Council News Archives

320,000 pounds for ICT in Primary School

Wrexham Council have announced the completion of a major leasing scheme, costing approximately 320,000 pounds, to boost Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in primary schools.

Rhos Library 'facelift'

Rhos Library will be re-opening on Monday March 3rd after a major refurbishment thanks to a £99,900 grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Welsh Water Bring Essential Improvements to Johnstown

Residents in Johnstown are set to benefit from essential improvements when Welsh Water begins work on the first of two schemes on Wednesday 5th March.

Parking Attendants Ready for Work in Wrexham

Wrexham Council will be responsible for managing parking enforcement throughout the County Borough from Saturday 1st March and the six parking attendants employed to issue fixed penalty notices made their debut today.

Completing the Jigsaw at Eagles Meadow

The final piece of steelwork is erected to form Eagles Meadow shopping and leisure destination. Members of Wilson Bowden Developments together with their development partners from Wrexham County Borough Council will met on the site of Eagles Meadow to celebrate the final piece of the jigsaw fitting in to place.

Do You Care about our Children and Young People? Then have your say

People of all ages living in the County Borough are being encouraged to give their views and influence a three-year plan to improve services for children and young people.

Llay Community Centre Refurbishment Nears Completion

A range of works to improve facilities at Llay Community Centre is nearly complete. The works have seen the installation of new double glazed windows and doors, a new disabled access ramp into the building and the relocation and enhancement of the disabled toilet facilities.

New Logo for Wrexham ITeC

The Mayor, Cllr Joan Lowe, recently unveiled the new Wrexham IteC logo at a ceremony which also marked the beginning of Wrexham ITeC’s 25th anniversary year.

Social Services Questionnaire

As part of the programme of continuous improvement Wrexham Adult Social Care Department sent out in November 2007, some 750 questionnaires to people receiving services from the Department. Service users were randomly chosen, the questionnaires were closely based on a format used by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) and were sent out bilingually.

Partnership Crackdown on Under Aged Drinkers

Wrexham Community Safety Partnership has launched their Under aged Drinking Campaign. The Partnership is taking a zero tolerance approach to under aged drinking in the County Borough.

MLA Accreditation for Wrexham Museum

Welsh Assembly Government Heritage Minister, Rhodri Glyn Thomas, visited Wrexham County Borough Museum to present staff with the official MLA (Museum, Libraries and Archives Council) Accreditation Certificate and to formally open a thought provoking exhibition “Everywhere in Chains: Wales & Slavery”, which will be in Wrexham until the beginning of April.

Wrexham County Borough Council Rail Information on the World Wide Web

Wrexham County Borough Council is pleased to launch a revamped Rail Section of its award-winning website.

Cross Lanes Youngsters Football Success

A local councillor has scored a hit with young people in her area by arranging football sessions for them at Queensway Stadium.

International Football Returns to Wrexham

February 6th sees international football return to the Racecourse with a head to head with Norway.

World Holocaust Day

Wrexham Library will be marking World Holocaust Day, January 27th, with a special exhibition of photographs taken recently at Dachau Concentration Camp.

Rhostyllen CP Gains First Work Life Balance Accreditation

A Wrexham village school has been accredited with the Investors in People Work Life Balance Model. Rhostyllen CP school welcomed Janice Kerr, the Investors in People Assessor, to the school to make the award which recognises that the school has achieved a scheme which gives staff a manageable balance between work, life and family.

Do you care about your health? Then have your say

People living in the County Borough are being asked for their views on a three-year plan to improve the health, social care and well-being of Wrexham residents.

Wrexham Launches Search for Champion Sausage

Wrexham is to have its very own sausage following the launch of a competition to come up with a Champion banger for the area.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site Nomination Safely Delivered to UNESCO

The extensive World Heritage site nomination documents for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal have been delivered to UNESCO in Paris before the UNESCO deadline.

Wrexham LEA praised in latest Estyn Inspection

The future of education in Wrexham County Borough is looking bright following a full inspection of the Local Education Authority (LEA) - the first such inspection to be conducted in Wrexham.

"Stop, Pause, Think" Campaign Success

As the festive season gives way to thoughts of family holidays Wrexham Council is asking parents to Stop Pause and Think before they book a holiday that means their children will miss out on school time.

Wrexham Libraries Launch National Promotion to Attract New Members

For the first time, the library members across Wrexham are being given an extra incentive to spread the word to their friends and family in an innovative promotion throughout January.

Insurance Claim Fraud Line Success

Wrexham County Borough Council was one of the first local authorities in Wales to ‘sign up’ to the Fraud Line scheme in 2004. The scheme has proven to be a successful deterrent forming an important part of Wrexham’s anti fraud measures.

Playground Supervisors Feature in Peter Kay's Latest Hit

Four playground supervisors from St Mary's Roman Catholic School in Wrexham have taken a starring role in the latest Peter Kay DVD.

Local Faith Leaders sign up to One Wrexham Charter of Belonging

The One Wrexham Charter of Belonging has received further strong support on at a recent event at St Giles church.