The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses.
GRIEVING families have hit out at Flintshire Council over flooding at a local cemetery. Due to ‘drainage issues’ and heavy rainfall, graves at Kelsterton Cemetery in Connah’s Quay have been left under water, with loved ones having to wear wellies when visiting. Graham Kelsall, whose mum and dad are buried there, said this was a ‘disgrace’ and a ‘scandal’ that this has been allowed to happen. He told the Leader: “I contacted Cllr Bernie Attridge who spoke to Cllr Andy Dunbobbin and a meeting was arranged with Flintshire Council’s bereavement manager who confirmed the drainage system has to be a certain distance below the surface.