Council News Archives

WW2 Commemorative Exhibition

The sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War will be commemorated by a groundbreaking new exhibition, Their Past Your Future to be shown at Wrexham Arts Centre, 10 September – 22 October.

GCSE Results 2005

Nearly 1400 Year 11 pupils in Wrexham will be receiving their examination results today.

Voices Around the Aqueduct

As the summer holidays come to an end there is one event that people of all ages can take part in at Ty Mawr Country Park on Tuesday 30th August. "Voices Around the Aqueduct" will take people on a delightful walk around the Trevor Basin accompanied by storytellers Amy Douglas and Fiona Collins who will recount local memories and traditional folk stories as the walk goes on.

Sixth Form Students Shine

Students in Wrexham Schools have received excellent A level and AS level results. Although not all the results have been analysed yet, early indications suggests an overall pass rate of 96.8%.

Bridge Street/Brook Street Roadworks

Wrexham Council will be undertaking resurfacing works on Brook Street and Bridge Street in Wrexham from 26th August as part of the environmental improvement scheme.

Look What the Sun Brought Out!

Wrexham's Public Protection Department work hard every summer to try and limit the amount of pests that can at best be a nuisance and at worst could pose health risks.

Toast to Telford

One of the highlights of the celebrations marking the bicentenary of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct takes place this month when a horse drawn carriage parade will toast the achievements of Thomas Telford.

Accolade for Social Services

Wrexham Council's Social Services staff are all smiles today after winning one of the first ever Accolades Awarded by the Care Council for Wales for improving their recruitment and retention in order to secure continuity of care.

Green Flag Award for Belle Vue and Ty Mawr

Flags were flying in Wrexham's Council's Environment Department today as the Civic Trust awarded Wrexham not one but two Green Flags!

Time is Running Out for County's Licencees

Wrexham Council's Licencing Department is issuing an urgent appeal to licencees throughout the county borough to apply for new alcohol licences if they don't want to be out of action in time for Christmas and New Year.

Official Opening Alyn Waters Environmental Education Centre

The Alyn Waters Environmental Education Centre was officially opened today by the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Mike Edwards. The showcase building was designed using the most modern and sustainable techniques available to have a minimal affect on the environment.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct aims to join ranks of World Listed Monuments

The next steps toward Pontcysyllte Aqueduct being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status have been taken with the appointment of consultants to evaluate the structure’s historical significance.

Rally Good Fun at Bersham Ironworks!

Visit the annual Veteran & Vintage Machinery Rally at Bersham Ironworks on Sunday 7th August from 12 noon – 4pm.

Charter Mark for Cemetery and Crematorium Service

Staff of Wrexham's Cemeteries and Crematorium Service had smiles on their faces when they learnt they had been awarded a coveted Charter Mark from the Home Office.

Scrutiny Recommends Review of Primary Provision in Wrexham

At its last meeting members of Wrexham Council's Children and Young People's Scrutiny Committee discussed the provision of Primary Education in Wrexham.

AVOW Launches New Website

AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) will be holding an official launch party for their new website on Wednesday 20 July at Ty Avow. They would like anyone involved with a voluntary organisation to come along and join them at this event. The formal launch will be between 11.30 and 12 noon, and food and fun will follow between 12 and 2pm. There will also be a chance to surf the website and find out at first hand how easy it is to use.

Mold Cape to be seen in North East Wales

Culture Minister Alun Pugh has announced that the Mold Cape, one of the treasures of the British Museum, will be seen in north-east Wales for the first time since its discovery, for a special exhibition at Wrexham County Borough Museum.

2 Minute Silence in Queen's Square

The national 2 minute silence in memory of the victims of the London bombings on Thursday 14th July at 12 noon will be observed on Queen's Square, Wrexham, by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr George James and Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Vicky Barlow.

Time is Right for Vital Link Road

Members of Wrexham Council’s Executive Board have approved the preferred routes that will breath new life into one of Europe’s biggest industrial estates.

Schools come together for 4th Tapestry of Life and Faith Festival

Schools from all over Wrexham County Borough will be coming together next week to celebrate the 4th biennial Tapestry of Life and Faith Festival which runs from 11th to 16th July.

Safer Business Award

Wrexham has become the first town in Wales to receive the Safer Business Award for town centre shopping.

Summer Madness is Nearly Here!

Dreading the long summer holidays with "bored" kids? Don't despair, Wrexham County Borough Council has once again put together a useful guide to children's activities during the summer.