Council News Achives

Changing Times, Changing Places

New exhibition at Wrexham County Borough Museum to mark the 150th birthday of the Borough of Wrexham.

Gardeners Get Busy in Town Centre

As Wrexham in Bloom starts to blossom the town centre is beginning to take on a new look in readiness for the important judging in July.

Free Books for Every Child

Every baby and toddler in Wrexham is entitled to FREE packs of books. Each pack comes in a robust and attractive bag and contains two lovely books – including a dual language book in English and Welsh – and tips on sharing books with your child.

Llay Fitness - Back at the heart of the village!

Llay Miners Welfare has recently employed a Physical Activity and Sport Development Officer allowing the sport and physical activity available in the village to be tailored to the needs of the whole community.

Under 15 Girls’ Celtic Nations Tournament

Republic of Ireland clinch the Bob Docherty Cup! The Welsh Football Trust were hosts to the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in the under 15 Girls’ Celtic Nations Tournament held between 11 and 13 April 2007 in Wrexham.

Council to Target Underage Drinking Sales

Underage drinkers are being targeted in Wrexham to tackle the problem of anti social behaviour associated with alcohol.

Smokers Warned Not to Fall Foul of Littering Laws

Smokers in Wrexham are being asked to resist the temptation to smoke outside and drop their cigarette ends in the street following the introduction of the no smoking legislation which came into force on 2nd April.

Wrexham’s ‘Excellent’ Website, gets even Better Connected

Wrexham’s website wrexham.gov.uk has achieved the rating of ‘Excellent’ and was praised in the The Society of Information Technology Management (SOCITM) annual review of all Local Authority websites, Better Connected 2007.

First Affordable Homes Available in Wrexham

A Wrexham lady was all smiles today when she officially took possession of her first home that was bought thanks to Wrexham Council's affordable housing policy.

Operation Gingerbread Extended to Cover Term Time

Schools in the Wrexham area are to become the subject of increased security measures following funding to extend the successful Operation Gingerbread initiative.

Childcare Information Available Online

From the 2nd April, parents and carers looking for childcare will be able to access information online. The Children’s Information Bureau has a database of all childcare services in Wrexham County Borough, such as childminders, day nurseries, playgroups, toddler groups, out of school clubs and playschemes.

Holidays in Term Time

Every day at school counts. Children who have the best rates of attendance achieve the best results and taking a holiday in term time can affect their academic achievements. Parents in Wrexham are being asked not to take their children out of school for holidays and Wrexham Council hope that by working in partnership with Global Travel in Wrexham, they will now have an incentive to wait until end of term.

Innovation Award for Road Safety Partnership

The aptly named "Impact" Road Show is the result of the close partnership working between Wrexham County Borough Council 's Road Safety Section and White Watch of Wrexham's Fire and Rescue Service. The Impact Road Show graphically demonstrates the types of injuries than can be sustained during a collision, even at low speed and gives the Officers who present the show the opportunity to give advice on all aspects of in-car safety.

Family Fitness

Looking for something to do with the kids? Want to get fit but don’t have the time?

Bin Collection Bank Holiday Details

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

Holiday Activities at your Museums

There's loads to do at your local museums during the school holidays. Galleries, activities and special events for children. Phone 01978 317 970 to guarantee your child's place.

Change of Hours at Rhiwabon

Please note that from Monday 31st April until 31st August there will be a change in the opening hours at Rhiwabon Leisure and Activity Centre.

Chester - Wrexham - Shrewsbury Rail Study

March 23rd 2007 sees the official release of a report into potential improvements for the rail line between Chester, Wrexham and Shrewsbury. The study, sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government, TAITH, Cheshire County Council, Oswestry Borough Council, Shropshire County Council and Arriva Trains Wales, was produced by Scott Wilson Railways.

Junior Road Safety Officers

Wrexham primary schools' Junior Road Safety Officers were invited to a special event at the Memorial Hall last week to celebrate a very successful year. The Mayor, Councillor George James, presented each Junior Road Safety Officer with a certificate recognising their membership of the JRSO scheme. The Road Safety Team's mascot, border collie Meg Meddwl also came along to support the young people.

National Share The Care Week 19th-26th March 2007

Give a little time make a big difference... Caring for a child with a disability or health condition can be a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week job, often with no breaks. No time for yourself and little time to devote to other children. The people of Wrexham are being asked to think about whether they could give a ‘little time and make a big difference’ to the lives of disabled children and their families.

Do you need funding for Sport & Physical Activity?

COMMUNITY CHEST is a Sports Council for Wales National Lottery grant funded scheme that is designed to encourage more people to become physically active more often. The maximum grant awarded is £1,000, however if you are a club then you are eligible to use £1,000 for club development and also apply for a further £1,000 for physical activity/health initiatives within your club.

Road Safety Theatre

Year 7 students at Ysgol Rhiwabon were last week visited by the Walking Forward Theatre Company who delivered a fast paced production called 'The Price' that captivated the audience with a mixture of anarchic comedy and moving drama.

Wrexham Enters Wales In Bloom

Wrexham is set to be transformed this summer as communities and businesses come together to enter Wrexham into the Wales in Bloom competition for the very first time.

Successful Rhosnesni High School Estyn Inspection

Respect, honesty and success – Rhosnesni High School's motto has been echoed in an excellent Estyn inspection report.

Businesses Urged Not to Fall Foul of the Law on 2nd April

As the 2nd April deadline looms for Wales' complete ban on smoking in enclosed and substantially enclosed places Wrexham's smoke free co-ordinator Kimberley Ozano has some advice for premises that are already smoke free and may have been for many years.

Children's University - Making the Connection Conference

Wrexham Children's University will host the first Children's University Regional Conference on Wednesday at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. The Conference has been organised in partnership with Welsh Authorities: Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Powys, to raise awareness of the scheme.

Win FREE tickets NOW!

BBC National Orchestra of Wales will revisit Wrexham’s William Aston Hall on March 24th at 7.30pm to perform a selection of exciting music from the world’s greatest composers. Wrexham County Borough Council are giving you the chance to win one of 15 pairs of tickets to this fantastic concert!

Charity & Door to Door Clothing Collections

Residents in Wrexham are being advised by Trading Standards to check with the Charity Commission before donating clothing to what they believe to be a registered Charity.

Somerfield Site of new Neighbourhood Recycling Centre for Johnstown

Households in the Johnstown area can now take advantage of a brand new Neighbourhood Recycling Centre to help them recycle even more of their household waste. Based in the car park of the Somerfield store, there are facilities to collect paper, glass, cans, plastic bottles and cardboard.