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2025

Senedd petition launched to end ‘scandalous’ water charges for park home residentsEmily Price Residents at a mobile home site have launched a Senedd petition calling on the Welsh Government to grant people living in park homes the legal right to have a water meter installed. The petition aims to put an end to “excessive and unfair water charges”, which park home residents say leave them paying […]

FPV Councillors oppose 9.5% Council Tax Increase

A group of councillors have condemned a proposed 9.5% increase in council tax by the Labour-Independent coalition running Flintshire Council, calling it the highest rise in the county’s history.

2024

Disabled waste site access appeal wins over Flintshire cabinetFlintshire County Council's cabinet has approved a proposal led by Hawarden Mancot councillor Sam Swash to allow disabled residents without a blue…

Flintshire waste proposals called-in over disabled access concernsCouncillors are concerned that new rules over access to Flintshire's household recycling centres could exclude some disabled residents.

Nearly 3,800 signatures urge Flintshire Council to renew Aura’s contract for vital leisure and library services

Flintshire People’s Voice (FPV), a group with five councillors on Flintshire Council, has submitted a record-breaking petition to the local authority.

Flintshire councillors accused of 'going home for tea' instead of debating binsA GROUP of Flintshire councillors have accused colleagues of “voting to go home for their tea” rather than discuss controversial changes to bin…

Flintshire monthly bin collections strongly opposed by politicians amid backlashPLANS to introduce monthly black bin collections in Flintshire have been strongly opposed by backbench politicians after a backlash from residents.

Flintshire Council: Fee exemption for domestic abuse victims welcomed

MS expresses ‘grave concerns’ over extent of large-scale housing development between Hawarden and Mancot

Concern over huge housing development in FlintshireMember of the Senedd for North Wales

Planning application submitted for controversial 300-home developmentThe site has been subject to fierce local opposition

2023

Plans to develop two cemeteries discussed in FlintshireFLINTSHIRE councillors have discussed plans to develop two cemeteries in the county.

Consultation launch imminent for 300-home development near Gladstone Way

Calls in Wales grow for a ceasefire in Gazaby David Nicholson Wales reporter

Flintshire villages have become "complete deserts for buses," council toldCllr Swash called on Flintshire Council to consider introducing a municipal bus company

Council supports plans to protect private renters from bad landlordsThe scheme would make it easier for prospective tenants to find out if landlords have a record for breaking housing law

Flintshire Council to vote on creation of 'Report a Rogue' landlord systemA FLINTSHIRE councillor is hoping to strengthen the rights of tenants by proposing the creation of a 'Report a Rogue' system for tenants to report…

Community council launches innovative approach to tackle dog foulingIt is taking fresh approach to tackle the problem of dog fouling in the area

Film screening to mark 20th anniversary of Iraq War to be held in Higher KinnertonA film telling the story of how a father sought to avenge the death of his son in the Iraq War will be shown at a special film screening in Higher…

Flintshire Council to explore environmentally friendly bereavement servicesFLINTSHIRE Council is to explore an environmentally friendly storage solution for the deceased as it faces an increasing lack of burial space across…

Flintshire Labour Councillor to vote against party on LDPA FLINTSHIRE Councillor has called for other members to join in voting against the council's Local Development Plan ahead of a crunch vote on…

2022

Petition launched to lower speed limit on roads described as 'a danger to life'A PETITION has been launched calling for a lower speed limit on two roads described as a "danger to life".

Flintshire to double council tax on second home propertiesFlintshire Council is to increase the special charge on council tax that owners of second homes and long-term empty properties pay.

RSPCA backs councillor's petition for fairer deal for pet-owners in rented sectorThe RSPCA has backed a new petition launched by a Flintshire councillor which calls for an end to blanket bans on keeping pets in Wales’ private…

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