Council News Archives

Wrexham Revellers to Benefit from Rapid Response

The festive season is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for the emergency medical services, but some of the pressure is set to be alleviated this year with the introduction of a temporary mobile medical vehicle in Wrexham town centre.

Landfill Reductions - Wrexham 5th Highest in Wales!

Recent figures released by the Welsh Assembly show that Wrexham has sent 26% less than its allowance under the Landfill Allowance Scheme to landfill sites this year making it the fifth best county in Wales.

Calling Time on Violent Crime

Celebrating a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year without the fear of attack or assault is the main aim of Wrexham and Flintshire's Community Safety Partnership, as part of their "Calling Time on Violent Crime" initiative.

Shopmobility Celebrates 10th Birthday

The successful Wrexham town centre Shopmobility scheme celebrated its 10th Birthday this week with a Christmas get-together for members at Trinity Church, which was also attended by Deputy Mayor Councillor George James.

Re-Creations Exhibition Hailed as Biggest Event Ever at Wrexham County Borough Museum

Time is running out if you want to see the Mold Cape before it returns to London. Staff at Wrexham County Borough Museum are also saying a big thank you to all the people who have visited the hugely successful Re-creations: Visualizing our Past Exhibition.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

The countdown to Christmas continues and the big day will feel a great deal closer this Thursday night (8th December) as Father Christmas arrives in Wrexham town centre to take up his traditional place in the Grotto on Queens Square.

Wrexham Energy Saving Centre Is Officially Opened For Business (Warm Wales)

Residents living in the County Borough can now take advantage of a brand new energy centre based in Wrexham town centre that will offer advice to residents on how to keep their homes warm.

Those feet were made for walking - Urban Walks

Why not take advantage of the nice weather to take a brisk walk at lunchtime? Wrexham County Borough Council and Walkabout Wrexham managed by Groundwork Wrexham & Flintshire have launched Urbanwalks - a scheme to help people achieve the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days per week.

Prickly Customer in Town This Weekend

Wrexham's pubbers and clubbers are in for a surprise this weekend when the sinister "Spike" hedgehog returns to raise awareness of the dangers associated with drink tampering.

Launch of Community Safety Unit

Working together to reduce crime and the fear of crime has always been top of the agenda for the Wrexham Community Safety Partnership. And now ‘working together’ means just that, as the new Community Safety Unit in Hightown, is officially opened by the Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor Mike Edwards.

A Big Thank You!

Wrexham County Borough Council would like to thank everyone who turned out for the Children In Need concert on Friday evening. The night was a fabulous opportunity once again for the rest of the UK to see just how generous and supportive the people of Wrexham can be.

Wrexham Council Borough Council Prepares for the Cold Snap

As the weather forecasters predict an imminent heavy snowfall and a long hard winter Wrexham County Borough Council is preparing itself for what maybe ahead. The Council's objective is to ensure vital road networks are gritted as a matter of priority before the formation of ice.

It's Five In A Row For The Legal Team!

The Legal Services team have succeeded for the fifth consecutive year in retaining their Lexcel quality assurance accreditation. The prestigious quality mark is awarded to legal practices that have met stringent quality criteria and practice management standards set out by the Law Society.

Scrutiny to take a Look at Key Stage Results for 7 – 14 year olds

At its next meeting (16.11.05) members of Wrexham's Children and Young People's Scrutiny Committee will receive information on the National Curriculum Assessments of the County Borough's 7, 11 and 14 year olds that took place earlier in the year.

Northern Marches Cymru - Social Enterprise Roadshow

A new service to organisations in rural Wrexham is being launched by Northern Marches Cymru as part of its rural regeneration programmes. Northern Marches Cymru’s support for social enterprise is being launched in a series of road-show events throughout the County, organised jointly with AVOW.

Two more acts top the bill in Wrexham

BBC Wales has announced that the final line-up of the BBC Children in Need concert in Wrexham, will now include dynamic live acts, Madness and Goldie Lookin Chain. They join the impressive line-up which includes Texas, Sugababes, Jo O'Meara, Fame Academy winner Alex Parks, local Rhyl boy Andy Scott-Lee, Steve Balsamo's hotly-tipped new band, The Storys and local Wrexham boys Fade2 for Party For Pudsey, on Friday, November 18.

Texas in Wrexham!

News has just come in that Texas are to join the impressive line-up for this yea'rs Party For Pudsey, BBC Children in Need's concert in Wrexham on Friday, November 18.

Early Warning of Car Park and Road Closures

The Children in Need Concert on Llwyn Isaf on 18th November will cause some disruption to town centre car parking as the BBC prepare for the evening of live entertainment from Llwyn Isaf.

Two Minute Silence - Armistice Day - Friday, 11 November, 2005 - 11.00 a.m

The Mayor, Councillor Mike Edwards, will lead the County Borough in the traditional two minute silence at Queen's Square on Friday, 11 November at 11.00 a.m.

Babes join Pudsey bear for Wrexham concert!

Chart-topping band Sugababes are just one of the host of first-class names topping the bill at this year's Party For Pudsey, BBC Children in Need's concert in Wrexham on Friday, November 18, BBC Wales announced today.

Need to get more business?

If you need to make new contacts and market your business joining a successful business networking club could be just the ticket. Businessline's business club - 'Network', is hosting a networking event on Monday 14th November 2005 which is open to all.