Council News Archives

School promises to deliver as minister officially opens Rhosnesni High School

A brand new secondary school that opened its doors to pupils last September is providing educational facilities fit for the 21st century its headteacher said today. As the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning visited Rhosnesni High School today, to officially open the (Thursday, April 28th) multi-million pound facility, Headteacher Bernard Knowles said the new school provided the ideal environment in which pupils could learn, develop and enjoy their education.

Postal Votes Security

Wrexham's electoral team are paying particular attention to postal vote applications in the run up to this year's General Election to ensure the votes are secure.

Putting Children and Young People First - making the vision a reality

"A place where children and young people are valued" - that is one of the key messages outlined under Wrexham Refreshed, a vision for the whole of the County Borough.

Wrexham Social Services Continues to Progress

Social Services in Wrexham is making continued progress in its bid to improve services for its residents, the Executive Board will be told next week.

Queensway Joins The 'Pure' Revolution!

The fitness suite at Queensway Stadium is NOW OPEN after an extensive refurbishment, to match the gyms at Waterworld, Chirk and Plas Madoc. The gym has had a total makeover and is equipped with the latest in exercise technology incorporating state of the art Excite range from Technogym.

Launch of "On a High Note"

A major new competition, sponsored by the Cooperative Group and the Community Safety Partnership was launched today at Darland School, Rossett. "On a High Note" an anti drugs music competition, is aimed at 11 - 16 year olds who attend either a school or a youth club in Wrexham.

Brum to be Raffled for the Mayor's Charity Concert

The Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor David Rogers, has been presented with "Brum" the popular pedal car to be raffled at his Charity Concert. Brum, a children's favourite after the television programme, has been donated by Linda Tomlinson of the toystall Childhood Days in the Butcher's Market and is worth over £200.

New Look for New School at Ysgol Clywedog

Pupils at Ysgol Clywedog began their Summer term in their new-look buildings today, bringing to a close a three year, multi-million pound project to re-organise secondary education in the town.

Congratulations to the Dragons from Wrexham Council

Wrexham Council send their congratulations to Wrexham Football Club as 2-0 winners of the 2005 LDV Vans Trophy at the Millennium Stadium. Wrexham Football Club players already have a lot to be proud of this season and winning the LDV Vans Final at the Millennium Stadium is something that everyone in Wrexham is proud of.

Voters urged to apply for their Postal Votes early

Voters are being encouraged to leave plenty of time to apply for their postal votes before the general election.

Executive Board to Discuss Proposals to Re-organise Primary School Provision in the Rhos/Ponciau Area

Members of the Executive Board will meet next week to discuss the proposed re-organisation of primary schools in the Rhos and Ponciau areas.

Mayor’s Charity Concert

In aid of the Mayor's Charity Fund: Proceeds to Shooting Star Unit - Wrexham Maelor Hospital & Children In Need.

Good Luck To The Dragons from Wrexham Council

Wrexham Council have sent their best wishes to Wrexham Football Club as they get set to play in the final of the LDV Vans Trophy at the Millennium Stadium.

RHS Spring Flower Show External Flower Display 22-24 June 2005

Wrexham County Borough Council will be displaying at the first RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff in the splendid setting of Bute Park.

Easy Way For Tenants to Pay

Council house tenants will soon be able to pay their rent with a special payment card being introduced next month.

Strike Action - Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Following developments late on Friday afternoon, the proposed strike set for 23 March 2005 has now been averted. Therefore, the rally and any other action is cancelled.

Debenhams Sign Up for Eagle’s Meadow

Debenhams has been named as the flagship department store that will be the centrepiece of the imaginative massive Eagle’s Meadows development in Wrexham and the news that they have entered into an Agreement for Lease for a store that will trade 60,000 sq ft has been welcomed by Wrexham Council.

Leadership Change at Wrexham County Borough Council

Following last night's Full Council Meeting at the Guildhall, Labour member Cllr Neil Rogers resigned as Leader of the Council. The new Leader is Liberal Democrat Cllr Aled Roberts, the member for Ponciau.

Council Sets Budget and Council Tax for 2005/06

Wrexham Council has agreed its Budget and Council Tax for 2005/06. The Budget agreed for the provision of services throughout the County Borough area is £169,759,705. The services include Education, Social Services, Housing, Transport and Engineering.

Capture the Day at Scientriffic

Organisers of the Wrexham Science Festival want to capture the atmosphere of ‘Scientriffic’ – an event they call the ‘best family fun day out in Wales’, and to do so, they have 50 disposable cameras ready for budding photographers. Scientriffic (March 19) will be held between 10am – 5pm on NEWI’s Plas Coch Campus in Wrexham.

Horrible Science Competition

Nick Arnold, author of the ‘Horrible Science’ books is taking part in this year’s Wrexham Science Festival and organisers of the Festival have four fantastic Living and Learning ‘Horrible Science’ kits to give away.

The Council

This week sees the beginning of a brand new series, following the work of Wrexham County Borough Council. The Council (Monday, March 7, BBC 2W) takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the challenges facing a council such as Wrexham's.