Council News Archives

Live 8 Car Parking and Road Closure Notification

The Live 8 Concert screening on Queens Square on July 2nd will cause limited disruption to town centre car parking.

Real Nappy Week

Now in its ninth year, Real Nappy Week 2005 (June 20-26) is supported by over 80% of local authorities, with over 100 activities planned across 40 UK counties. And for the first time the Week has gone global.

Applications Invited for the Welsh Church Acts Fund

Last September Wrexham Council awarded grants totalling£8,155 from the Welsh Church Acts Fund. These grants were awarded to 21 organisations seeking assistance for the cost of equipment or specific projects such as renovation works.

Diversity Festival in Queen's Square

Refugee Week Wales takes place next week (20 - 26th June) In Wrexham, Queen's Square will host a mini festival event on Wednesday 22nd June between 1.00 and 4.00 complete with musical performances, an opportunity to sample international cuisine, various trading stalls and information stalls.

Plas Madoc Temporary Closure

Plas Madoc Leisure Centre will temporarily close under health and safety advice, whilst the work of re-sealing the sports hall floor occurs.

New Look for Former Brewery

Wrexham Town Centre is set to benefit from further £1.9 million investment as work on the former Brewery on Tuttle Street draws close to completion.

Wrexham to Screen Live 8 Concert

World famous acts including Robbie Williams, Madonna, Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Sir Elton John, Kean, Joss Stone and REM will appear on a giant screen in Queen’s Square on July 2nd after it was announced that Wrexham will screen the Live 8 concert.

Launch of Industrial Estate Shuttle Service

Workers travelling to Wrexham Industrial Estate will be able to take advantage of a new shuttle bus service from next Tuesday, 31st May.

New Mayor Looks Forward to Challenging Year Ahead

Wrexham's new Mayor is Cllr Mike Edwards and his wife, Kay, takes on the role of Mayoress for the next 12 months. In his speech to Annual Council the Mayor promises an exciting time for the County Borough. Two 200 anniversaries will be celebrated, the Battle of Trafalgar and the completion of Telford's Aqueduct at Pontcysyllte.

Affordable Housing in Wrexham

Wrexham Council has agreed a new Planning Guidance Note to help the county wide problem of a shortage of affordable housing.

Open Access Launch Weekend - 28th & 29th May 2005

Summer is here, so why not shake off those winter blues by exploring some Open Country? Surround yourself with nature and enjoy your new rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.

Wrexham Local Access Forum

The next public meeting of the Wrexham Local Access forum will be held at 1.30 pm on Friday 10th June 2005 at Ceiriog Centenary Hall, Llanarmon DC.

Wrexham Wins Web Award For A Fourth Time!

Wrexham County Borough Council is celebrating today after their website was awarded the 'Best Local Government Website in Wales' at the Society for Public Information Networks (SPIN)/SOCITM Conference in Loughborough. This is the fourth time in five years that the web team have gained the award following the annual survey of all local government websites across the UK by the Society of Information Technology Managers.

Children to give Message of Peace and Goodwill

This year's URDD Gobaith Cymru Message of Peace and Goodwill from the Children of Wales to the Children of the World was led by Wrexham's Secondary Schools at a special ceremony in the Guildhall on 18th May.

Foster Carers Needed

There is an urgent need for 30 new foster carers to be found in Wrexham, according to figures from Wrexham County Borough Council Social Services published today.

Free Caravan Weight Checks - Get the Balance Right

Wrexham Trading Standards Service are offering residents the opportunity to get their caravan weight checked for free out at the end of the month.

Civic Reception for LDV Vans Trophy Winners

The Mayor of Wrexham is to host a Civic Reception for Wrexham Football Club to celebrate their LDV Vans Trophy victory.

Marchwiel Footpath Project

Marchwiel Environment Group (MEG) is involved in a new project to improve the public rights of way network in their community.

Inspection Success for Ysgol Bodhyfryd

The Governing Body of Ysgol Bodhyfryd have welcomed the findings of the recent Inspection carried out at the school.

Your Views on Transport

Views are being sought as the Council prepares to set out the programme for transport in the County Borough.

Registration Services Offer New Ceremonies

Baby naming ceremonies and the renewal of marriage vows will be just two of the new services available from Wrexham’s Registration Service from Tuesday, 3rd May.