Richard Evans

Local Democracy Reporter

Based inConwy

Topic ExpertiseConwy and Denbighshire news

Local ExpertiseBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (health), Conwy Council, Denbighshire Council, Conwy Town Council, Llandudno town council,

Languages SpokenEnglish

BBC Local Democracy Reporter attached to North Wales Live and covering local democracy matters from Conwy and Denbighshire

Villagers erect their own speed signs in rebellion against Welsh Government limit

Denbighshire council

Villagers are campaigning for a lower speed limit

Fix for 'kissing gate' so that prams and wheelchairs can access North Wales train station

Platform now accessible to disabled passengers and parents with prams

North Wales GP practices disrupted after two computer systems went offline

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The outage meant surgeries were unable to book appointments, access patient records or blood test results

Council warned bankruptcy would be 'horrendous, bloody, and draconian'

Councillors in Conwy were told they may have to consider cutting statutory services to balance the books

Llandudno coastal defence work 'won't prevent return of sandy beach'

Calls have been made for the return of sand at the town's north shore

Police want Conwy council to review licence of popular sports bar

Concerns have been raised over the control measures in place at the pub

New measures to help councillors deal with abuse and harassment from public

Denbighshire council

'It is a dangerous world out there, and you just never know'

Council backs plans for more gypsy and traveller pitches

Denbighshire council

The new pitches will be introduced over the next five years

Former North Wales rugby club could become glamping site

Plans for former Rhyl Rugby Club

Cash-strapped council slammed for £250,000 consultant fees spending

Conwy criticism but some say ending fees would be 'false economy'

Conwy's public toilets strategy could see closures, higher charges or transfers

The strategy will now be discussed by Conwy council's cabinet

Fears '150 homes' proposal would 'destroy' character of Conwy village

Farmland in Llanrhos has been included as a potential site for Conwy Council's new Local Development Plan

County's roads made worse by recruitment freeze aimed at protecting jobs

Denbighshire Council is facing a budget black hole of up to £26m next year

Walkers raise fears over goat on perilous Great Orme ledge but council says why not acting yet

Council fear animal could jump if frightened

Colwyn Bay town centre revamp slammed by Tories as a 'war on motorists'

Councillors have attacked the proposals for the seaside town

New homes in Conwy town must be affordable says councillor priced off housing ladder

Local Development Plan public consultation will take place for Llanrwst

Welsh train station kissing gate leaves kids in prams and disabled people 'stranded'

Grandad and councillor criticise Network Rail over the gate at the Conwy Valley train station

Proposal for extra 350 homes in Conwy village as potential LDP sites announced

Fears over traffic, strain on GP services, and loss of agricultural land

Dangerous quarry footpath in Conwy 'extinguished' due to cliff erosion

The path had been part of a circular route near Eglwysbach

North Wales village chapel where worship ended 30 years ago now set to become apartments

There were local concerns raised about flooding but councillors passed the application

Tributes to dedicated and popular Rhyl councillor who passed away suddenly

Denbighshire council

Former colleagues speak of late councillor's wit and dedication

Conwy councillors debate pay rise as member says 'we work very hard' for constituents

Conwy leader and deputy to receive an extra £3,500 and £2,500 each

Plan for shed near cricket club to help tackle bad behaviour - but members aren't happy

Bowling club members have also objected - but councillors have backed the plan

Biker who survived mental health crisis uses his Harley Davidson to help others

Cllr Chris Evans attempted to take his own life in 2022 after struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia and depression

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