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A collection of news stories affecting our community during 2021. As of 2020 we noted our community will be liable to a higher tax burned for HS2 than it would cost to build a much-needed railway station at the centre of our community and the Pontcysyllte WHS. Therefore, we object to HS2, or as we call it, “The Welsh Bypass”. Furthermore, our railway line (Marchers) offers a viable alternative to the main West Coast Line as the former Wrexham & Shropshire Service proved before closure in 2010. We ask, why not use this to alleviate congestion on the main West Coastline, which would literally save billions of pounds.
With the now accepted (2021) cost of HS2 at £106 billion pounds and maybe more confirms the forecast of £1500 taxation for very man, woman and child in the UK. This means that our community numbering 10,000 people will contribute £15 million pounds. A first-rate railway station for Cefn Mawr next to Tesco will only cost around £12 million pounds.
Wrexham.com 1st February 2021
Wrexham Council make another attempt to auction off Ebenezer Chapel
Practical Boat Owner 25th February 2021
My first motorboat – two sailors on how and why they converted to powerboating
The Mirror 24th February 2021
Best aqueducts in the UK from Grade I listed spots to a 479ft long structure
https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/best-canal-aqueducts-uk-grade-23556529
Change.org 25th February 2021
94,000! Responses Environment MP & Basel Convention – Stop exporting plastic waste……
Leader Live 24th February 2021
Affordable housing plans backed for approval despite concerns over proximity to former Wrexham chemicals factory
Business Live 24th February 2021
Wrexham, Deeside, Cardiff, Newport and the Valleys identified as key areas for economic growth in Wales
The Telegraph 21st February 2021
Letters: Halt HS2 and spend the money on improving existing rail services
Wrexham.com 19th February 2021
‘We’re failing the residents of Wrexham’ – Councillors hit out over state of area’s pothole-ridden roads
Wrexham.com 19th February 2021
Former Air Products site goes up for sale with £5m development value – “Potentially No Affordable Homes Required”
Wales on Line 19th February 2021
Everything Mark Drakeford said at Friday's Welsh Government briefing
Wales on Line 19th February 2021
Met Office issues amber warning for heavy rain, flooding and disruption in Wales
Leader Live 18th February 2021
New touring caravan site with 38 pitches could be created on edge of Wrexham county borough
Leader Live 17th February 2021
Police remind public of COVID rules after Wrexham anti-social behaviour
Leader Live 17th February 2021
£200 million rail upgrade to connect North Wales and North West of England
Wrexham Council News 16th February 2021
REMINDER: GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS REVERT BACK TO FORTNIGHTLY NEXT MONTH
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/garden-waste-collections-fortnightly/
Boarder Counties Advertizer 16th February 2021
Lyneal Trust keeps followers updated over potential return
Leader Live 16th February 2021
Determined Elodie takes on 10-mile hike for Hope House Children's Hospices
Wrexham Council News 15th February 2021
CLIMATE CHANGE – YOU’RE INVITED TO AN ONLINE WORKSHOP ABOUT OUR PLANS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/climate-change-invitation-to-online-workshop/
Northwich Guardian 11th February 2021
See this stunning murmuration over Neumann's Flash in Northwich
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/19084430.see-stunning-murmuration-neumanns-flash-northwich/
The Mirror 6th February 2021
Six Nations 2021 fixtures: All matches, dates, kick-off times and TV channels
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/six-nations-2021-fixtures-matches-23434121
The PKC Group ask, do Coronavirus Restrictions only apply to ordinary people like us?
BBC 3rd February 2021
Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55624103
Wrexham.com3rd February 2021
Council await price to fix landslip at Newbridge with possible £500k-£1m cost
Canal and River Trust 1st February 2021
Get active to fight plastic, Hundreds of people have already pledged their support for our Plastics Challenge, all doing their bit to help us preserve our precious rivers and canals. But now more than ever, we urgently need to keep up the fight.
Boarder Counties Advertiser 26th January 2021
Buses between Oswestry and Wrexham affected by landslide
https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/19038749.buses-oswestry-wrexham-affected-landslide/
Wrexham Council News 24th January 2021
RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES AS SNOW FALLS ACROSS THE COUNTY BOROUGH
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/recovery-continues-as-snow-falls-in-wrexham/
Daily Post 23rd January 2021
Full list of roads and rail services still affected following Storm Christoph flooding
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/full-list-roads-rail-services-19686522
Wrexham Council News 23rd January 2021
RECOVERY WORK UNDERWAY AT BANGOR-ON-DEE FOLLOWING FLOODS
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/recovery-work-underway-at-bangor-on-dee-following-floods/
Wrexham Council News 22nd January 2021
COVID-19 BRIEFING NOTE – DO YOUR BIT, STAY STRONG AND STICK WITH IT
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/covid-19-briefing-note-do-your-bit-stay-strong-and-stick-with-it/
Shropshire Star 22nd January 2021
Charity planning for return of annual walk
Wrexham Council News 22nd January 2021
LIGHTING THE DARKNESS…REMEMBER HOLOCAUST DAY WITH A CANDLE THIS YEAR
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/lighting-the-darkness-candle-for-holocaust-day/
Leader Live 22nd January 2021
Hope House Children's Hospices plans Llangollen Canal Walk a year on from last live event
Wrexham.com 22nd January 2021
Storm Christoph floods near Wrexham as seen from space
http://www.wrexham.com/news/storm-christoph-floods-near-wrexham-as-seen-from-space-199359.html
Wrexham.com 21st January 2021
Emergency services ask Bangor on Dee residents to evacuate due to severe flood risk
Wrexham.com 21st January 2021
Significant rainfall continues to cause flooding issues across parts of Wrexham
Wrexham.com 20th January 2021
Houses evacuated in New Broughton as flooding hits area – “all available resources” deployed by council
Shropshire Star 20th January 2021
Floods hits roads and trains as Shropshire river levels rise
Leader Live 20th January 2021
Storm Christoph: Main roads in Flintshire and Wrexham worst affected by flooding
The Leader 12th January 2021
Wrexham puppy trainer celebrates record number of pups coming through her classes - despite multiple lockdowns
Wales On Line 10th January 2021
More than 100 cars turned away from Welsh beauty spot by police
Bromsgrove Standard 9th January 2021
Petition protest to HS2 speeds to 70,000 signatures in days
In Your Area 8th January 2021
Historic canal lift bridge in Wrenbury receives £150,000 from charity
Wales on Line 6th January 2021
‘We are taking full responsibility for waste:’ Lesley Griffiths on how recycling is going to change in Wales. Wales' Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs shares her strategy for 2021.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/we-taking-full-responsibility-waste-19453957
Shropshire Star 6th January 2021
Dylan gives a present to the community on his birthday
Bucks Free Press 5th January 2021
More than 45,000 people sign new petition to stop HS2
https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/18988251.45-000-people-sign-new-petition-stop-hs2/
The Telegraph 2nd January 2021
Anti-HS2 campaigners unite around new push to see controversial project scrapped. Rail demand has dipped during the pandemic as people work from home and avoid crowded public transport.
Shropshire Star 2nd January 2021
WATCH Tower gives a bird's eye view of Whixall Mosses. The Mammoth Tower is a short walk along the Llangollen Canal towpath from Morris' Bridge car park.
The Times 2nd January 2021
Transport bosses told to trim their six-figure salaries. The transport secretary wants to slash the number of huge pay awards handed to leaders at organisations such as HS2, Network Rail and Highways England because of concerns that levels are too high. Note the HS2 CEO in charge of the Gravy Train is the highest paid civil servant in the UK.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/transport-bosses-told-to-trim-their-six-figure-salaries-l0jffbfqx
Please note the Cefn & Cefn Mawr covers all the villages at the central section of the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site consisting of Cefn Mawr (leading commercial centre), Cefn Bychan, Rhosymedre, Plas Madoc, Acrefair, Garth, Trevor, Cysyllte, Froncysyllte, Pentre, and Newbridge. The total population is approximately 10,000 and is the largest community in the WHS corridor outnumbering the combined populations of Chirk and Llangollen. We all live in a 2-mile radius circle of Cefn Mawr village centre and our pub, the Holly Bush Inn.
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation
Please also note that the WIMD is dated 2014 and based on preceding information, in short there is a significant time delay with the above picture and the economic structure of our community has without doubt, deteriorated further than is depicted in this WIMD data.
For an up to date assessment of our communities current status please see:
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