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This autumn we’ve sowed wildflower seed on a number of road verges and roundabouts in Flintshire! By creating more meadows we are helping to address the climate and ecological emergency.
Watch out for an explosion of colour next summer on these new mini-meadows!
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£85m efficiencies in the last 11 years. £15.3m Budget gap for 2019/20. £1.9m reduction in our 2019 budget settlement from Welsh Government. Later today we are launching our
#BacktheAsk
for fairer funding for all councils.
#OurDay
@LGAComs
@WalesLGA
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We are aware of a protest about the Welsh Government 20mph legislation due to take place today at County Hall ahead of our Full Council meeting at 1pm.
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I'm Alex. I’m one of a team who collect from around 1,500 properties a day.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
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We will be gritting from 18:00 this evening and again at 02:00 in the morning; take care if you're out and about.
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Recognition at County Council today for Theatr Clwyd after picking up Best Musical Production for ‘The Assassination of Katie Hopkins’ at the UK Theatre Awards 2018. What a magnificent achievement!
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Latest News:Appointment of new Chief Executive announced
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@FlintshireCC
closing all parks & play areas from today 23/03/20 on advice from
@WelshGovernment
– necessary to ensure social distancing – increasing concerns about public health- appealing to public to cooperate. Everyone pls stay safe.
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We have been out all night salting the main scheduled routes and will continue to salt and patrol all routes throughout today. We have teams in town centres clearing snow and keeping footways clear.
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Latest News:A PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE FEDERATION OF NORTH WALES SECONDARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS
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Household Waste & Recycling Centres are closed until further notice. Travelling to these sites to dispose of waste is not a valid reason to leave your homes. Employees at these sites will be redeployed to support other key waste collection services at this time
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Latest News:Wepre Park and Greenfield Valley named as two of the country’s best green spaces
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I’m Gwennan. I’m the Director of Creative Engagement at Theatr Clwyd. We are looking forward to the day we can open our doors and welcome everyone back inside.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
@ClwydTweets
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We have been continuously gritting through the night and continue to work today to address, repair and clean up as required. Salt heaps/salt bins are being replenished across the network where identified and requested by members of the public, this will continue today
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Thank you
@lynseyedney
- our crews will really appreciate the support 👍
@FlintshireCC
my kids wanted to thank your refuse team for collecting our bins this morning so we shouted and clapped from our window, as they're important too...thank you for keeping our streets clean 💪
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Are you ready to pledge support and
#BacktheAsk
? Go to now for more information about how reducing budgets are affecting your local services and the Council Tax you pay.
#OurDay
@LGAComms
@WelshLGA
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Flintshire U11 football captains, Jamie and Reagen, show off winning trophies at County Council yesterday and received well deserved recognition of the teams’ fantastic achievements - the Tom Yeoman Northern Section, Tom Yeoman Shield National Finals and the Phil Staley shield.
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It will be cold this evening and our gritters will be out at 20:00 and again at 02:00. Please take care if you're travelling around the County in the cold weather.
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All main highways routes will be gritted again from 2pm this afternoon & gritters will remain operational overnight.
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This is Mike. Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
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Remembering Frederick Birks – born in Buckley, one of two people from Flintshire to receive the Victoria Cross during WW1. Awarded VC for his actions on 6 August 1917 at Ypres. Commemoration event at Coronation Gardens on Friday.
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Theatr Clwyd is the only producing theatre left in the UK still owned by a local authority. Be a part of it - become a co-opted member. Closing date 2 April 2018
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We will be gritting from 22:00 this evening and again at 02:00 in the morning; take care if you're out and about.
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We are very proud of the people at
@aura_wales
. 12 months ago they bravely transferred to a new Employee Led Mutual – protecting local libraries and leisure centres.
#BacktheAsk
#OurDay
@LGAComms
@WelshLGA
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Thank you to our collection crews who've ensured all the extra recycling has been collected during this festive season
Be Mighty like our collection crews and keep recycling to help protect our precious resources and our environment
👉
#BeMightyRecycle
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Our gritters are currently out on affected routes. It will be cold this evening and our gritters will be out at 18:00 and again at 00:00. Please take care if you're travelling around the County in the cold weather.
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Our gritters are out and about today, carrying out a dry-run to test the equipment and train our drivers in preparation for the colder weather.
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Our gritters will be out on patrol from 22.30 this evening
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It will be cold this evening and our gritters will be out at 21:00 and again at 03:00. Please take care if you're travelling around the County in the cold weather.
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Latest News:Garden waste collection service to resume on 8 June
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Latest News:Free school meals – week commencing Monday, 30 March
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A message from the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Mared Eastwood
It is with profound sadness the Council received the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Council, along with the people of Flintshire, send deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
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We will be gritting from 20:00 this evening and again at 03:00 in the morning; take care if you're out and about.
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Time is running out for a fair funding settlement for Welsh councils. Welsh Government announces its final budget settlement on 19 December 2018. Pledge your support now
#BacktheAsk
@WelshLGA
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Looking for an
#apprenticeship
at the end of this school year? Come and see us at the
@colegcambria
Deeside open event on 6 March 5pm to 7pm.
@flinthigh
@alunschool
@srgchs
@TreffynnonSch
@ConnahsQuayHigh
@CastellAlun
@MaesGarmon
@Argoed_English
@ElfedHS
@hawardenhs
#NAW2019
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You may see a number of Gritters out on the roads this week. Don’t worry we’ve not had any forecasts for ice or snow. Our drivers are in training – preparing for the winter ahead.
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Well done to Adam Cook, Matthew Evans and Gareth Allen recognised at Council today for reaching the 2019 APSE Apprentice Awards finals.
Extra congratulations to Adam who was awarded Overall Winner of the Streetscene Category.
All three apprentices study
@colegcambria
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Today we are launching a campaign to remind people to keep a social distance. Covid has not gone away and we need to work together to help stop the spread of the virus.
#keepyourdistance
#KeepWalesSafe
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I'm Jane. We are a small team here at the Register Office in Mold but we play a vital role in those big life moments.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19.
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The Council’s night shelter will be open on Saturday (15/2/20) from 3pm until 9.30am on Monday morning (17/2/20).
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Today is White Ribbon Day. Flintshire County Council supports the White Ribbon Campaign to end male violence against women
#whiteribbonday
#Iflovehurts
.
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@FlintshireCC
very own Tom Collins will be on
@thevoiceuk
this Saturday, 10 Sept @ 8pm!
A real talent & a dedicated member of Flintshire Play Development team!
Let’s all show our support! Good luck Tom from everyone
@FlintshireCC
!
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Rest in peace Captain Sir Tom Moore. A true inspiration and exceptional man whose legacy will live on. Our thoughts go to your family.
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by Manchester attack & fully support emergency services’ work in responding to the situation
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We will be gritting from 17:30 this evening and again at 01:30 in the morning; take care if you're out and about.
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Recognising our HR&OD team at County Council today for reaching the finals of the Best Change Management Initiative category of the CIPD Wales Awards 2018 – for the approach taken in moving leisure and libraries over to Aura Wales. Well done everyone!
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All results in. Thanks to election staff, candidates, supporters and Coleg Cambria for their contribution to a successful count!
#FCCElections2022
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Subject to availability, sandbags will be deployed at locations where there is an imminent risk to life or property. Currently a number of roads are affected across the County. If you are out driving, please take care as there is a lot of surface water on the roads.
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Icy conditions are forecast.
7pm tonight (27 Jan) until 10am tomorrow (28 Jan). Gritters will be out overnight.
Please take care if you're travelling around the County. Drive safely.
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Recent funding announcements by Welsh Government have been welcomed, but it’s not enough. We are still facing a gap of around £3.2m and a Council Tax increase of 9.3%. We only have until 19 Dec -
#BacktheAsk
– pledge your support now
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You may see a number of Gritters out on the roads this weekend. Don’t worry we’ve not had any forecasts for ice or snow.
Our drivers are in training – preparing for the winter ahead.
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Residents are requested to NOT put tissue paper in the recycling bags for paper. Discarded tissues should be bagged and placed in black bins.
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Calling private landlords.
In response to the desperately tragic situation faced by the Afghan people, the Council is working with governments and local partners and is locating suitable accommodation to place people impacted by the crisis.
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I’m Mike and I am a member of the Council’s Animal and Pest Control team.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19.
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Don’t forget - even though summer play schemes have ended – ‘Share your lunch’ is still running at play scheme locations at the usual times. Make sure your child still comes along and doesn't miss out!
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It is very icy tonight, with wintry showers making driving conditions poor across the network, so please take care. Highway crews have been out all day and evening and will be working through until the morning. Tomorrow morning will be very icy everywhere.
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Meet Melissa. Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
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Proud to welcome
@the_nomads
in the Council Chamber today – third qualifying year in the Europa league, Welsh Cup winners and most recently qualifying for the 3rd round of the Irn Bru Cup ... and they brought the cup with them!
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.Brown bin collections suspended until further notice. Will make an announcement at a later date whether subscriptions for the brown bin service can be carried forward. Please consider home composting garden waste.
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I'm Craig. When I’m not in school I am working from home, supporting children in lockdown with their remote learning.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19.
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Celebrating partnerships made between Dee counties and businesses at the Big Dee Day Launch.
#bigdeeday
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Latest News:Flintshire County Council marks White Ribbon Day to end men’s violence against women
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Due to weather & disruptions to WASTE COLLECTIONS, Christmas collection arrangements have been brought forward. From Mon 18 Dec black bin, food & recycling will be collected weekly. For areas missed at the w/end or today black bag side waste will be collected next week.
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Our gritters are currently out on priority routes. Please drive safely.
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I'm Claire. The ability to get out to buy food is something most of us take for granted.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19.
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Latest News:Queensferry Campus virtual ground-breaking ceremony
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Our Gritters are completing the primary gritting routes with some delays due to congestion on the network. Where resources allow we are now attending priority 2 routes and clearing footpaths in town centres.
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Latest News:Wepre Park and Greenfield Valley named as two of the country’s best green spaces
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Latest News:Celebrating Being Me: First Flintshire Schools Pride event a success!
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Receiving recognition today for the work behind our recent Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Awards – well done to everyone involved!
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Winner Best Social Enterprise Award – Cambrian Aquatics Sports Centre sponsored by Evans Maintenance
@EvansMaint
@FBW_fcc
@ags
@nwalestweetsuk
#awards
#celebrations
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We are proud of our staff working to safeguard the public around the clock – we will share best practice as & when new information is available
#coronavirusuk
#staysafe
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Keeping people safe. Employees from our Housing Solutions and Flintshire Connects teams out at night with
@nwpolice
to identify and offer support to any rough sleepers
#OurDay
@LGAComms
@WelshLGA
#BacktheAsk
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When you follow the rules, you protect everyone from coronavirus - especially our most vulnerable.
Be responsible. Stay 2m apart, wash your hands regularly and self-isolate when asked to.
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Flintshire County Council is pleased to announce that the garden waste collection service will resume on Monday 8 June 2020 back to fortnightly collections on the normal collection date. For more information and to subscribe for the service go to
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I'm Brian. I’m really proud of the team of people I work with.
Together we are Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
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Cross party delegation of Councillors visiting Cardiff today – asking Welsh Government for an improved budget settlement for Flintshire
#BacktheAsk
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Wear a mask when dropping your child at school. Limit contacts outside school to help keep them safe. Together we'll keep Wales safe.
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COVID-19 has not gone away. We all need to continue to take action to protect our-selves and our loved ones. It’s important to remember the risk hasn’t gone away. Together, we’ll
#KeepWalesSafe
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We are flying the rainbow flag outside the County Hall in February for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender History Month
#LGBTHM
#StonewallCymru
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FCC employees Gareth Thomas and Alun Winstanley who are also Manager and Assistant Manager of Conwy Borough FC, received recognition at County Council yesterday for the club’s recent successes - the Welsh Alliance League Championship, FA Welsh Trophy and the Cookson Cup.
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