Council News Archives

Applications Invited for the Welsh Church Acts Fund

Last September the Council awarded grants totalling £8,541 from The Welsh Church Acts Fund. These grants were awarded to 22 organisations seeking assistance for the cost of equipment or specific projects such as renovation works.

Wrexham Football Club

Wrexham Council's Executive Board has today confirmed that it will offer a short term loan funding support to the consortium led by Mr Neville Dickens and Mr Geoff Moss, to underpin their bid to acquire the Club and the stadium and to move it out of Administration.

Chief Executive gives pledge to One Wrexham

Wrexham County Borough Council's Chief Executive, Isobel Garner, today became the first person to sign up to One Wrexham – an official charter of belonging designed to promote peace and harmony in our communities.

Cyfle School girl mums' unit receives full marks in Inspection Report

Cyfle Wrexham (the LEA funded educational unit for pregnant and parenting school-girls) was recently inspected under ESTYN’s new framework. We are delighted to announce that the team of inspectors found Cyfle to be well run, providing an excellent service to its pupils and extremely good value for money. Cyfle gained top grades in all aspects of the service that were inspected.

Anti-"Binge Drinking" Campaign

With the World Cup only days away Wrexham County Borough Council's Public Protection Service is warning revellers to enjoy the football but not to drink too much beer!

New Resource for Teachers of KS 3 and 4

A new resource centre for teachers has opened in Wrexham with the specific aim of providing basic skills materials for teachers to help raise educational standards for GCSE students.

Park Watch comes to Wrexham

Park Watch a new scheme aimed at tackling crime and anti social behaviour in Wrexham's Parks is being introduced in Bellevue Park and Alyn Waters Country Park.

Step Back In Time at St Giles’ Tudor Fayre

As the weather improves what better way of whiling away a Saturday afternoon than seeing medieval life in action and having the chance to buy some unusual items at this Saturday’s (June 10th) Tudor Fayre.

It may have been a wet spring but don't believe that your home is damp!

The public are being advised to be wary if they are contacted by Damp Proofing Contractors offering to carry out free surveys.

Student Finance staff prepare for busy summer ahead

As the summer term gets underway and the thoughts of many turn to exams and then holidays, Wrexham Council's Student Finance department is gearing up for a hectic few months.

INFO for Young People "Open Day" June 6th

INFO for Young People, an Information and Advice Centre for Young People in Wrexham is celebrating its eighth year in the town centre on June 6th with an open day.

Trolley Headache for Wrexham Council

Abandoned supermarket trolleys are proving a problem for Wrexham County Borough Council as it strives to keep our streets and waterways clear.

River Quest - A Biodiversity Awareness Event

An exciting and interesting event is taking place at Alyn Waters Country Park on 10th June when everyone is invited to visit "River Quest" organised by Wrexham's Biodiversity Group

Don't See Red During the World Cup

A new campaign to “show violent crime the red card” during this month’s World Cup was launched today (Thursday, June 1).

French Market Makes a Welcome Return to Wrexham

Wrexham will once again be visited by the French Market when it returns to Queen's Square on Friday 9th June and Saturday 10th June.

Ysgol Maes y Llan - "A Good School with Outstanding Features"

Maes y Llan school in Ruabon has been judged a "good school with outstanding features" according to Estyn inspectors who visited the school recently.

Chance to Get Close to Reptiles and Birds of Prey

Alyn Waters Country Park plays host to a special celebration on Sunday 4th June when birds of prey and reptiles from the North Wales Reptile and Raptor Sanctuary (NWRR) visit the Park.

Wrexham's Web Wonders Have Done it Again

Wrexham County Borough Council is once again raising a glass to its web team as their site is named as the best Local Authority website in Wales for an incredible 5th time.

Bronington Church in Wales School - "Good with Outstanding Features"

Bronington Church in Wales has come through two school inspections with flying colours!

Lottery Grants for Wrexham’s Community Organisations

Community organisations in Wrexham will be over £6750 better off thanks to the latest round of National Lottery grants from the Sports Council in Wales’ Community Chest Scheme.

"Band Wars - The Magnificent 7"

Following the success of ‘Band Wars 6’ in April when 250 young people enjoyed watching local young band Endeavour battle it out against three other bands to win the heat, ‘Band Wars – The Magnificent 7’ returns to Central Station on Thursday, June 1st.

Fun Day to Celebrate Aspects of Life in Wrexham

An action packed fun day is being organised to reflect the broad range of activities and organisations that help make up the fabric of the Wrexham community as part of the One Wrexham Charter of Belonging initiative.

"Man's Best Friend" or "Nuisance Neighbour"

The problem caused in our neighbourhoods by barking dogs is being highlighted by Wrexham Council on Monday as part of Noise Action Week 2006 (22 - 26 May).

New Weapon Launched to Tackle Fly Tipping

Wrexham Council today unveiled its latest weapon in its fight against illegal fly tipping. Hi Tech Mobile CCTV units will be used throughout the county borough as officers target known fly tipping hotspots.

New Online Resource for Wrexham Libraries

Wrexham Libraries is joining other libraries throughout Wales to celebrate the launch of a comprehensive new information website, www.library.wales.org

Saved for Posterity - Bob Gray’s Collection of Curiosities

Never has so much been shown in so little space – that could be one way of describing the latest exhibition at Wrexham Museum! The new display features the collection of Mr Bob Gray, well-known local businessman, friend of Wrexham Museum and lifelong collector of local memorabilia.

Arts @ Response Exhibition

An exhibition of art created by young people normally excluded from mainstream provision due to their homelessness or substance use issues, goes on public display from 26th May at the Victoria Young People's Centre in Wrexham.

Llwyneinion Acid Tar Pit

Wrexham County Borough Council would like to clarify some mis-information that is circulating about the Llwyneinion acid tar lagoon site.

Hafod y Wern and Gwenfro - Infant and Junior Schools

Executive Board members have given the go-ahead to begin publishing Statutory Proposals regarding merger proposals at Hafod y Wern and Gwenfro Schools.

Wrexham Walking Week 14 - 21 May 2006 - Fun and Fitness on your Doorstep

As the sun begins to shine organisers of the local Walking the Way to Health scheme are encouraging people to take part in Wrexham Walking Week.

Eagles Meadow Site Handed to Developers

The Eagles Meadow site was formally handed over to developers Wilson Bowden Developments at the beginning of this month.

Prisoner of War commemorates Gresford Colliery Disaster with his own Coal Sculpture

The Mayor of Wrexham was recently presented with a coal sculpture to commemorate the Gresford Colliery disaster, which cost 266 men their lives.

Cracking Down on Anti Social Behaviour

Wrexham Council is continuing its fight against anti social behaviour as it takes advantage of new powers that have become available under the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003.

Fire Engine is Star Prize for Mayor's Raffle

The Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Mike Edwards, is holding a raffle to boost his charity fund and recently picked up his star raffle prize from Childhood Days Toy Shop on Charles Street in Wrexham.

Adult Learners Week 2006

Once again Wrexham will play host to a series of events as part of the UK’s largest festival of learning. Adult Learners’ Week 2006 (ALW) takes place between the 20th and 26th May 2006

Compost Awareness Week - The Great Compost Giveaway Returns

Wrexham CB Council wishes to congratulate all those residents that use a home compost bin and put garden waste into their green bins as part of the Recycle with Michael scheme.

School is praised by Inspectors for Outstanding Features

Alexandra School…. ‘A happy and orderly community where learning thrives’. Inspectors Report April 2006

Big Lottery donation helps Wrexham’s Young People

A Hospital Youth Work Project is to receive a massive grant of £977,333 thanks to the Big Lottery Fund.

Coedpoeth School Opens On time and On Budget

A brand new school opened its doors to pupils today following a multi million pound investment by the Local Authority and the Welsh Assembly through the schools buildings improvement grant.