Council News Archives

Wrexham Succeeds in Securing £5.2m for Projects in Rural Area

The Minister for Rural Affairs, Elin Jones AM, has announced that Wrexham has been successful in its bid for £5.2m worth of funding to deliver 28 projects in the rural areas of the County Borough.

Refugee/Asylum Seekers display at Wrexham Library

Wrexham Library is featuring a display to mark Refugee Week this week. Wrexham photographer Chris Ryder dispells several myths about refugees and asylum seekers and panels such as Facts and Fibs describe the processes and restrictions that asulym seekers face.

New exhibition opening at Wrexham County Borough Museum

‘Mentioned in Dispatches: From the Crimea to the Second World War’ Wrexham’s soldiers, sailors and aircrew were in the thick of the battle whenever this country was at war throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Underage Sales of Alcohol Falling in Wrexham

Sales of alcohol to underage persons has almost halved in Wrexham following a successful initiative to reduce the number of sales being made.

Assisted Gardening Scheme

Wrexham Council's housing tenants may now be eligible to have their gardens maintained following a review of the Assisted Gardening Scheme which has been agreed by the Council.

National Carers Week in Wrexham

This week is National Carers Week and did you know that in Wrexham there are over 14,000 people who describe themselves as being carers?

Developing day care services - a chance to get your point across

Wrexham County Borough Council continues to look at how to improve its day care services to benefit more people. Although a challenge, new ways of working need to be identified to ensure that as many people as possible can receive this type of service.

Junior World Championship - The Lasting Legacy

Over 400 primary school children from Wrexham are involved in a celebration of Rugby in the lead up to the biggest global rugby tournament of the year.

Tickets still available to watch rugby stars of tomorrow

Tickets are still available for the opening match of the under 20s international rugby tournament next Friday, June 6th.

Customer Information Screens for Rail Passengers

Wrexham County Borough Council is proud to announce the installation of new customer information screens at both Ruabon and Chirk Railway Stations.

Food for Thought at Rhosnesni High School

Rhosnesni High School in partnership with Wrexham School meals Catering Service will be piloting an initiative to help pupils' concentration levels during the schools final years exam period.

New Face at Wrexham Council

Marie LeBacq has taken up the position of Chief Safeguarding and Support Officer with Wrexham Council.

Bite size chunks of learning on the menu in West Wrexham

ADULTS in the West Wrexham area are being encouraged to take the first steps in a vital journey into learning as part of Adult Learners’ Week (May 17-24).

Olympic Champion Visits Wrexham

Olympic gold medal winner and Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sebastian Coe, will be visiting Wrexham on 13th of May to meet the Wrexham Taskforce for the London 2012 Games and introduce the forthcoming London 2012 Education Programme.

Celebrating Europe Day in North East Wales

European issues will be on the agenda for two Wrexham schools taking part in events to mark Europe Day (Friday, May 9)- exactly 51 years since the creation of the European Union.

North Wales Football Legend Kicks off Museum and Galleries Month

Welsh football legend Ian Rush MBE kicked off Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) in style this week with a personal appearance at Wrexham County Borough Museum.

Compost Awareness Week - The Great Compost Giveaway Returns

Wrexham Council will be marking National Compost Awareness Week 2008 (4th-10th May) this year with a number of events. Residents are invited to come and mark the week by attending the 5th Home Composting Promotional event including Compost Giveaway.

World Class Rugby Comes to Wrexham

The inaugural under 20s international rugby tournament of the year is taking place in Wales and tickets are now on sale. Don't miss your chance to view the stars of tomorrow!

International Football Returns to Wrexham - Football prizes on offer!

May 15th sees under 21 international football return to the Racecourse with a head to head with England. Win a pair of tickets!