniences (PCs) budget in Highways and Environmental Services for 2024/25, reducing the budget to £70,000. That decision was largely based on an assumption that at least some PCs would need to close unless a way could be found to make the service fit the new budget A report has set out what is recommended for each site (full list below)- although any final decision will depend on various factors. These include securing funding for revamps and the potential support from other organisations like town councils and Denbighshire Leisure. The capital investment needed to carry out proposed upgrade works to retained sites would be £311,000 but this would then lead to revenue savings as sites are left unstaffed or in some cases charging brought in at toilets that are currently free to use. There would be redundancies due to the closures and the plan to have sites unstaffed. The current estimated cost of managing all the PCs earmarked for potential retention is c.£272,000 while the current income from those sites is £57,000, therefore creating a net budget cost of £215,000. Given that the budget is £70,000, a budget pressure of around £150,000 would remain. But a report for Denbighshire council's cabinet said: "However, that budget pressure is based on current costs and income. It does not include any increased income from charging for all PCs in future and from increasing the price of entry. It also does not include a decrease in operating costs from all PCs being unstaffed and accepting cashless payment. "The future running costs (after investment has enabled them all to become unstaffed and to accept cashless payment) will inevitably be less than the current running costs. The detailed work to estimate those future running costs is being finalised currently and will be completed prior to any further discussions with Town Councils." The council's cabinet will discuss the proposals on April 29. List of PCs and what is proposed: Rhyl Events Arena: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to Capital Scrutiny Group (CSG). Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Further discussion with (Denbighshire Leisure Ltd) DLL about potential transfer of the asset. Children's Village: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Town Hall: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Old Golf Road: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Botanical Gardens: Close and decommission this site. Due to the number of vandalism reports, this site has to be closed before 3pm each day before school closes. This facility is therefore unsustainable and recommended for closure. Bus station Pod: Close and decommission the site. It is already permanently closed, replacement parts and software are no longer available. Pod is at end of life. Prestatyn: Barkby Beach: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Nova: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Further discussion with DLL about potential transfer of the asset. Ffordd Pendyffryn Bus Station Pod: Close and decommission the site. It is already permanently closed, replacement parts and software are no longer available. Pod is at end of life. Train Station Pod: Close and decommission the site. It is already permanently closed, replacement parts and software are no longer available. Pod is at end of life. Nant Hall Road: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Rhuddlan: Princes Road (off high street): Close and decommission the site. No identified need for PCs. Llanelwy/St Asaph High Street: Close and decommission the site. No identified need for PCs. Dyserth: Waterfall car park: Close and decommission the site. No identified need for PCs Denbigh: Factory Ward car park: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Ruthin: Cae Ddol: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. Refurbishment being funded through Levelling Up Round 2:Clwyd West, so no further funding required. Further discussion required with Town Council regarding possible asset transfer. Market Street: Close and decommission if not able to transfer to Ruthin Town Council. Publicly available alternative provision in close proximity, for example toilets in County Hall reception area. Llangollen: Market Street car park: Retain and upgrade to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Price of entry will need to be increased to cover cost of operation. Riverside Park Pod: Retain, but remove existing pod and replace with integrated accessible facility with barriers, to enable PC to be unstaffed and accept cashless payment. To be included in business case to CSG. Formal request to Town Council to raise Council Tax levy to pay for revenue cost of operation. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Council embarks on pothole ‘blitz' across borough
OVER 1,000 square meters of road has been repaired as part of a 'pothole blitz' across the borough. Dudley Council said contractors have been working through the nights to fix potholes on roads across Stourbridge, Dudley and Halesowen. The work, which has been in addition to usual daytime council road works, has seen nine roads be repaired over a three-week period. Workers have been in Peartree Lane in Netherton at its junction with Crackley Way this week, having already filled potholes on Duncan Edwards Way, Haden Hill Road, Norton Road and The Boulevard near Merry Hill. Dudley Council said Level Street, Hagley Road in Halesowen, Kent Street in Upper Gornal and Lye Cross have also seen much needed repairs made. Cllr Damian Corfield, Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services at Dudley Council, said: 'Potholes are a problem for all local authorities, and we have a continuous programme of works to repair potholes in Dudley borough. 'Last year we launched a game changing proactive service with regards to repairs, which includes our nighttime pothole-blitz sessions to help us catch up on issues left over from the winter. 'We've received a lot of positive feedback from residents since this started, but with more than 700 miles of roads across the borough we know we need to continue to work to deliver even more improvements. The team have been working in Peartree Lane in Netherton at its junction with Crackley Way this week (Image: Dudley Council) "I would like to thank our residents, who help to keep us updated on locations through our online reporting system MyDudley. 'This logs issues and immediately allocates the work, closing the reporting for that location until the issue is resolved and ensures no duplication of reporting, allowing us to deliver work for our residents more efficiently.' Cllr Corfield said that over the past 12 months, Dudley Council has spent £8 million on repairing roads and potholes, having carried out repairs on 2,700 potholes.
