All the best for Christmas and the New Year.
For the last 3 months or so a guinea fowl called Trevor has been wondering around Penymynydd roundabout trying his best to get run over. He's famous on Facebook.
Apparently Trevor hails from Spon Green in Buckley.
There have been numerous attempts to catch him by the RSPCA and others.
A local couple called Duncan and Frances who had been feeding him managed to catch him last week.
Trevor now resides in Gordale Garden Centre where he has loads of new guinea fowl mates.
Unofficial - A Personal View
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Redrow 190 Housing Development Enquiry Continuation
After postponement, restarts next Monday 9.30am at The Penyffordd British Legion.
As far as I am aware its for 1 day
Your support against this development would be greatly appreciated.
As far as I am aware its for 1 day
Your support against this development would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Accident at Llong?
I have the luxury of not having to go out today. I can watch the world go by on Daily Post, Facebook and Twitter. Below looks like an accident at Llong, happening now. Red means stop. Mobile data is collected in UK and shows whats happening on the roads in Google maps.
Click to enlarge
Friday, December 08, 2017
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
I've started following Bernie Attridge on Twitter
I have a Facebook account and a Twitter account. Thought I'd start following @bernieatto
Its a bit lively.... https://twitter.com/bernieatto
For those who do not know Bernie is Deputy Council Leader of Flintshire County Council.
I find Twitter very good. I follow all sorts of people including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin.
Theresa May is not impressed with Twitter I think, its too honest. She does have an account.
I retweet stuff to her about 20 times a day.
Any politician not telling the truth gets outed immediately.
Its a bit lively.... https://twitter.com/bernieatto
For those who do not know Bernie is Deputy Council Leader of Flintshire County Council.
I find Twitter very good. I follow all sorts of people including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin.
Theresa May is not impressed with Twitter I think, its too honest. She does have an account.
I retweet stuff to her about 20 times a day.
Any politician not telling the truth gets outed immediately.
Friday, December 01, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
192 Houses Redrow Public Enquiry Part II
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/11/28/redrow-public-inquiry-part-2
Resumes 10 am Monday 11th December 2017 at Penyffordd British Legion
Your attendance required.
There may be time at the end of the day for public comments.If you are around the village at all during the day, please pop in - sign the attendance form and be seen, even if you can't stay. It would be fantastic if, at 5:00pm the room is full of concerned residents.
Please note. On the 12th the inspector and landscape experts are likely to visit the site. We are not allowed to speak to the inspector during the site visit, it could prejudice our case.
Resumes 10 am Monday 11th December 2017 at Penyffordd British Legion
Your attendance required.
There may be time at the end of the day for public comments.If you are around the village at all during the day, please pop in - sign the attendance form and be seen, even if you can't stay. It would be fantastic if, at 5:00pm the room is full of concerned residents.
Please note. On the 12th the inspector and landscape experts are likely to visit the site. We are not allowed to speak to the inspector during the site visit, it could prejudice our case.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Flintshire LDP News
Flintshire County Council's plans for LDP are taking shape.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/flintshire-could-7000-new-homes-13951873
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/flintshire-could-7000-new-homes-13951873
Friday, November 24, 2017
Penyfford Youth Club - A Plea from Cllr David Williams
Save our Youth club and Old School!
Email: David Williams dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk
We do not know what Flintshire County Council have in mind for the building so we need to keep pressure on to make sure that it is not lost. There is an open evening on Tuesday 28th November at 7-00, for ex pupils and former youth club members to have a look around and share memories and old photos. Anybody interested in the building or preserving one of the few heritage features of the village are also welcome to attend. Please contact David Williams if you need any further information.
Email: David Williams dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk
Monday, November 20, 2017
Wrexham Maelor Hospital Map PDF
I have an appointment this week. I am familiar with the hospital but I am going to an outpatient dept of which I am unfamiliar. I'll do a google to find a hospital map.
20 minutes later... zilch.
I am familiar with google search I use it most days.
I'll email them to ask for a map location of the net.........
Another brick wall with email address.
Anyway here it is.
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/861/Wrexham%20hospital%20map.pdf
postscript: Map is not dated but it is old. A department I know exists is called something else. Best get confirmation on the way in.
Parking the car an eternal problem. How much time do you allow for parking? How long is a piece of string? I have 3 favoured areas, one normal, one on mud near signs saying do not park and another one on mud around the corner.
20 minutes later... zilch.
I am familiar with google search I use it most days.
I'll email them to ask for a map location of the net.........
Another brick wall with email address.
Anyway here it is.
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/861/Wrexham%20hospital%20map.pdf
postscript: Map is not dated but it is old. A department I know exists is called something else. Best get confirmation on the way in.
Parking the car an eternal problem. How much time do you allow for parking? How long is a piece of string? I have 3 favoured areas, one normal, one on mud near signs saying do not park and another one on mud around the corner.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Redrow 190 Houses Planning Appeal
In the centre standing the Welsh Assembly Government Inspector. On the left QC for Flintshire County Council. On the right Paul Tucker QC for Redrow.
links: http://www.kingschambers.com/paul-tucker-qc-aministrative-public-law.html
Redrow Appeal Link https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?Caseid=3174699&CoID=0
Planning Appeal Basics https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200207/appeals
Redrow 192 Housing Development Appeal has been adjourned on Day 3
It was deemed that not enough time was available for the completion of the witness testimony*.
Once a witness commences it has to be heard in its entirety with no breaks.
To be continued 11th December at Shire Hall.
* I'm not a solicitor so terms might be wrong
Once a witness commences it has to be heard in its entirety with no breaks.
To be continued 11th December at Shire Hall.
* I'm not a solicitor so terms might be wrong
Monday, November 13, 2017
192 Redrow Proposed Development Public Enquiry starts Wednesday
For 3 days
Venue Penyffordd British Legion
Time 10am
Last enquiry I attended went something like this.
Welsh Assembly Government Inspector on the top table
On the left side Planning Officers for the local authority
On the right side agents for the planning application
The Inspector lays out how the enquiry will be carried out.
Including procedures for those who wish to speak.
Residents sit at the back.
Your support at the enquiry is a must.
Details here
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/redrow/
Update: Cllr David Williams says " You need to register on the first day to speak.
Venue Penyffordd British Legion
Time 10am
Last enquiry I attended went something like this.
Welsh Assembly Government Inspector on the top table
On the left side Planning Officers for the local authority
On the right side agents for the planning application
The Inspector lays out how the enquiry will be carried out.
Including procedures for those who wish to speak.
Residents sit at the back.
Your support at the enquiry is a must.
Details here
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/redrow/
Update: Cllr David Williams says " You need to register on the first day to speak.
If you or anybody you know wants to speak and can not make it on the first day, somebody else can put the name down for them to speak on the Thursday or Friday.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Vounog Hill Development Update
Copied from Facebook
Vounog Hill Development Update
Yesterday we met with Strutt & Parker land agents, who are representing the landowner of the fields on Vounog Hill.
It was speculated in social media a couple of weeks ago that surveyors were on the land between Meadowslea and Vounog Hill. Following the meeting we can confirm that plans have been drawn up for 37 homes and the planning application is expected to be published for pre-planning consultation later this month.
In this case the people we met with, and the landowner by implication, appear very community focussed and reasonable. They are aware of the Redrow and other applications and the objections from the community. They admitted that they fearful of ‘missing the boat’ if they wait for the full LDP process (the site has been submitted to Flintshire as a potential LDP candidate site now).
They are looking at a continuation of the line of the Meadowslea houses, connecting them to the road but no further down the hill (see map).
They are aware that we have objected, on principle, to any planning applications that come ahead of the LDP process, irrespective of their content, as set out in the Penyffordd Place Plan (if you haven't signed up to it yet please do it now, we just need your name and address - email team@penyfforddcommunity.org).
In spite of our position, they are keen to ensure that the development, if built, fits in with the community and causes the least harm. We discussed the proposal in detail and they listened to our concerns for neighbouring residents and the needs of the wider village.
As soon as the proposal plans come through with the detail, we will make sure they are shared and we can provide detailed feedback.
Vounog Hill Development Update
Yesterday we met with Strutt & Parker land agents, who are representing the landowner of the fields on Vounog Hill.
It was speculated in social media a couple of weeks ago that surveyors were on the land between Meadowslea and Vounog Hill. Following the meeting we can confirm that plans have been drawn up for 37 homes and the planning application is expected to be published for pre-planning consultation later this month.
In this case the people we met with, and the landowner by implication, appear very community focussed and reasonable. They are aware of the Redrow and other applications and the objections from the community. They admitted that they fearful of ‘missing the boat’ if they wait for the full LDP process (the site has been submitted to Flintshire as a potential LDP candidate site now).
They are looking at a continuation of the line of the Meadowslea houses, connecting them to the road but no further down the hill (see map).
They are aware that we have objected, on principle, to any planning applications that come ahead of the LDP process, irrespective of their content, as set out in the Penyffordd Place Plan (if you haven't signed up to it yet please do it now, we just need your name and address - email team@penyfforddcommunity.org).
In spite of our position, they are keen to ensure that the development, if built, fits in with the community and causes the least harm. We discussed the proposal in detail and they listened to our concerns for neighbouring residents and the needs of the wider village.
As soon as the proposal plans come through with the detail, we will make sure they are shared and we can provide detailed feedback.
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Idiot News
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/live-crash-a550-flintshire-blocked-13876741
I'm sure it says somewhere in the Highway Code about allowing distance to stop should the car in front stop.
I'm sure it says somewhere in the Highway Code about allowing distance to stop should the car in front stop.
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Hanson Cement Proposals
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-cement-mill-could-secure-13866126
The old equipment is not being replaced. They are to be mothballed. Main concerns should be about what comes out the chimney from the industrial waste that is burned.
Plastic, oil, paint, brake fluid, rubber tyres etc.
The old equipment is not being replaced. They are to be mothballed. Main concerns should be about what comes out the chimney from the industrial waste that is burned.
Plastic, oil, paint, brake fluid, rubber tyres etc.
Friday, November 03, 2017
Penyffordd Railway Bridge height wrong
Sign for bridge shows 4.1m - 13 ft. When in fact the correct conversion is 13.5 ft. So lorry drivers think the bridge is 6 " higher.
FCC must have known this forever.
* info taken from Daily Post comments
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-truck-calls-bridge-heights-13851479#comments-section
FCC must have known this forever.
* info taken from Daily Post comments
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-truck-calls-bridge-heights-13851479#comments-section
Monday, October 30, 2017
The Spar raided overnight
No PO services at present
Neighbours didn't hear any alarms go off
Current situation
Staff waiting for police. They're hoping for Spar to be open sometime after 11am
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/home/2017/10/31/gallery/penyffordd-store-and-cash-machine-targeted-by-thieves-98513/
Neighbours didn't hear any alarms go off
Current situation
Staff waiting for police. They're hoping for Spar to be open sometime after 11am
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/home/2017/10/31/gallery/penyffordd-store-and-cash-machine-targeted-by-thieves-98513/
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Construction News - More attacks on the village
I saw 2 workmen with fluoro's theodolites on the corner of the field below Meadowslea the other day. I thought strange. Forgot to pass it on........
Tonight it's all over Facebook. When asked workmen said they were going to build housing. A local farmer rents fields. Property owner is based overseas apparently.
Tonight it's all over Facebook. When asked workmen said they were going to build housing. A local farmer rents fields. Property owner is based overseas apparently.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Planning Application for the new Penyffordd Primary School
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=057599
There is a facility for comments.
The tabs along the top of page reveal detail.
There is a facility for comments.
The tabs along the top of page reveal detail.
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
A Good Village meeting
A packed British Legion standing room only. Presentations of the New Primary School. An awful lot of thought gone into altered design. School traffic the only blot on the horizon. Ongoing discussions on this.
Hanson Cement did a presentation on their new proposed Mill development.
Proposed housing developments were discussed. Current positions and plans of action were also discussed.
Hanson Cement did a presentation on their new proposed Mill development.
Proposed housing developments were discussed. Current positions and plans of action were also discussed.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Village Meeting Wednesday 7pm British Legion
Updates on Redrow 192, Hawarden Rd 32, Hansen Cement application
Penyffordd Group and Village Cllrs will be there
Penyffordd Group and Village Cllrs will be there
Friday, September 15, 2017
Litter is also being addressed in Flintshire
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/litter-fine-company-catches-almost-13621113
This is good to see as well as dog fouling.
This is good to see as well as dog fouling.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Hawarden Rd Application for housing development refused today
Hard work done to block this.
Well done those involved.
Here's the meeting video
https://flintshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/301551
Hawarden Rd application starts just after 19 minutes
The case representing the developer first
Alan Wight speaks for the village at 29 minutes.
As does Cllr David Williams at 36 minutes.
Well done those involved.
Here's the meeting video
https://flintshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/301551
Hawarden Rd application starts just after 19 minutes
The case representing the developer first
Alan Wight speaks for the village at 29 minutes.
As does Cllr David Williams at 36 minutes.
Sunday, September 03, 2017
Gun shots down the road
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gunshots-fired-mold-golf-club-13565487#comments-section
One wonders about gun owners state of mind.
One wonders about gun owners state of mind.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Bird on the loose
Whilst traversing Penymynydd roundabout you may come across a Pea Hen type bird walking on the road. Apparently this bird has come from the Spon Green Area of Buckley. RSPB have tried to catch it twice as have others.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Hanson Cement wish to expand
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/giant-cement-mill-build-could-13481605
Will the new facility make less noise than the old machinery?
Will the new machinery lead to less dust?
Will the new facility make less noise than the old machinery?
Will the new machinery lead to less dust?
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
Very Bad Road
Daily Post 09:33
Crash - Flintshire
Reports of slow traffic due to accident on A5104 between A541 (Leeswood) and Stryt Isaf (Penyffordd).
The number of drivers who cut blind corners on this stretch of road is depressing.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
White Van Man trying to steal dogs
An incident on the Well House estate. Man trying to put resident's dog on a lead. North Wales Police have been informed, information includes registration number.
Friday, August 04, 2017
Thursday, August 03, 2017
Penyffordd Property for sale
SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF CH4
EDIT LOCATION23 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EY£115,000
23rd Jun4 Darwen Drive
Penymynydd, CH4 0PJ£105,000
9th Jun6 Cromwell Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0GD£255,000
26th May1 Ferndale Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0NH£178,500
5th May
SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF CH4 0LS
EDIT LOCATION
23 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EY £115,000
23rd Jun
4 Darwen Drive
Penymynydd, CH4 0PJ £105,000
9th Jun
6 Cromwell Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0GD £255,000
26th May
1 Ferndale Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0NH £178,500
5th May
Monday, July 24, 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
URGENT: Planning Committee Date
The application for 32 houses on Hawarden Road will be heard by the planning committee at County Hall on the 26th July at 1:00pm.
If you are able to get there to show your support, you would be very welcome. We do not yet know whether the committee will visit the site.
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/7/20/urgent-planning-committee-date
If you are able to get there to show your support, you would be very welcome. We do not yet know whether the committee will visit the site.
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/7/20/urgent-planning-committee-date
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Proposed New Penyffordd Primary School
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/7/12/this-is-the-proposed-new-school
Pickup time will be interesting.
Pickup time will be interesting.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Thursday, July 06, 2017
Penyffordd Spar Post Office has issues
No parcel processing. Closed all day yesterday. Still closed this morning. Broughton Post Office nice and friendly. Free parking.
I'm told this has happened before.
I'm told this has happened before.
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
Public consultation has now started on Flintshire County Council's Integrated Network Map and Schedule.
Interested in Flintshires future plans for walking and cycling paths in the local area? There is a current consultation on proposed walking and cycling pathways. To make comments on the plan or attend one of the consultation evenings, please see the link below.
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/…/Active-Travel-Integrated-Net…
Active Travel Integrated Network Map Consultation
Public consultation has now started on Flintshire County Council's Integrated Network Map and Schedule.
FLINTSHIRE.GOV.UK
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Plans for proposed new Penyffordd Primary School
are to be published in July. It will be interesting to see how the sudden influx of parent's cars at start and end of day will be dealt with. There's talk of a pick up / drop off point.
Residents wanted to be involved in the design process but were stonewalled by FCC.
How many cars will be turning up at end of school?
50, 100 or 150? School capacity somewhere near 300.
Pick up time will be a problem. It will be interesting to see how they attempt to deal with it.
Local residents are expressing concern.
The above is happening away from Chester Rd where the current school is.
Should be quieter for those of us who live near present school. :)
Residents wanted to be involved in the design process but were stonewalled by FCC.
How many cars will be turning up at end of school?
50, 100 or 150? School capacity somewhere near 300.
Pick up time will be a problem. It will be interesting to see how they attempt to deal with it.
Local residents are expressing concern.
The above is happening away from Chester Rd where the current school is.
Should be quieter for those of us who live near present school. :)
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017
Arthur Arnold has died.
Arthur has passed away after illness. Big in the local community. Organised youth football and Chairman of the Penyffordd British Legion.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Friday, June 09, 2017
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Redrow 192 Welsh Assembly Government Public Enquiry
is going to be held in October. Most probably at The Penyffordd British Legion.
Details when they are formalised.
Details when they are formalised.
Crims Caught
Felon caught for break in's at the end of last year. Well done Police.
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/176788/multiple-fraud-and-theft-charges-in-flintshire-admitted-in-court.aspx
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/176788/multiple-fraud-and-theft-charges-in-flintshire-admitted-in-court.aspx
Royal Oak Kinnerton Closed
Flintshire gastro pub closes
A gastro pub in Flintshire has closed suddenly.
The Royal Oak in Higher Kinnerton, between Chester and Wrexham, shut its doors with a Facebook message saying it is “closed for the foreseeable time”.
source: North Wales Post
Monday, June 05, 2017
Village Meeting Tonight in the Penyffordd Legion at 7pm
To discuss current situation with regards planning applications.
Friday, June 02, 2017
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Interesting Welsh Data on Twitter
For the doubters, here's some more about Welsh public opinion from British Social Attitudes Survey
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
192 Redrow houses update
Just an update on Redrow appeal.
The planning inspectorate are carrying out further investigations regarding the application, and on completion of these, residents and those who put objections in will be notified of a start date for the appeal.
The planning inspectorate are carrying out further investigations regarding the application, and on completion of these, residents and those who put objections in will be notified of a start date for the appeal.
Cllr David Williams
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Redrow 190 Houses - Mark Tami meet tomorrow lunchtime - Your attendance Required
Mark Tami is coming to the Redrow site tomorrow - Monday 15th at 12:30pm - layby opposite the Redrow site on Chester Road - it is a photo opportunity, so please make it there if you are around and spread the word!
Mark is also writing to Carwyn Jones Welsh Assembly First Minister on our behalf.
Redrow have appealed to the Welsh Assembly Government over Flintshire County Council's refusal of the above planning application.
Residents and Penyffordd Community Council are on the case!
Redrow have appealed to the Welsh Assembly Government over Flintshire County Council's refusal of the above planning application.
Residents and Penyffordd Community Council are on the case!
Friday, May 12, 2017
Penyffordd Community Council seeking help
Cllr Jeff Priddin wrote this elsewhere. I'm bringing it to the top.
------------------------------------------------
The new community council met last Wednesday night and three new councilor's joined us.
The new chairman of the council is David Williams, and the vice chair is Jeff Priddin.
We are looking for some more people to join us and to be Co-opted onto the council if you are interested please contact any one of us.
Cllr Jeff Priddin
jepriddin@btinternet.com
Cllr David Williams
dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk
------------------------------------------------
The new community council met last Wednesday night and three new councilor's joined us.
The new chairman of the council is David Williams, and the vice chair is Jeff Priddin.
We are looking for some more people to join us and to be Co-opted onto the council if you are interested please contact any one of us.
Cllr Jeff Priddin
jepriddin@btinternet.com
Cllr David Williams
dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk
Congratulations to David on becoming Penyffordd Community Council Chairman
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Next Month's Election
So
We have Lib Dems wanting to allow 50,000 refugees in the country
Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru want to turn Wales into a Refugee Sanctuary
Labour nationally all over the place
Tories wanting to repeal fox hunting ban?
UKIP a spent force
Lord Farage (sic) has done his job
I have to wait nearly 3 weeks for a particular doctor appointment
It can be a 90 minute wait if I go on the day
A&E can be a nightmare unless you're actually dying
Some old people struggle with money whilst immigrants are let in and given
free housing, free cash , free schooling, free medical
They have loads of babies as well
Not sure I'm going to bother voting.
postscript: re Lib Dems 50k refugees. There's 100,000 people been waiting for a house for over 5 years.....
We have Lib Dems wanting to allow 50,000 refugees in the country
Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru want to turn Wales into a Refugee Sanctuary
Labour nationally all over the place
Tories wanting to repeal fox hunting ban?
UKIP a spent force
Lord Farage (sic) has done his job
I have to wait nearly 3 weeks for a particular doctor appointment
It can be a 90 minute wait if I go on the day
A&E can be a nightmare unless you're actually dying
Some old people struggle with money whilst immigrants are let in and given
free housing, free cash , free schooling, free medical
They have loads of babies as well
Not sure I'm going to bother voting.
postscript: re Lib Dems 50k refugees. There's 100,000 people been waiting for a house for over 5 years.....
Recent Property Sales
| Sales recently added within 500m of CH4 0LS Edit location | |
18 Holly Drive £194,000
Penyffordd, CH4 0NE 24th March 2017
16 Hawarden Road £147,000
Penyffordd, CH4 0JE 24th February 2017
13 Corwen Way £148,000
Penyffordd, CH4 0JW 21st February 2017
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
Wales' Nightmare
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/07/politicians-wales-transformed-worlds-first-migrant-sanctuary/
They must be mad.
DON'T VOTE LABOUR OR PLAID CYMRU. THEY ARE IDIOTS !
They must be mad.
DON'T VOTE LABOUR OR PLAID CYMRU. THEY ARE IDIOTS !
New Hanson Cement Facility
NEWS
RELEASE
May
9, 2017
Hanson
plans £20m investment at Padeswood cement plant
Hanson Cement is planning a £20 million
upgrade project at its Padeswood cement works in Flintshire which
will guarantee the long-term future of the plant and its 96
employees.
At
the heart of the project will be the installation of a new vertical
roller mill for cement grinding which will improve efficiency, reduce
energy consumption, and increase output. Hanson is also planning to
invest in new rail loading facilities to allow cement to be delivered
by train, reducing lorry movements.
A
planning application will be submitted to Flintshire County Council
in the summer. If approved, construction work will begin later this
year with the new mill fully operational by early 2019.
The
Padeswood plant currently has four operational mills but they are old
and inefficient. In addition, they do not have the capacity to grind
the volume of clinker made by the kiln, creating a production
imbalance and resulting in some of the clinker being transported
elsewhere for grinding.
Plant
manager David Quick said: “The plan is to mothball three of the old
mills and install a new vertical roller mill capable of grinding up
to 650,000 tonnes of clinker a year. The new mill will be fully
enclosed in a building, minimising noise and reducing the potential
for escape of cement dust.”
The
project also includes construction of new cement silos alongside the
existing railway line to load trains for delivery. At present the
rail link is used to bring in coal to fire the kilns. In future,
three trains a week will be despatched to Hanson’s depots in
London, Bristol and Scotland – around 15 per cent of total cement
production.
Hanson
is holding public exhibitions to explain the plans to local residents
on Tuesday May 23 at
Buckley Library and on Wednesday
May 24 at Penyffordd British
Legion Club, both 3.30pm to 7pm.
How
cement is made
Cement
is a critical ingredient in the manufacture of concrete – the
world’s most versatile construction material. It is made by heating
crushed limestone and other minerals to over 1,450 degrees centigrade
in a cylindrical rotary kiln. The heat is generated by precisely
controlled burning of powdered coal and alternative fuels such as
waste industrial solvents and meat and bone meal.
As
the ground stone moves through the kiln, the elements change to form
a new substance called clinker, which comes out as grey balls, about
the size of marbles.
After
the clinker is cooled, the milling plant grinds it into a fine powder
and mixes it with small amounts of gypsum and limestone to make
cement. The finished product is then put into 25kg bags and delivered
to builders’ merchants or into road tankers and transported to
ready-mixed and precast concrete plants for use in a variety of
construction projects.
About
Hanson
Hanson
is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the UK
construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and
gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related
materials from a network of more than 300 production sites and employ
over 3,600 people. We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which
has leading global positions in aggregates, cement and concrete with
operations in 60 countries and 63,000 employees.
Hanson
Cement is a leading manufacturer of cement, both in bulk and in bags,
and produces Regen (ground granulated blast furnace slag) – a
cement replacement in ready-mixed and precast concrete.
Media
contact:
David
Weeks 01454 332535 david.weeks@hanson.com
ends
Monday, May 08, 2017
Penyffordd All Day Breakfast
was held Sunday at The Institute. Money was raised for village projects.
From Facebook
"A massive thank you to all of those that supported the All Day Breakfast yesterday - it was a brilliant day and we have made a record profit of £1218.30 (nearly £200 more than last year!) - all of which will be invested wisely in improving your community!
❤️
First of all, thank you to all the extremely hard working volunteers who gave up their weekend to support this event. You all worked tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly, you are all superstars."
⭐️
From Facebook
"A massive thank you to all of those that supported the All Day Breakfast yesterday - it was a brilliant day and we have made a record profit of £1218.30 (nearly £200 more than last year!) - all of which will be invested wisely in improving your community!
❤️First of all, thank you to all the extremely hard working volunteers who gave up their weekend to support this event. You all worked tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly, you are all superstars."
⭐️
Friday, May 05, 2017
Flintshire County Council Ward Results
This took some finding.
Google not much help
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionElectionAreaResults.aspx?EID=52&RPID=3559418&LLL=0
Election results by political party
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionResults.aspx?ID=52&RPID=3559889&LLL=0
What is interesting that the Independents had a higher percentage of votes than Welsh Labour.
Ward Summary
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionResults.aspx?ID=52&V=1&RPID=3559938&LLL=0
Tim Newhouse didn't re-stand for Hope
Colourful Patrick Heesom regains his Mostyn seat.
Google not much help
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionElectionAreaResults.aspx?EID=52&RPID=3559418&LLL=0
Election results by political party
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionResults.aspx?ID=52&RPID=3559889&LLL=0
What is interesting that the Independents had a higher percentage of votes than Welsh Labour.
Ward Summary
http://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/mgElectionResults.aspx?ID=52&V=1&RPID=3559938&LLL=0
Tim Newhouse didn't re-stand for Hope
Colourful Patrick Heesom regains his Mostyn seat.
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Accident at Millstone Playing Fields
at 17.35 ish. A young lad lying on the ground in the entrance to the playing. Loads of people in attendance. Ambulance hasn't turned up yet. Can't tell whether he's been knocked down or had an accident on the skatepark. Ambulance has turned up 17.49. Hope he's ok. Facebook will reveal what happened later.
Update: Apparently young man cuts his leg on fencing. Surgery tomorrow. We wish him well.
Cars in road with hazards drew wrong conclusion.
Update: Apparently young man cuts his leg on fencing. Surgery tomorrow. We wish him well.
Cars in road with hazards drew wrong conclusion.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Penyffordd Wine Society
were very happy to have a talk by local historian Ray Bailey on North Wales Hill Forts. None in Penyffordd but Hawarden has three sites that were hill forts. I pedalled past one in Hawarden for years not knowing it was there.
Ray Bailey MA
http://www.stasapharchaeologysociety.org.uk/Printed%202011%20SAAS%20Journal.pdf
Starts page 13.
Mold Hill Fort was also discussed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northeastwales/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8531000/8531378.stm
Flintshire has many Hill Fort Sites, Ray has added many to the list in his searches.
Ray's area of interest are timber hill forts.
http://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/hillforts/
Ray Bailey MA
http://www.stasapharchaeologysociety.org.uk/Printed%202011%20SAAS%20Journal.pdf
Starts page 13.
Mold Hill Fort was also discussed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northeastwales/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8531000/8531378.stm
Flintshire has many Hill Fort Sites, Ray has added many to the list in his searches.
Ray's area of interest are timber hill forts.
http://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/hillforts/
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
A Sign of the Times - Apathy in Local Democracy
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unelected-county-councillors-gwynedd-election-12857029
County Estimated number of electors Number of uncontested seats
Flintshire 18,619 12
Nominated Flintshire Councillor Candidates ( scroll down) ( in 2 parts )
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Elections-and-Electoral-Registration/Statement-as-to-Persons-Nominated-TCC-A1.pdf
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Elections-and-Electoral-Registration/Statement-as-to-Persons-Nominated-FCC-A2.pdf
County Estimated number of electors Number of uncontested seats
Flintshire 18,619 12
Nominated Flintshire Councillor Candidates ( scroll down) ( in 2 parts )
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Elections-and-Electoral-Registration/Statement-as-to-Persons-Nominated-TCC-A1.pdf
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Elections-and-Electoral-Registration/Statement-as-to-Persons-Nominated-FCC-A2.pdf
Penyffordd Community Cllrs who will be returned unopposed
as there are places for 10 with only 9 standing
As previously mentioned County Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David
Williams will be returned unopposed as we require 2 and only 2 applied.
I see the above form does not show all political affiliations.
Postscript: Parting shots from Alison Halford.....
Thursday, April 20, 2017
BT Internet Services for Penyffordd district
are having problems. I've had emails and seen Penyffordd Facebook comments saying this is so.
We're seeing a few cut offs but only a few minutes at a time. The green box near Holly Drive appears to be causing issues.
We're seeing a few cut offs but only a few minutes at a time. The green box near Holly Drive appears to be causing issues.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Hawarden Rd Proposed Development Deadline 21st April
If you feel the village has had enough development please go to the link below and make your objections.
It only takes a few minutes.
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=056694
Proper reasons for objection.
Reasons matter to FCC Planning.
Pick from that below.
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/4/17/hawarden-road-time-for-action
At the bottom of the above link there is another link to a large document that took a lot of time and effort to prepare.
Many good reasons for rejection.
Here it is.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57a02dc046c3c4c4a2f09e51/t/58f49b115016e1718c807e6a/1492425516381/SUMMARY+OF+OBJECTIONS+-+HAWARDEN+ROAD+170417.pdf
It only takes a few minutes.
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=056694
Proper reasons for objection.
Reasons matter to FCC Planning.
Pick from that below.
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/4/17/hawarden-road-time-for-action
At the bottom of the above link there is another link to a large document that took a lot of time and effort to prepare.
Many good reasons for rejection.
Here it is.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57a02dc046c3c4c4a2f09e51/t/58f49b115016e1718c807e6a/1492425516381/SUMMARY+OF+OBJECTIONS+-+HAWARDEN+ROAD+170417.pdf
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Penyffordd Crime News
Last night there were 8 police cars in Hawarden Rd. People were asking on Facebook what was happening. Apparently they were looking for so and so but he was away on holiday..........
More 192
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/174830/developers-under-fire-as-proposals-for-almost-200-homes-in-penymynydd-thrown-out.aspx
Looks like I'm running the show...................
Many thanks to The Leader a very good article.
Many thanks also to FCC Planning Committee and Planning Officers.
Many thanks to Cllrs Cindy Hinds, David Williams and Penyffordd Group.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Penyffordd 192 Protest
That's me with the dog. We were asked to frown :) I now see a few hiding behind signs lol
Anyway they made the effort and turned up.
Flintshire County Council Planning Committee Video discussing the Redrow 192 houses application
This is a recording of this afternoon's meeting of Flintshire County Council Planning Committee discussing the Redrow 192 houses application which was thrown out. Cllrs Cindy Hinds, David Williams and a Penyffordd Group member speak on behalf of the community.
About 60 residents turned up to hear the application.
I presume the link given stays firm, ie. not temporary.
It takes about 60 minutes to go through the Redrow application.
You can fast forward to find our representatives speaking.
Penyffordd Group member 15 mins in
Cindy is about 26 mins in
David is about 31 mins in
https://flintshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/282786
Redrow can object the decision to the Welsh Assembly Government if they wish.
About 60 residents turned up to hear the application.
I presume the link given stays firm, ie. not temporary.
It takes about 60 minutes to go through the Redrow application.
You can fast forward to find our representatives speaking.
Penyffordd Group member 15 mins in
Cindy is about 26 mins in
David is about 31 mins in
https://flintshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/282786
Redrow can object the decision to the Welsh Assembly Government if they wish.
Decision Day for The 192
Today at 1.00pm FCC Planning Committee will hear the arguments fore and against the building of 192 houses mainly executive on open farm land.
You are very welcome to attend. Residents will be outside the front of Shire Hall at 12.45am
The Redrow representative will put their arguments forward.
Our County representatives Cllrs David Williams and Cindy Hinds will put their arguments forward against the application.
Also a representative of the Penyffordd Group will speak against the application.
Penyffordd have 5, 5 and 3 minutes respectively to speak.
FCC Planning have advised refusal.
If the FCC Planning Committee refuse planning this makes for a very strong case.
Redrow will have the opportunity to petition the Welsh Assembly Government if the decision today goes against them. If Planning officers and Planning Committee advise against this puts us in a good position. In recent times there have only been two instances where planning has been approved by WAG against the wishes of the two groups mentioned above.
Why refuse?
1. The application goes against WAG law and guidelines.
2. A new school is to be built that will NOT cater for the expected extra 400 children that this application will produce. This means school children will have to find their way to other schools in Buckley, Hawarden and Mold.
3. Current village amenities are not sufficient for current residents.
4. Penyffordd's allocation of new build will be double that of FCC guidelines.
5. These houses are not of the type that the community wants as stated in the recent village survey.
You are very welcome to attend. Residents will be outside the front of Shire Hall at 12.45am
The Redrow representative will put their arguments forward.
Our County representatives Cllrs David Williams and Cindy Hinds will put their arguments forward against the application.
Also a representative of the Penyffordd Group will speak against the application.
Penyffordd have 5, 5 and 3 minutes respectively to speak.
FCC Planning have advised refusal.
If the FCC Planning Committee refuse planning this makes for a very strong case.
Redrow will have the opportunity to petition the Welsh Assembly Government if the decision today goes against them. If Planning officers and Planning Committee advise against this puts us in a good position. In recent times there have only been two instances where planning has been approved by WAG against the wishes of the two groups mentioned above.
Why refuse?
1. The application goes against WAG law and guidelines.
2. A new school is to be built that will NOT cater for the expected extra 400 children that this application will produce. This means school children will have to find their way to other schools in Buckley, Hawarden and Mold.
3. Current village amenities are not sufficient for current residents.
4. Penyffordd's allocation of new build will be double that of FCC guidelines.
5. These houses are not of the type that the community wants as stated in the recent village survey.
Saturday, April 08, 2017
Penyffordd Sky at Night
If you look eastish towards Lower Kinnerton at sunset you can see the planet Jupiter the largest planet in our Solar System.
http://earthsky.org/tonight/why-jupiter-closest-after-before-opposition
http://earthsky.org/tonight/why-jupiter-closest-after-before-opposition
Friday, April 07, 2017
No Elections for Penyffordd on May 4th
Cllr David Walker informs me
"After the nominations for Council have closed ( 4th April) there will be no elections in Penyffordd on May 4th
Both County Councillors returned unopposed.
Only 9 applicants for the Community Council.
"After the nominations for Council have closed ( 4th April) there will be no elections in Penyffordd on May 4th
Both County Councillors returned unopposed.
Only 9 applicants for the Community Council.
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So what this means is that no residents stood for County Councillor apart from Cllr Cindy Hinds and Cllr David Williams our present county cllrs who are standing again.
There was a shortfall for Community Council positions so all those who stood for community council last time and are standing again will be re elected unopposed.
postscript: plus new community council candidates.
postscript: plus new community council candidates.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Local Bus Hub - Cllr David Walker comments
" Do you not think there is a need for such a service in the light of the latest proposals by ARRIVA. They have decided to reduce the service to Mold and Chester through the village by 50%. As of Monday the 10th April the bus service to Mold and Chester will be every hour. This was done without any consultation with the Community Council and from what I can make out without any consultation with the County Council. The buses to Mold will be 10 past the hour from the institute and on the Hour to Chester from the institute. They have also withdrawn our ONE AND ONLY BUS THROUGH THE VILLAGE ON A SUNDAY. How people are expected to get to work I don't know. "
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Penyffordd Councillor Nominations
Cllr David Williams reminds me that nomination forms for the position of community and county councillor for the ward of Penyffordd need to be in by the 4th April to FCC.
I believe that at least four community cllrs are standing down this time.
Last time I looked there were positions for :-
2 Penyffordd County Cllrs
10 Community Cllrs
County are paid positions, Community unpaid.
Elections 4th May.
David has forms if you want one.
I believe that at least four community cllrs are standing down this time.
Last time I looked there were positions for :-
2 Penyffordd County Cllrs
10 Community Cllrs
County are paid positions, Community unpaid.
Elections 4th May.
David has forms if you want one.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Welsh Assembly Goverment out to lunch
Last Sunday there was a 13 mile queue on the A55 at Conway / Colwyn Bay due to lane reductions.
Plus gridlock off the A55. People were spending 3 hours in queues.
Two days later they decide to have a road census. More queues.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-traffic-queues-miles-ridiculous-12806781#comments-section
Plus gridlock off the A55. People were spending 3 hours in queues.
Two days later they decide to have a road census. More queues.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-traffic-queues-miles-ridiculous-12806781#comments-section
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Hawarden Rd Planning Application now online
Please respond if you care about Penyffordd remaining a village.
Quoted from elsewhere.
"Just to let everyone know, the Hawarden Road app is on the planning portal and is now open for comments - none of the documents are visible - but we have untl the 21st April to comment - spread the word!
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=056694
The application reference is 056694."
Quoted from elsewhere.
"Just to let everyone know, the Hawarden Road app is on the planning portal and is now open for comments - none of the documents are visible - but we have untl the 21st April to comment - spread the word!
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=056694
The application reference is 056694."
Monday, March 20, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Penyffordd district under further attack
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/173841/flintshire-council-go-ahead-for-500k-study-into-new-homes-sites.aspx
In the article I think they mean the Emmanuel Church half way up Vounog.
In the article I think they mean the Emmanuel Church half way up Vounog.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Former Cllr Clive Weed
I understand Clive has resigned as a councillor for Penyffordd Community Council.
Most probably old news.
Google and Penyffordd Council website doesn't give a clue.
I also understand that certain longstanding cllrs are standing down and there are new younger candidates ready to stand.
I can remember when the balance of power was a follows.
Independents with a "small c " 9 places
Labour 1 place
How times change.
On an international perspective
Hope Geert Wilders does something in today's Dutch elections.
A very brave man who has to be surrounded by bodyguards all the time.
Interesting times.
keywords: Brexit, Donald Trump
postscript: Penyffordd Community Council Meeting 9th Nov 2016
"The Chairman informed the Council that unfortunately Councillor Dr Clive Weed formally resigned from his position on the Council with immediate effect. The Chair wished to thank Mr Weed for his years of hard work, loyalty and input. He will be sorely missed."
Most probably old news.
Google and Penyffordd Council website doesn't give a clue.
I also understand that certain longstanding cllrs are standing down and there are new younger candidates ready to stand.
I can remember when the balance of power was a follows.
Independents with a "small c " 9 places
Labour 1 place
How times change.
On an international perspective
Hope Geert Wilders does something in today's Dutch elections.
A very brave man who has to be surrounded by bodyguards all the time.
Interesting times.
keywords: Brexit, Donald Trump
postscript: Penyffordd Community Council Meeting 9th Nov 2016
"The Chairman informed the Council that unfortunately Councillor Dr Clive Weed formally resigned from his position on the Council with immediate effect. The Chair wished to thank Mr Weed for his years of hard work, loyalty and input. He will be sorely missed."
Seems google doesn't like pdf 's............
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Bus Shelter Blues
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/173579/flintshire-resident-fuming-as-bus-shelter-is-built-in-front-of-his-house.aspx
Trouble up road....
When I first bought my house 30 years ago BT attempted to put a phone box outside our house.
Also a magnet for youth and others.
Mrs Hibbert the previous owner managed to stop them. BT had done a phonebox base and it was ready to go.
Trouble up road....
When I first bought my house 30 years ago BT attempted to put a phone box outside our house.
Also a magnet for youth and others.
Mrs Hibbert the previous owner managed to stop them. BT had done a phonebox base and it was ready to go.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Penyffordd Local Elections May 4th
Cllr Cindy Hinds will be standing for County Council
Cllr David Walker will be standing for Community Cllr
I presume it is a given that Cllr David Williams will be standing for County Council.
It would be good for new faces who have enthusiasm to stand.
Time for those long standing community cllrs to stand aside.
Penyffordd Community Group now give "added value" to our local representatives.
This is not an uncommon situation. Many such groups exist throughout the United Kingdom.
postscript Cllr Jeff Priddin will be standing as well.
Cllr David Walker will be standing for Community Cllr
I presume it is a given that Cllr David Williams will be standing for County Council.
It would be good for new faces who have enthusiasm to stand.
Time for those long standing community cllrs to stand aside.
Penyffordd Community Group now give "added value" to our local representatives.
This is not an uncommon situation. Many such groups exist throughout the United Kingdom.
postscript Cllr Jeff Priddin will be standing as well.
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Hanson Cement Works looking to expand
Alternative Title: Larger Blot on the Landscape?
Hopefully horizontally and not vertically. They need a new mill and re connection to the rail networks. Perhaps the materials for cement process could be railroaded in? That would mean less HGV.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/giant-new-cement-mill-can-12715368
Here's a horizontal one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement_mill
A vertical one here
http://www.cementkilns.co.uk/ck_rmp.html
Gets a bit technical at the bottom of the article discussing methods of controlling automatic production.
Prompt gamma neutron activation analysis seems to be the way things have gone........
This is clever stuff. Neutrons are fired through the cement dust to help control process.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prompt_gamma_neutron_activation_analysis
This might not be happening over the road. Just speculation.
If you want to get up to speed with neutrons Wiki is your friend also.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron
Hopefully horizontally and not vertically. They need a new mill and re connection to the rail networks. Perhaps the materials for cement process could be railroaded in? That would mean less HGV.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/giant-new-cement-mill-can-12715368
Here's a horizontal one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement_mill
A vertical one here
http://www.cementkilns.co.uk/ck_rmp.html
Gets a bit technical at the bottom of the article discussing methods of controlling automatic production.
Prompt gamma neutron activation analysis seems to be the way things have gone........
This is clever stuff. Neutrons are fired through the cement dust to help control process.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prompt_gamma_neutron_activation_analysis
This might not be happening over the road. Just speculation.
If you want to get up to speed with neutrons Wiki is your friend also.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron
Community Bus Service - Cllr David Walker
"Can you please publish on your site that starting on the 1st of April there will be a service to the Surgery at Buckley. This will consist of an 8 seater mini bus pick up points will be Vounog Hill Bistre Close St Johns Church Penyymynydd and Dobshill.I will advise you of the times when the County Council confirm them."
Last Night's Meeting
A very well attended meeting. Standing room only at the back. The future options for the community were put before those that were present. Good to see support from Dobshill.
A very well presented meeting with projection slides and explanations of what action needs to be taken. Lots of questions from community members present.
Penyffordd District is fighting over development. Flintshire are planning to build twice as many houses over the next 15 years than are needed ( more on this later ).
We are building for Chester which is against Welsh Law, this must stop.
Good to see County Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams at the meeting.
It would have been good to see Penyffordd Community Cllrs at the meeting even though they had their monthly meeting in the Institute.
What are Penyffordd Community Council doing to prevent the proposed building onslaught?
Will have to look at their website.
Only problem being last night's council meeting minutes will appear in a months time..........
This setup is 20th century and not acceptable in present times with events happening by the week.
A very well presented meeting with projection slides and explanations of what action needs to be taken. Lots of questions from community members present.
Penyffordd District is fighting over development. Flintshire are planning to build twice as many houses over the next 15 years than are needed ( more on this later ).
We are building for Chester which is against Welsh Law, this must stop.
Good to see County Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams at the meeting.
It would have been good to see Penyffordd Community Cllrs at the meeting even though they had their monthly meeting in the Institute.
What are Penyffordd Community Council doing to prevent the proposed building onslaught?
Will have to look at their website.
Only problem being last night's council meeting minutes will appear in a months time..........
This setup is 20th century and not acceptable in present times with events happening by the week.
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Welsh Assembly Government Wellbeing Act as related to Flintshire
Copied from elsewhere.
Wellbeing Act
Flintshire County Council have published a consultation document on the Wellbeing Act relating to Flintshire - you can view the summary, local data and the full document online here:
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Council-and-Democracy/Flintshire-Public-Services-Board.aspx
The most interesting bit we have extracted - it basically describes all our ( edit Penyffordd district ) problems in one short section:
2.26.8 Between April 2006 and March 2016 the average completion rate for new dwellings and conversions has been around 405 units per year. The economic downturn in 2007/08 saw a depression in the construction industry, which reduced housebuilding rates.
2.26.9 This reduction in housing completions continues across most of the country, but in Flintshire the past few years have seen exceptional completion rates fuelled by large Unitary Development Plan sites originally identified back in the 1990s being developed. They present a finite land resource for new house building, and once the allocations are built on they are gone. These sites could potentially lose their housing development status as the imminent production of a new Flintshire County Council Local Development Plan (LDP) reviews land allocations, and so there is an incentive to develop sooner rather than later.
2.26.10 Arguably, the recent high build rates could also be due to developers ‘managing’ the market and local supply, particularly given Flintshire’s current position ‘between plans’ and an inability to demonstrate a 5 year land supply, which opens up the possibility of speculative housing sites being promoted. Flintshire’s proximity to areas on the English border which see high housing demand but have restricted land supply also makes the area attractive to the large housing developers, particularly in the absence of an LDP. The neighbouring Welsh local authority of Wrexham also has limited housing land availability, which adds to the pressure on Flintshire. Once Flintshire’s new LDP is produced this speculative development will be curtailed.
2.26.11 The rate of new housebuilding seen in the last three of four years is not thought to be sustainable as there is doubt about long term capacity of developers, particularly when neighbouring local authorities produce their own Local Development Plans (including Chester and Wrexham) and release land for up to 40,000 homes within similar time periods over the next year or two.
2.26.12 Based on the past building rates method over a 5 year and 10 year period the land supply amounts to 6.6 and 8.1 years respectively. The Council is of the view that past building rates method clearly show the actual level of supply, compared with what the development industry is currently achieving on the ground, and is more reflective of recent economic conditions and reduced levels of house building.
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My comments
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Planning/Development-plans--policies.aspx
With regards 2.26.12 and comment stating 6.6 and 8.1 year land supply.
In the above link it states "TAN1 requires each local planning authority in Wales to ensure that sufficient land is genuinely available or will become available to provide a 5 year supply of land for housing. Where a local planning authority doesn’t have an adopted Unitary Development Plan or Local Development Plan (LDP), it is considered not to have a 5-year supply and cannot publish a Joint Housing Land Availability Study, and this is the current situation in Flintshire."
So do we have a qualifying land supply?
Wellbeing Act
Flintshire County Council have published a consultation document on the Wellbeing Act relating to Flintshire - you can view the summary, local data and the full document online here:
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Council-and-Democracy/Flintshire-Public-Services-Board.aspx
The most interesting bit we have extracted - it basically describes all our ( edit Penyffordd district ) problems in one short section:
2.26.8 Between April 2006 and March 2016 the average completion rate for new dwellings and conversions has been around 405 units per year. The economic downturn in 2007/08 saw a depression in the construction industry, which reduced housebuilding rates.
2.26.9 This reduction in housing completions continues across most of the country, but in Flintshire the past few years have seen exceptional completion rates fuelled by large Unitary Development Plan sites originally identified back in the 1990s being developed. They present a finite land resource for new house building, and once the allocations are built on they are gone. These sites could potentially lose their housing development status as the imminent production of a new Flintshire County Council Local Development Plan (LDP) reviews land allocations, and so there is an incentive to develop sooner rather than later.
2.26.10 Arguably, the recent high build rates could also be due to developers ‘managing’ the market and local supply, particularly given Flintshire’s current position ‘between plans’ and an inability to demonstrate a 5 year land supply, which opens up the possibility of speculative housing sites being promoted. Flintshire’s proximity to areas on the English border which see high housing demand but have restricted land supply also makes the area attractive to the large housing developers, particularly in the absence of an LDP. The neighbouring Welsh local authority of Wrexham also has limited housing land availability, which adds to the pressure on Flintshire. Once Flintshire’s new LDP is produced this speculative development will be curtailed.
2.26.11 The rate of new housebuilding seen in the last three of four years is not thought to be sustainable as there is doubt about long term capacity of developers, particularly when neighbouring local authorities produce their own Local Development Plans (including Chester and Wrexham) and release land for up to 40,000 homes within similar time periods over the next year or two.
2.26.12 Based on the past building rates method over a 5 year and 10 year period the land supply amounts to 6.6 and 8.1 years respectively. The Council is of the view that past building rates method clearly show the actual level of supply, compared with what the development industry is currently achieving on the ground, and is more reflective of recent economic conditions and reduced levels of house building.
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My comments
http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Planning/Development-plans--policies.aspx
With regards 2.26.12 and comment stating 6.6 and 8.1 year land supply.
In the above link it states "TAN1 requires each local planning authority in Wales to ensure that sufficient land is genuinely available or will become available to provide a 5 year supply of land for housing. Where a local planning authority doesn’t have an adopted Unitary Development Plan or Local Development Plan (LDP), it is considered not to have a 5-year supply and cannot publish a Joint Housing Land Availability Study, and this is the current situation in Flintshire."
So do we have a qualifying land supply?
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Fears communities will merge together if housebuilding continues
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/172998/fears-communities-will-merge-together-if-housebuilding-continues.aspx
Cllr Bithell ( Mold) referred to the villages of Penyffordd, Caergwrle and Abermorddu, where serious concerns have been expressed about being merged together through developments.
Cllr Bithell ( Mold) referred to the villages of Penyffordd, Caergwrle and Abermorddu, where serious concerns have been expressed about being merged together through developments.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Jobs News
Sam Thompson, 29, from Penyffordd and Spencer Youd, 19, from Penymynydd have joined as Audit and Accounts senior and junior respectively.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Plans for 320 new homes could spell the end for Penyffordd as a village.
Cindy in The Leader
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/172894/plans-for-320-new-homes-could-spell-the-end-for-penyffordd.aspx
David is also on the case meeting and communicating with FCC planning officials, Welsh Ministers Lesley Griffiths AM and Carwyn Jones AM First Minister.
I think a further public meeting at Penyffordd British Legion will be announced shortly.
All objections will need to be done again for the modified 192 planning application and the other proposed developments.
Are we going to get Carl Sargeant AM on the case?
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/172894/plans-for-320-new-homes-could-spell-the-end-for-penyffordd.aspx
David is also on the case meeting and communicating with FCC planning officials, Welsh Ministers Lesley Griffiths AM and Carwyn Jones AM First Minister.
I think a further public meeting at Penyffordd British Legion will be announced shortly.
All objections will need to be done again for the modified 192 planning application and the other proposed developments.
Are we going to get Carl Sargeant AM on the case?
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Roadworks A5104 Best find an alternative route
Unless you like sitting traffic. Lights are 3 way and are happening for about 2 weeks. Deep red and red mean stationary traffic. Screen grab taken at 5.15pm.
Click image to enlarge
Monday, February 20, 2017
Redrow 192 Update
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/redrow/
Your objection is required. Link provides valid reasons for objection.
Get to work............
Your objection is required. Link provides valid reasons for objection.
Get to work............
Friday, February 10, 2017
Flintshire - Best Roads in Wales
Something for Bernie to be proud of.
http://www.deeside.com/flintshire-best-roads-wales-according-new-government-data/
Flintshire County Council has said it is preparing for a programme of road surface dressing works to improve the rural highway network.
The County will be investing £400k at various sites across the network.
Work is expected to start next week on the A5104 Penyffordd to Broughton road.
The work will include a number of route treatment safety measures, replacement of street lighting, traffic sign upgrading and junction improvements along the road.
http://www.deeside.com/flintshire-best-roads-wales-according-new-government-data/
Flintshire County Council has said it is preparing for a programme of road surface dressing works to improve the rural highway network.
The County will be investing £400k at various sites across the network.
Work is expected to start next week on the A5104 Penyffordd to Broughton road.
The work will include a number of route treatment safety measures, replacement of street lighting, traffic sign upgrading and junction improvements along the road.
Monday, February 06, 2017
Meanwhile in Wrexham
Daily rants on Penyffordd Facebook Groups about dog stuff
http://www.wrexham.com/news/four-dog-fouling-tickets-issued-in-one-day-as-part-of-council-crackdown-126331.html
Quote "Residents concerned about dog fouling in their area are asked to email contact-us@wrexham.gov.uk stating the location and time of day, if known, the dog fouling was taking place."
http://www.wrexham.com/news/four-dog-fouling-tickets-issued-in-one-day-as-part-of-council-crackdown-126331.html
Quote "Residents concerned about dog fouling in their area are asked to email contact-us@wrexham.gov.uk stating the location and time of day, if known, the dog fouling was taking place."
Not for us though we're in Flintshire.
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Welsh MP's and Brexit
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/welsh-mps-bid-secure-second-12554920
They just don't like democracy.
Lets keep voting till we get the right result.
To paraphrase former President Obama " Brexit won, deal with it"
They just don't like democracy.
Lets keep voting till we get the right result.
To paraphrase former President Obama " Brexit won, deal with it"
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Items Stolen Penymynydd
4 saddles black country, wintec, albion and eglish saddle and a new energizer all stolen from small yard in Penymynydd Mon Night RM17002578
Sunday, January 29, 2017
HGV's using Penyffordd Village and surrounding trunk roads
Steps are being taken to make HGV drivers use lorry Sat Nav. There doesn't seem a month goes by with HGV's hitting Penyffordd and Caegwrle Railway bridges leading to train cancellations.
Through HGV traffic should not be using Penyffordd village either.
http://www.deeside.com/local-government-association-calls-ban-lorry-drivers-using-sat-navs-designed-cars/
Through HGV traffic should not be using Penyffordd village either.
http://www.deeside.com/local-government-association-calls-ban-lorry-drivers-using-sat-navs-designed-cars/
Saturday, January 28, 2017
A Nearby Blog
Came across this on Twitter. Seems that they have some fun up the Wirral.
https://wirralleaks.wordpress.com/
https://wirralleaks.wordpress.com/
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Hawarden Road Development Consultation
Click to enlarge
Information forwarded by Cllr David Williams
Links
Monday, January 23, 2017
When we leave the EU
Can we get rid of this silly arrangement where I have to agree to accept cookies on every new site that I go on..........
One of the more dick head EU regs.
One of the more dick head EU regs.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
Chester under assault
Massive New Housing Development this side of Chester.
3000 extra cars in rush hour is madness. Any of you who have to get into and out of Chester for work will realise this. Not sure how Chester Council are going to square the circle with their " traffic survey".
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/tv-appearance-chester-activists-worried-12479405
3000 extra cars in rush hour is madness. Any of you who have to get into and out of Chester for work will realise this. Not sure how Chester Council are going to square the circle with their " traffic survey".
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/tv-appearance-chester-activists-worried-12479405
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
Proposed Rhos Rd Retirement Homes Update
http://leaderlive.co.uk/news/171354/cautious-welcome-to-scheme-for-32-new-flats-in-penyffordd-area.aspx
Quote
"The Penymynydd Road site will then be redeveloped. Would a development of retirement homes not be more suitable there, in the heart of the village? What will be developed there otherwise?”
Quote
"The Penymynydd Road site will then be redeveloped. Would a development of retirement homes not be more suitable there, in the heart of the village? What will be developed there otherwise?”
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I like the sound of that.
Some might not.
I presume this proposed development was discussed by Penyffordd Community Council last Wednesday. I suppose we have to wait a month until we see the ratified minutes.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Backward Step by FCC over Dog Poo?
Hawarden Road, Penyffordd is a disgrace.
As are many other areas
Flintshire County Council set to do nothing.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-poo-dna-scheme-flintshire-12439810
If the DNA scheme is 100% accurate surely this is the way to go.
I'm a dog owner by the way.
As are many other areas
Flintshire County Council set to do nothing.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-poo-dna-scheme-flintshire-12439810
If the DNA scheme is 100% accurate surely this is the way to go.
I'm a dog owner by the way.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Proposed Rhos Rd Retirement Development to be discussed at Penyffordd Council Meeting
This evening at The Institute back room. All are welcome to attend but not usually speak.. Normally starts 6.30 pm.
http://penyfforddareacc.com/images/MeetingMinutes_2016-2017/Ordinary_Agenda_11.01.2017.pdf
I think it will be discussed under Any Other Business.
http://penyfforddareacc.com/images/MeetingMinutes_2016-2017/Ordinary_Agenda_11.01.2017.pdf
I think it will be discussed under Any Other Business.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Oh Dear !
https://leftfootforward.org/2017/01/labour-hits-lowest-polling-in-wales-since-gordon-brown/
postscript:
One of the comments.
andrew hennager
Today
How can they lose 80 seats on the Welsh assembly when there are only 60 seats in the first place?
postscript:
One of the comments.
andrew hennager
Today
How can they lose 80 seats on the Welsh assembly when there are only 60 seats in the first place?
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Proposed Flats for Rhos Rd
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/rhos-road-south/
In front of Mr Heaton's house........
The question being would you want a set of flats instead of a nice green field if you lived there?
A strange proposed development.
A bit like me wanting flats up the garden.........
In front of Mr Heaton's house........
The question being would you want a set of flats instead of a nice green field if you lived there?
A strange proposed development.
A bit like me wanting flats up the garden.........
Friday, January 06, 2017
Living Near Main Roads is a Bad thing
http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/living-near-busy-roads-may-increase-dementia-risk-study-4461829/
I would like to see Chester Rd become a little less "mainish" at rush hour morning and evening.
After all we have a bypass.
I would like to see Chester Rd become a little less "mainish" at rush hour morning and evening.
After all we have a bypass.
Monday, January 02, 2017
PENYFFORDD COMMUNITY TRANSPORT DROP IN
PENYFFORDD COMMUNITY TRANSPORT DROP IN
WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY
VENUE PENYFFORDD INSTITUTE
TIME 2-00 pm TILL 4-00 pm
Link http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Streetscene/Community-Transport-in-Flintshire.aspx
Cllr David Walker who is co-ordinating the above can be reached through below.
Community Cllr Name and Contact List here http://penyfforddareacc.com/
Link http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Streetscene/Community-Transport-in-Flintshire.aspx
Cllr David Walker who is co-ordinating the above can be reached through below.
Community Cllr Name and Contact List here http://penyfforddareacc.com/
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