Council News Archives

Schoolgirl Mums Deliver Excellent Results

Cyfle is delighted to announce that all of our pupils who we entered for GCSEs achieved at least 5 passes each. One of our pupils (Allanah Wright of Queen's Park) achieved 8 full GCSEs three of which were at C grade.

Wrexham Celebrates as Exam Passes Increase

EDUCATIONAL standards in Wrexham are on the up, GCSE figures out today have shown. Today’s figures indicate that these are Wrexham’s best ever – a testament to the hard work and determination of pupils and teachers.

Final in Sight for Mini World Cup Tournament

A tournament that has brought together over 200 of the county's young people since July comes to an end on August 26th when the final of the Mini World Cup Tournament takes place at the Racecourse Ground on Mold Road.

Three Green Flag Awards for Wrexham in 2006

The Environment Dept. Parks, Country parks and Public Rights of Way have received three green flag awards this year. The awards were for Belle Vue Park, Ty mawr and Alyn Waters Country park.

Excellent Results for 6th Form Students

Students in Wrexham schools have today received excellent A level and AS level results

Promotion for Half Price Bus Travel for 16 - 18 Year Olds

Young people between 16 and 18 are being invited to Wrexham Bus Station on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 August between 10 and 2 pm to find out more about the innovative scheme which allows them to travel for half fare on local buses.

Operation Gingerbread Launched in Wrexham

As the school holidays begin a new initiative is launched in Wrexham to combat anti social behaviour and criminal damage to school buildings during the summer holidays. "Operation Gingerbread" will involve Police Community Support Officers in vehicles patrolling school premises during the evening time. A security service has also been employed to provide dedicated patrols to schools in the area to provide further security.

Stop Talking and Get Walking!

Ever feel like you’ve got no time to exercise? Why not take advantage of the improving weather to take a brisk walk at lunchtime? If you don’t want to go it alone, come to one of our group walks that will be running in the Town Centre from different locations each lunchtime at 12:30pm throughout the week starting 31st July.

Summer Shape Up

Try this great 6-week summer offer from Wrexham County Borough Council. Entry to the fitness suites, fitness classes, sauna and swimming pools at all Wrexham County Borough Sports and Recreation facilities for just £20 for a full 30 days!

5 A Side World Cup Kicks Off in Wrexham

If you thought it was all over you're in for a surprise as football fever grips Wrexham again with the start of a 5 a side World Cup tournament which kicked off at Rhosnesni Sports Centre, Rhosnesni Lane, Wrexham.

Wrexham Social Worker is Officially "Outstanding"

A Social Worker from Wrexham has been awarded a national Social Work Award for "Making History and Being an Outstanding Social Worker".

Disability - It's Time to make a Difference

A disability event “Disability – it’s time to make a difference” has been arranged for Saturday 22 July in Queens Square in Wrexham Town Centre.

Official Opening of Penygelli School, Coedpoeth

The Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor George James, officially opened the new English medium school in Coedpoeth today.

Pest Control Charges Set to Rise

Wrexham Council are advising residents that it will be increasing its charges for pest control and dog warden service with effect from July 1st. The increase follows a review of the service and the need to provide efficiency improvements throughout 2006.