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Garages
There are over 2,000 garages in the Borough owned by the Housing Services.  These are available for rent to council tenants and non-council tenants.

Tel: 01978 315300
Email: housing@wrexham.gov.uk


Garden Extensions in the Countryside
Local Planning Guidance Note 14. Planning permission is required to extend the garden of a dwelling on to land which is used for another purpose. Within built up areas, proposals to extend gardens will usually involve land which has previously been developed and is derelict or vacant.

Tel: 01978 292016
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk



Gardening Scheme, Assisted
For information on eligibility and how to apply for help. Includes an application form to download.

Tel: 01978 315300
Email: housing@wrexham.gov.uk


Garden Waste
This can be removed by arrangement with the Environment Department for a fee.

Tel: 01978 292040
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk


Genealogy
A computerised record of all interments from 1876 to the present day is maintained in the Wrexham Cemetery office, and, during normal working hours, cemetery staff will try to assist visitors seeking to locate graves.

For deeper research purposes, access to original cemetery records and registers can be gained by appointment with the Superintendent.

An online marriages index search facility is available on this website, which allows you to search through the marriage index of the Wrexham County Borough for the years 1837 to 1997.

An online births index search facility is available on this website, which allows you to search through the birth index of the Wrexham County Borough and several other North and Mid Wales regions for the years 1837 to 1950.

The online deaths index search facility is available on this website, which allows you to search through the death index of the Wrexham County Borough and several other North and Mid Wales regions for the years 1837 to 1950.

A copy of the computerised burial records covering the period 1876 to 1989 can be accessed via Wrexham County Borough Museum, which also operates a family history research unit to assist those trying to locate sources of information on births and deaths.

Please also see:

Tel: 01978 317973
Email: localstudies@wrexham.gov.uk or archives@wrexham.gov.uk


Graffiti
If you have an issue with Graffiti, use our Online Graffiti Reporting Form.

Tel: 01978 292040
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk


Grants for Higher Education

Students who wish to apply for assistance and advice with grants, loans and fees in Higher Education.

Tel: 01978 297406
Email: studentsupport@wrexham.gov.uk


Grants for Building Refurbishment
Advice on grants available towards the cost of building refurbishments in Wrexham County Borough.

Tel: 01978 315300
Email: housing@wrexham.gov.uk


Grants for Home Improvements
Information on how to apply for a home improvement grant. See also: Building Grants.

Tel: 01978 315300
Email: housing@wrexham.gov.uk


Grants, Funding & Assistance in Wrexham
For all types of grants, funding and support available to you (Business, Community & Social Enterprise).

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


Grass Cutting
Grass cutting is determined by cutting height :

  • Ornamental Grass - Max. height 30mm
  • Amenity Grass - Max. height 100mm
  • Rough Grass - Max. height 250mm

Standard of cuts on verges are determined by road category i.e. trunk road or other highway.

Council owned hedges will be cut twice a year

For any problems relating to the above services please contact us.

Tel: 01978 298989 
Email: contact-us@wrexham.gov.uk


Gritting - Roads / Grit Bins / Snow
The Council is responsible for salting and gritting roads during periods of severe winter weather.

Tel: 01978 298989
Email: highwaymaintenance@wrexham.gov.uk


Grounds Maintenance
Information on the services provided for Grounds Maintenance.

Tel: 01978 292043
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk


Guidance Notes, Local Planning
Our Local Planning Guidance Notes are available on this website, covering a range of topics such as House Extensions, Housing in the Countryside, Barn Conversions and Trees and Development.

Tel: 01978 292016
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

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