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Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
Denbighshire Council adds two electric vehicles to its fleet
The council has introduced two Toyota Proace Verso electric people carriers to its fleet, funded by taxpayers through the Welsh Government Energy Service. The new vehicles will be used to transport students to and from Ysgol Tir Morfa, a special school in Rhyl. Councillor Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport, said: "We are working very hard to reduce our fleet's carbon footprint by replacing end of life fossil fuel vehicles when the opportunity arises with greener alternatives where it is appropriate for the service need. "These vehicles help us reduce running costs over the long term through maintenance and miles and will continue to reduce our emissions to help us tackle the climate and nature emergency declared in 2019." READ MORE: Conwy road upgrade to fix 4,000 potholes as part of multi-million pound scheme Currently the council has one of the highest figures in Wales for the proportion of so-called zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) as a percentage of their fleet, at more than 20 percent. With a range of up to 214 miles, the new vehicles are expected to lower both mileage and maintenance costs. The people carrier will support Ysgol Tir Morfa with school transport, aligning with the school's environmental efforts, which have included low carbon energy improvements on site and tree planting in the grounds by pupils working with the council's biodiversity team. The second people carrier will be used in the social care sector to transport adults who work at Meifod Wood Products, a Denbigh-based work opportunity scheme. Cllr Mellor said: "It's great that Ysgol Tir Morfa will have access to one of these vehicles as the students are so supportive of doing everything they can to tackle climate change and support their local nature at the school and surrounding community. "Having one supporting Meifod as well I hope will inspire the fantastic adults who work at the site to do their bit to tackle climate change." The council said the minibuses would also be easier to maintain than petrol or diesel models due to having fewer moving parts.
Rhyl Journal
20-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Work to start on building on new play area on Rhyl promenade
Drift Park play area, on West Parade, was closed and then demolished 2023 while work is undertaken to improve the town's coastal defences But a new play area in its place will start being built on Monday (June 23), with completion scheduled for September. It will have an ocean theme, after feedback found that this proved more popular than a 'beach' alternative which was also proposed. The now-demolished former Drift Park play area (Image: Rhyl Events and Activities) The park will include two entrances, while more swings have been added to the initial designs, including a 'double swing'. It will be based at the same location on the promenade as the previous play area, but will be larger in size. The feedback also asked for more sensory boards to be added, and additional seating - these will include two picnic benches and two standard benches inside the play area, and four more picnic benches will be added outside it. Public consultation sessions welcomed more than 50 participants, who, along with in excess of 200 feedback responses through online forms, helped inform the design of the play area. Further engagement sessions were held at Ysgol Tir Morfa and Christchurch School, where pupils provided feedback which helped shape the designs of the equipment, and shared their views and suggestions. Also added due to feedback will also be another cone twister and a zip line-type piece of equipment called a 'track rider'. Councillor Barry Mellor, Denbighshire County Council's lead member for environment and transport, said: 'As the sea defence scheme work comes to an end in the Autumn, we will see the reinstating of this play area, with new and improved community chosen design elements. 'A lot of work has been done with the local community and local schools to come up with the final design of this play area. 'I am looking forward to seeing this park open once more, with newer and better equipment and play spaces.' The Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme is scheduled for completion in August or September.
Rhyl Journal
01-05-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Construction of hydrotherapy pool at Rhyl school begins
The construction of the 19ft hydrotherapy pool at Ysgol Tir Morfa has begun and will be situated within the school grounds in a standalone building. The facility will be used by pupils for hydrotherapy sessions. Councillor Diane King, lead member for education, children and families, said: "The start of these works signifies a big step in the kind of developments within schools that we are undertaking here in Denbighshire, with this exciting new project being the first of its kind in the County. "This new facility will provide pupils with a modern, high-quality offering, which will be specifically designed and tailored to their needs. "I am pleased to see the construction phase has now begun, which has seen a lot of background work being undertaken to get to this stage." READ MORE: 'St Asaph - the city in Denbighshire with no toilets' as cabinet votes to close The project, designed by the council's in-house architecture team, is the first of its kind for a Denbighshire school. Mold-based Bryn Build Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor, with completion expected by autumn 2025. The project is being funded by the school through its own fundraising efforts, alongside Additional Learning Needs grant funding from the Welsh Government. Susan Roberts, headteacher at Ysgol Tir Morfa, said: "We are really excited to see the long-awaited build of our hydrotherapy pool. "Having access to this wonderful hydrotherapy facility will offer our pupils a range of excellent additional benefits, supporting their physical and well-being development. "We really appreciate the support from families and the local community with all the numerous fundraising events that have enabled us to further develop provision at our wonderful school."
