A-Z Services Directory

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Bank Holiday Refuse Collection Dates
Please remember to check your bin sticker, your Recycle with Michael calendar or view the Bank Holiday Refuse Collection Dates.

Tel: 01978 292044
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk

Barn Conversions
Local Planning Guidance Note 3. This is one of a series of local planning guidance notes amplifying local plan proposals in a clear and concise format. It provides a guide to supplementary information required in connection with applications for barn conversions and outlines relevant design issues.

Tel: 01978 292013
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Benefits
An A-Z list of Benefits. Information provided by the Welfare Rights Unit.

Tel: 01978 298254
Email: socialservices@wrexham.gov.uk

Bereavement
Information on dealing with Bereavement.

Tel: 01978 292044
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk

Bersham Enterprise Park
Providing comprehensive support for new business and existing companies.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk

Best Value
Information on Best Value at Wrexham County Borough Council.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Bins
Household waste is collected by the Council. Waste other than normal household waste can be removed by arrangement for which a charge will be made. You can dispose of your own refuse such as garden rubbish, brick rubble, carpets, etc., at any of the civic Amenity Sites. Request a Bulky Collection online.

Tel: 01978 292044
Email: refuse@wrexham.gov.uk

Birth
Information on dealing with pregnancy and birth issues.

Contact your Doctor, Midwife or local Family Planning Clinic for more information.

Biodiversity
For information about conserving and enhancing our biodiversity.

Tel: 01978 292019
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Biodiversity Action Plan
Wrexham's Biodiversity Action Plan was produced by the Wrexham Biodiversity Group and launched in March 2002.

Tel: 01978 292019
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Blue Badge Parking Scheme (previously the Orange Badge Scheme)
The Blue Badge Scheme (previously the Orange Badge Scheme) is a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers, and people who are registered blind. It allows you to park closer to your destination. Apply online for a Blue Badge

Tel: 01978 292066
Email: socialservices@wrexham.gov.uk

Boundary Disputes
The Planning Department do not deal with this as the only accurate definition of a property's boundary will be shown on its deeds. The Land Registry in Swansea can often help.

Tel: 01792 355000
Website: www.landreg.gov.uk (links to external website)

Bridges and Retaining Walls
To report a fault with any bridge or retaining wall.

Tel: 01978 297175
Out of office hours tel: 01978 291770

Broadband
Broadband is fastest way to access the Internet at speeds up to 10 times faster than existing 56k dial-up modems. With Broadband you have an Internet connection over your existing telephone line which is always on and which doesn't prevent use of the line for normal calls or faxes. Find out more about Broadband in Wrexham.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Building Control and Regulations
To build, alter, extend, change the use of or amend the fire safety performance of any building you may need to obtain approval or advice before work commences. This generally applies to private sector buildings such as homes, offices or shops. See also Planning Control.

Tel: 01978 292050
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Building Regulations, Applying for
Information about applying for building regulations.

Tel: 01978 292050
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Burials
The Council has two cemeteries, Wrexham and Gresford.

Tel: 01978 840068
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk

Bus Service
Information on Bus Timetables and transportation contacts.

Tel: Travel Enquiries 01978 266166 | Other public transport 01978 292056 | Shelters and stops 01978 298989
Email: businfo@wrexham.gov.uk

Bus Shelters
For any problems regarding bus shelters such as graffiti, broken glass etc. please contact us.

Tel: 01978 298989
Email: Contact-Us@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Development and Enterprise
A comprehensive range of advisory services, including training courses for new businesses, property, grants and loans.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Directory
Online Business Directory - search for a Business within the Wrexham Borough by either a Keyword, a Business Type, by a Company Name or a full list of businesses.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Information at Business Line & Network
A library information service for businesses.

Tel: 01978 292092
Email: businessline@wrexham.gov.uk

Business - Financial Assistance, Grants & Technical Advice
Here in Wrexham there are over 60 programmes of grants and financial assistance which may be available to assist eligible businesses. Eligibility will be determined by a variety of factors including where the business is located, how long the business has been established and what type of business it is.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Rates
For information and advice on business rates. Pay your business rates online.

Tel: 01978 292030
Email: businessrates@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Support & Advice
The Investment and Business Development Manager and his experienced team of officers can offer in depth advice on all aspects of starting, running or expanding a business.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk

Business Training
For information about the wide range of Courses and Workshops provided by Wrexham County Borough Council Enterprise Team.

Tel: 01978 366366
Email: business@wrexham.gov.uk