Flintshire County Council

Plans to ease congestion on the A5104 by expanding the junction of Airbus UK's East Factory car park in Broughton have been refused by Flintshire planning officers.

Flintshire County Council

Airbus Broughton car park exit plans refused over road safety concerns

The merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools has entered the final public engagement phase despite overwhelming local opposition from parents at both schools.

The merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools has entered the final public engagement phase despite overwhelming local opposition from parents at both schools.

Flintshire County Council

Safety fears not enough to stop Saltney school merger plans progressing

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

£200m Welsh carbon capture plant deferred over lack of English consultation

Alterations to a 300-home construction project on Ash Lane in Hawarden have been approved after the discovery of an incorrectly-mapped mineshaft on the site.

Alterations to a 300-home construction project on Ash Lane in Hawarden have been approved after the discovery of an incorrectly-mapped mineshaft on the site.

Flintshire County Council

Mineshaft discovery forces changes to 300-home development

Retrospective plans to renew Aldi's refrigeration units at its Broughton store brought resident Judith Richards to tears at Flintshire's Planning Committee as the explained the impact of the

Retrospective plans to renew Aldi's refrigeration units at its Broughton store brought resident Judith Richards to tears at Flintshire's Planning Committee as the explained the impact of the

Tears at planning committee over 'industrial-scale' noise from Broughton Aldi

Plans to build Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power Station - pictured with the existing Deeside Power station to the far right - are progressing after Airbus UK accepted an amendment to reduce the chimney height so it poses no risk to aircraft.

Plans to build Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power Station - pictured with the existing Deeside Power station to the far right - are progressing after Airbus UK accepted an amendment to reduce the chimney height so it poses no risk to aircraft.

Airbus resolves dispute over power station chimney height

Sarah Cunningham of St David's School Action Group has reacted to the news that Flintshire County Council has suspended all school closure consultations until after the Senedd elections, when the process will have to begin again.

Sarah Cunningham of St David's School Action Group has reacted to the news that Flintshire County Council has suspended all school closure consultations until after the Senedd elections, when the process will have to begin again.

Flintshire County Council

Council forced to shelve school closure plans until after Senedd elections

The derelict former Plas Ifan Hotel in Northop Hall will be demolished to allow an 80-bed residential home to be built after Flintshire's Planning Committee granted approval. Pic: Flintshire County Council

The derelict former Plas Ifan Hotel in Northop Hall will be demolished to allow an 80-bed residential home to be built after Flintshire's Planning Committee granted approval. Pic: Flintshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Hotel will be knocked down after residential home approved

The proposed merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools triggered a heated debate among Flintshire's Education and Youth Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The proposed merger of Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools triggered a heated debate among Flintshire's Education and Youth Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Flintshire County Council

Councillor claims Flintshire is ‘going to war’ with town over schools

Flintshire councillors have backed a motion to investigate claims parents were 'shadow-banned' from enrolling their children at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Saltney for September 2026.

Flintshire councillors have backed a motion to investigate claims parents were 'shadow-banned' from enrolling their children at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Saltney for September 2026.

Flintshire County Council

Council to investigate claim enrolments were blocked at Saltney school

The historic Corner Pin pub in Saltney will not be turned into an HMO after councillors rejected a new proposal.

The historic Corner Pin pub in Saltney will not be turned into an HMO after councillors rejected a new proposal.

Flintshire County Council

Councillors refuse plan to turn historic pub into HMO for a second time

Councillors will rule on plans to build 315 homes on this land at Ewloe on Wedesday after Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water suggested a solution to the sewage capacity issues in the area. Pic: Flintshire County Council

Councillors will rule on plans to build 315 homes on this land at Ewloe on Wedesday after Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water suggested a solution to the sewage capacity issues in the area. Pic: Flintshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Councillors to reconsider 315-home Ewloe project after sewage solution found

A revised application to turn the 162-year-old Corner Pin pub in Saltney into a HMO is recommended for approval by Flintshire's Planning Committee on Wednesday.

A revised application to turn the 162-year-old Corner Pin pub in Saltney into a HMO is recommended for approval by Flintshire's Planning Committee on Wednesday.

Flintshire County Council

Councillors to rule on plans to turn historic 162-year-old Saltney pub into HMO

The former HSBC bank building - which is within the Hawarden conservation area - may soon become a one-bedroom home if plans are approved.

The former HSBC bank building - which is within the Hawarden conservation area - may soon become a one-bedroom home if plans are approved.

Flintshire County Council

Former bank building could be turned into a home if plans are approved

Welsh planning inspectorate PEDW has overturned a decision by Flintshire County Council to reject plans to build a bungalow on a garden plot in Saltney.

Welsh planning inspectorate PEDW has overturned a decision by Flintshire County Council to reject plans to build a bungalow on a garden plot in Saltney.

Flintshire County Council

Saltney bungalow plan decision overturned by PEDW

Plans to merge Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools have been criticised by councillors after a public consultation overwhelmingly rejected the plan - but Flintshire' Cabinet will still consider moving to the next phase on Tuesday

Plans to merge Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools have been criticised by councillors after a public consultation overwhelmingly rejected the plan - but Flintshire' Cabinet will still consider moving to the next phase on Tuesday

Flintshire County Council

Concerns children will face "longer, less safe journeys" to new school in Saltney

Flintshire Council's education department will recommend councillors support proposals to close four Catholic schools in the county and replace them with a three-18 'super school', despite overwhelming opposition.

Flintshire Council's education department will recommend councillors support proposals to close four Catholic schools in the county and replace them with a three-18 'super school', despite overwhelming opposition.

Flintshire County Council

Anger as officers recommend catholic super-school goes ahead despite huge opposition

Plans to install six glamping pods on a field at Bryn-y-Gelli in Rhydymwyn have been approved by Flintshire County Council's Planning Committee.

Plans to install six glamping pods on a field at Bryn-y-Gelli in Rhydymwyn have been approved by Flintshire County Council's Planning Committee.

Flintshire County Council

‘Destination Flintshire’ the goal as glamping site approved

Entrepreneur Tony Pronjaj has submitted plans to Flintshire Council for a classic car display garage at this property on Upper Aston Hall Lane in Hawarden.

Entrepreneur Tony Pronjaj has submitted plans to Flintshire Council for a classic car display garage at this property on Upper Aston Hall Lane in Hawarden.

Flintshire County Council

Deeside chippy owner seeks permission for classic car garage

The footpath in Northop - along an old mining track next to Alltami Brook - which could be closed permanently due to the Hynet CO2 pipeline running through it.

The footpath in Northop - along an old mining track next to Alltami Brook - which could be closed permanently due to the Hynet CO2 pipeline running through it.

Flintshire County Council

Plans to temporarily reroute public footpaths for Hynet works

Plans to turn the 162-year-old Corner Pin pub in Saltney into a HMO have been denied by Flintshire planners. Pic: Google Street View

Plans to turn the 162-year-old Corner Pin pub in Saltney into a HMO have been denied by Flintshire planners. Pic: Google Street View

Flintshire County Council

Plans to turn historic Saltney pub into HMO rejected

Plans to build a 150-guest wedding venue in the gardens of historic Soughton Hall have been submitted to Flintshire County Council. Pic: Flintshire County Council

Plans to build a 150-guest wedding venue in the gardens of historic Soughton Hall have been submitted to Flintshire County Council. Pic: Flintshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Major expansion plans for historic Soughton Hall wedding venue

A gypsy traveller family has won an appeal after Flintshire County Council tried to issue an enforcement notice to clear agricultural land they settled on near Gladstone Way in Hawarden.

A gypsy traveller family has won an appeal after Flintshire County Council tried to issue an enforcement notice to clear agricultural land they settled on near Gladstone Way in Hawarden.

Flintshire County Council

Traveller site in Hawarden wins planning inspector appeal

Knauf Insulation have submitted a scoping opinion request to Flintshire Council for part of the Shotton Steelworks site (outlined red) where it intends to build a new manufacturing facility - potentially creating 143 jobs.

Knauf Insulation have submitted a scoping opinion request to Flintshire Council for part of the Shotton Steelworks site (outlined red) where it intends to build a new manufacturing facility - potentially creating 143 jobs.

Flintshire County Council

Proposed Deeside insulation factory could create 143 jobs