Richard Evans

A councillor warned that severe potholes and a deep rut on Old Rhuallt Hill pose a significant danger to cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers, citing previous cyclist injuries and repeated unfulfilled repair requests. Denbighshire County Council said it will inspect the road for actionable defects and consider potential future investment while emphasising its commitment to road maintenance and urging residents to continue reporting issues.

A Conwy councillor raised concerns over nearly 12 days of annual sick leave per employee after a council report marked the figures as satisfactory. Ann McCaffrey questioned the hidden costs of staff absence and turnover, citing the council’s serious financial pressures. Finance leaders said collecting detailed data would be complex, while the chief executive noted comparisons with the private sector are difficult. The committee supported the report, which now goes to the cabinet.