Council News Archives

County Borough Transport - "Keeping the Traffic Flowing"

Visitors and shoppers to Wrexham town centre can now use the new Park and Ride service being offered by Wrexham Council's Transport Department as an alternative to parking in the town centre.

Let's Get Moving

Wrexham Council's Health Promotion Team has produced a new booklet "Let's Get Moving" designed specifically to help frail older people to become more active at a level suitable for their needs.

Myths to be Busted by New Leaflet

Wrexham Community Strategy Partnership have produced a leaflet aimed at exploding a few myths about economic migrants which has been delivered to homes throughout the county borough.

Arts Festival Programme Now Available

There isn’t long to wait before this year’s Wrexham Arts Festival gets under way! The 2006 Festival is packed with over 70 events running from 19th May–5th June, in various locations throughout the County Borough.

Introduction to Self Employment

Are you thinking of being self employed but not sure where to start? Wrexham Council's Economic Development Department may have just the advice for you.

Tudor Fayre to Celebrate St Giles' Anniversary

St Giles’ Church is to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the completion of its famous tower by holding a Tudor Fayre in the grounds and along Church Street on Saturday June 10th.

Sassy Nappy Fashions on Show in 10th Anniversary of Real Nappy Week

Wrexham County Borough Council joins more than 430 local authorities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Real Nappy Week from 24-30 April.

School Admissions 2006

Wrexham Council's Education Department are looking for parents who have not yet registered their child for a place in September 2006.

Nightsafe Relaunched

Licensees, Magistrates, Council officials and representatives from the security industry and the voluntary sector were at the Guildhall recently for a conference to re-launch the Nightsafe Initiative.

Children's University Ceremony

The highest accolade possible within the Children's/Youth University - the Advanced Diploma - was awarded for the first time in Wales today (13.04.06) to 18 year old Julian Knox, a pupil from Woodlands School, Wrexham.

Dog Chipping Event at Alyn Waters

On Monday 24th April 2006 at Alyn Waters there will be a free dog micro chipping event. All dogs over the age of 12 weeks can be micro chipped providing they are with a handler aged 18 and over

Vote for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The Western Mail newspaper is running a competition to find the contender that deserves to be crowned the "Wonder of Wales".

Success for Tenancy Enforcement

Wrexham Council's Tenancy Enforcement Team have successfully gained a possession order and eviction of a female tenant who appeared to be running a brothel from her council home.

Three Chief Officers head up new Children & Young People’s Service

Three chief officers have been appointed to Wrexham County Borough Council’s newly revamped Children and Young People’s Service.

Get Cracking on Reducing, Reusing and Recycling in Wrexham this Easter

Wrexham County Borough Council is supporting Waste Awareness Wales’ (WAW) latest campaign to urge the people of Wrexham to think of egg-citing gifts to give their loved-ones this Easter, in an attempt to cut down on the amount of excess waste generated over the weekend from all those empty Easter egg boxes.

Ruabon High Street Development Strategy - Public Consultation 2006

Consultants, commissioned by Wrexham County Borough Council, have been working in Ruabon to establish a development strategy for the village. The improvement strategy is about improving the village for residents and businesses and your views are important and will influence the final recommendations.

Prosecution of Unlicensed Private Hire Driver

Wrexham Magistrates have imposed fines and costs on a Wrexham man for the offence of driving a Private Hire Vehicle without a licence. Mr Alan Robert Tillyer of 7 Ffordd Almer, Borras, Wrexham was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £280.

State of the art technology provides security for neighbourhood wardens in Wrexham

New state of the art mobile phones, called the Cybertrak system, will be given to all the County Borough's Neighbourhood Wardens to help with their safety as they patrol their patch.

New Children's Play Area Opens at Ponciau Banks

Children are invited to a Teddy Bears' picnic at Ponciau Banks on Saturday 8th April when a new play area is officially opened by the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Mike Edwards.

Check Your Bin Sticker - Bank Holiday Reminder

As the Easter Bank Holidays approach residents are being reminded to check their bin stickers as there will be changes to their normal bin collection days.

Crane Street One Way System Introduced in Cefn

Following a meeting called to respond to concerns of local residents and traders it has been agreed that the one-way system on Crane Street will be reinstated from Monday 3rd April for a trial period of four weeks.

Wrexham Council propose new approach to disability

An event at the Memorial Hall on April 4th will discuss a “Draft Social Services Commissioning Strategy for People with Physical & Sensory Issues and Long-Term Neurological Conditions, including the Cultural Deaf Community.”

Schools’ work on developing Equality of Opportunities for all

At the March meeting of Wrexham SACRE (Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education), members were please to receive a report from the RE Adviser, Vicky Barlow, highlighting the good work taking place in Wrexham schools to promote equality of opportunity.

Heritage Forum to be Established

An initial meeting to discuss the establishment of a Heritage Forum for Wrexham County Borough will be held in Wrexham County Borough Museum, Regent Street, Wrexham, on 26th April 2006, commencing at 7.00pm

Toshack in Wrexham to Unveil Plaque

John Toshack, the former Cardiff, Liverpool and Swansea star, will be in Wrexham on 2nd April to unveil a special plaque at the Race course ground to commemorate what's believed to be first surviving film of an international match.

Alyn Waters Dog Fouling Campaign

Alyn Waters Country Park is running a campaign during April to encourage dog owners to be responsible and to clean up after their dogs. There will be information on Responsible Dog Ownership, Poopa Scooping and the Law, and Dog Fouling and the Risk to Health; available from reception in the visitors centre.

Additional Waste Collection for Recycle with Michael

Residents on the Recycle with Michael scheme whose household waste bin was not collected due to the industrial action which took place yesterday (28th March), can have their bin collected on Saturday 1st April.

Wrexham Fairtrade Coalition Schools’ Competition 2006

Wrexham Schools are invited to submit entries for a competition to: Design a logo for Wrexham Fairtrade Coalition. Closing date for entries is Monday April 3rd 2006.

Local Homes for Local People

Wrexham Council's housing department recently handed over keys to 4 newly refurbished family houses in Rhostyllen after deciding to fully renovate the properties for local people.

Clampdown on Illegal Parking

The ongoing problem of illegal car parking in Wrexham will be tackled from the 3rd April when a Police Community Support Officer, funded by Wrexham Council takes to the streets.

Revised Date for Eagle's Meadow Closure

Wrexham Council will officially hand over the Eagle’s Meadow site to developer Wilson Bowden at the end of April. Work will start soon after and the car park, due for closure on the 3rd April, will now be closed to the public from Monday 24th April.

Industrial Action - Tuesday 28 March 2006

There will be unavoidable disruption to services in Wrexham County Borough due to nationwide strike action by local government workers on Tuesday, 28 March, 2006. The action is being taken in response to the proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Fair Returns to Historic Roots

Wrexham's traditional fun fair will return to its roots on 30th March when it opens on the beast market area of the town centre.

Easter Madness Is Here!

Are you looking to amuse the children over the Easter holidays? Don't despair; the fourth edition of Easter Madness is now available, detailing children's activities during the Easter break.

Free - Caravan Weight Check - Get the Balance Right

Following the success of last years event Wrexham County Borough Council Trading Standards Service is again organising a FREE advisory caravan weight check.

Council consults local people on Race Equality Scheme

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking the views of local people on what they feel the race equality and race relations issues are for Wrexham as part of a consultation exercise to inform their revised Race Equality Scheme.

Victorian Values: An exhibition about life in Wrexham in Victorian times

Wind the clock back over a hundred years to the era of our Victorian ancestors in the latest exhibition at Bersham Heritage Centre.

Sporting Jewell Comes to Wrexham

Wrexham's Coaches are in for a rare treat in April when Wigan Athletic Manager, Paul Jewell will be at NEWI on the 23rd to talk about how he prepared his team for a match against Chelsea.

Green is the New Black in Wrexham - Be Fashion and Environmentally Conscious

Do you often find yourself marvelling at the number of pairs of shoes you own, but no longer wear? Or wondering how you managed to accumulate so many seldom-used handbags?

Return of French Market to Queen's Square

The French Market makes a welcome return to Wrexham when it comes to Queen's Square on 31st March and 1st April.

Local Education Authority Prosecutions

Wrexham County Borough Council recently prosecuted two mothers for failing to ensure that their children attended school regularly, sending a powerful message to other parents.

B5425 Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, Footway and Carriageway Resurfacing

Commencing Monday 20 March 2006, Wrexham County Borough Council will be undertaking footway and carriageway resurfacing work along the B5425 Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, between its junction with Price's Lane and its junction with Grosvenor Road.

Walk this Way

People working on Wrexham's Industrial Estate, in the Maelor Hospital area and the town centre and Grosvenor Road are set to benefit from three new Urbanwalks leaflets.

Further fines for nightclub flyposters

Wrexham County Borough Council’s intention to combat the impact of flyposters in and around the district has resulted in a further successful prosecution.

Eagle's Meadow Car Park Closure

Eagles Meadow car park will close on Monday 3rd April 2006 to enable the start of the redevelopment of the area.

"Look at the Options" - Event for Rhos School

Residents affected or concerned by the building of a new school in Rhos together with parents of pupils of Ysgol I. D. Hooson, are being invited to a public consultation event next Wednesday (15.03.06) at Capel Mawr, Brook Street, Rhos, between 2.00 pm and 7.30 pm.

Temporary Closure of St George's Crescent Car Park

St George's Crescent car park will be closed to the public from Sunday 26th March until Sunday 9th April 2006 to allow for the set up and operation of the Easter Pleasure Fair.

Half price bus travel for young people launched in Wrexham

From April 1 2006, young people in North East Wales will be able to travel on buses in the area for half the normal fare.

Canterbury Tales at Stiwt Theatre, Rhos on Wednesday 8th March 2006

Mappa Mundi stage a hilarious and dramatic comical adaptation of medieval literature’s great unfinished epic, Canterbury Tales at Stiwt Theatre, Rhos on Wednesday 8th March. This promises to be a light hearted and slightly naughty evening!

Wrexham Supports Fairtrade Fortnight

The Wrexham Fairtrade Coalition will be supporting the national initiative of Fairtrade Fortnight with a number of events across the County Borough between the 6th and 19th of March 2006.

BBC Now - Romance in Spring from BBC National Orchestra of Wales

A romantic evening awaits concert-goers at Wrexham’s William Aston Hall in March. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales make their Spring visit to Wrexham on Saturday 18th March with a programme which features Rachmaninov’s First Symphony, music that has stood the test of time with its power, boldness and originality!