Council News Archives

Bryn Tabor Officially Opened

The official opening of Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth, took place today and marked the end of the reorganisation of primary education provision in the area. Wrexham Councillor and Lead Member for Children and Young People, Arwel Jones, performed the opening ceremony and was pleased at how well staff and pupils had settled into their new home.

Survey of Council Housing Stock

As part of their ongoing management of the Council housing stock, Wrexham Council’s Housing and Public Protection Department is to carry out a survey on the condition of its housing stock to identify the future repairs and maintenance programmes required to bring the housing stock up to a reasonable standard.

Wrexham Passes 30% Mark for Recycling

Wrexham Councillors are celebrating another record breaking year with news that recycling rates in Wrexham have increased tenfold in 5 years to 30%.

Wrexham Continues to Clamp Down on Environmental Crime

Wrexham Council's high tech war on fly tipping has paid off with a successful prosecution following a surveillance operation using mini CCTV cameras at a known dumping hotspot.

Improvements to Wrexham Waterworld

The Welsh Assembly is making a £30,000 investment in the changing facilities at Wrexham County Borough Council’s Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centre.

Environmental Action Day at Plas Madoc

The fight to clean up Wrexham's neighbourhoods continues today (6th June) when an Environmental Action Day takes place in Plas Madoc.

Opportunity to discuss education issues in Wrexham

Parents and teachers from the Wrexham area are being offered an insight into how inspection can help to improve standards of education and training. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, is holding a meeting at the Best Western Rossett Hall Hotel, Wrexham, on the evening of Tuesday 12 June.

Momentous Milestones for Genesis Project

The Genesis Cymru Wales (Wrexham) project, funded by ESF European funding, which supports parents to access training and employment has achieved two momentous milestones this month.

Communities to Benefit from Police Community Support Officers

Wrexham's communities are set to benefit from cleaner streets from today following the signing of a new protocol between North Wales Police and Wrexham Council.

Artist Returns to Ponciau Banks

Stone carver Anthony Lysycia has returned to Ponciau Banks Park for the final stage of the Park’s Artist in Residency Project which will see the creation of large stone carvings to celebrate Rhosllanerchrugog and Ponciau’s rich heritage.

Avian Flu

Following confirmation of the recent outbreak of Avian Flu in Conwy, Wrexham Council would like to inform residents that it is in close contact with colleagues in Conwy and has been keeping a careful watch on developments.

Historical anniversary activities for children at your local museums.

The British established their first colony in North America in 1607. Children can celebrate the Native Americans who survived in our Totem Poles and Tomahawks activity session at Bersham Heritage Centre.

Heritage Lottery Fund Awards £504,000 to Regenerate Ponciau Banks

Ponciau Banks Park, the only large public space in Ponciau and Rhosllannerchrugog, has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the restoration of the park to its former splendour of the 1950’s period. This is the decade when the park was considered at its most complete and vibrant.

"I DecIDe my Identity" Opening of New Exhibition at Wrexham County Borough Museum

A new exhibition has opened at Wrexham County Borough Museum. Entitled ‘I DecIDe my IDentity’, the exhibition consists of work in which local young people explore the theme of Identity and what it means to them.

Wrexham's Fostering Team Joins UK Wide Campaign

There is an urgent need for 20 new foster carers to be found in the Wrexham area, according to figures from Wrexham Children and Young People Service’s Fostering Team.

Shopmobility Continues to Expand

The successful Wrexham town centre Shopmobility scheme broke its own record for usage over the last year with the number of bookings exceeding 6000 for the first time.

PFI Waste Contract Signed

A new waste contract aimed at further reducing reliance on landfill while boosting recycling rates has been signed by Wrexham County Borough Council and Waste Recycling Group.

Folks Fest 11th – 13th May 2007 - Llwyn Isaf & Queens Square, Wrexham

The Folks Fest brings a taste of the German lifestyle to Llwyn Isaf and Queens Square, Wrexham over the weekend 11th – 13th May. Visitors will be able to shop at a continental and local produce, arts and crafts market before being entertained in the main beer festival tent with a stage and seating for 600 people.

Relay for Life - Be Part of the Fun!!

Relay for Life is an overnight, annual event that takes place in communities across the world and this year it is in Wrexham for the first time and is the only event of its kind taking place in North Wales. The event will kick off at 2pm on 7th July at Queensway Leisure and Activity Centre.

Wales Tickets Now On Sale (Win Free Shirts)!

Make sure you get your ticket to see Wales’ full international match against New Zealand on 26th May as the Racecourse is expecting a bumper crowd.