Council News Archives

Rugby Star Promotes Healthy Living

Wales star Kevin Morgan kicked off the latest stage of the Welsh Rugby Union's response to Health Challenge Wales by visiting Ysgol Morgan Llwyd recently to help youngsters tackle health issues

Crimelink contributes to reduction of Town Centre Crime

The Wrexham Crimelink Partnership heard at its Annual General Meeting this month how effective the initiative has been in contributing to the reduction of crime in the town centre over the last year.

Successful Partnership Working Brings Affordable Homes to Rhostyllen

Working in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council and Cllr Mark Pritchard, local member for Esclusham, the Pennaf Housing Group is delighted to announce that work has now started on site at the Britannia Depot in Rhostyllen with the demolition of the Council’s former Maintenance Depot.

Night Shelter Opens in Wrexham

A new temporary night shelter has opened in Wrexham which will give up to ten residents who faced the prospect of sleeping rough in the coming months the opportunity to have a comfortable night's sleep.

Check Bin Stickers! There's Bank Holidays on the Way

As the Christmas season approaches and thoughts turn to festive fun Wrexham Council is asking residents to spend a few minutes considering their waste - and how they're going to get rid of it all.

"Calling Time on Violent Crime" Christmas 2006 Launch

As the festive season approaches and plans are well in hand for Christmas nights out, Wrexham's Community Safety Partnership is busy making sure everyone has a good time and that the town centre continues to be a safe place.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers free home safety checks

Did you know that North Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers home safety checks completely free of charge? People should contact the freephone 0808 100 2863 number, leaving their contact name and details. Alternatively, people may e-mail: CFS@nwales-fireservice.org.uk.

Club Lays Out Vision for Racecourse's Future

A BLUE-PRINT for the future use of Wrexham FC's Racecourse Ground was unveiled at the Club today. The seven-year plan stretching to 2012 outlines the club's potential as a high quality, multi-use venue where football will continue to form a crucial element in its re-invention.

Park and Ride Returns for Christmas Shoppers

From this Saturday, 2 December until 23 December, Wrexham County Borough Council will again be operating a Saturday only Park & Ride service from the Housing Department car park on Ruthin Road.

Get Ready for Pure Loyalty

1st December 2006 sees the launch of Wrexham County Borough Council’s Leisure department’s Pure Leisure Card! Savings in the leisure and activity centres as well as with local retailers, loyalty points and priority bookings can all be yours with this new card scheme and all for just £5 (concessions available).

Wales’ First Shared Faith School Welcomes Jane Davidson, Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning and Skills

St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High School, Wales' first shared faith school welcomed Jane Davidson, Minister for Lifelong Learning, today to officially open the school following extensive refurbishment totalling over £8 million.

North Wales’ Six Councils Collaborate to Help Home Movers

Launch of electronic property searches helps councils and businesses get ready for the introduction of Home Improvement Packs prior to its introduction next year.

Eating Out? Check Out Standards Online

Wrexham Council's Food Safety Team have launched a new initiative that gives people the opportunity to see at a glance the food safety standards achieved by their chosen eating place.

Keeping Wrexham's Children Safe

Arrangements to protect vulnerable children and young people from abuse are to be overseen by a new statutory body being launched in Wrexham later this month.

Children see Food go from Farm to Fork

Pupils from Brynteg CP School are getting a taste for home-grown produce after they followed their food's journey from local farms to their dinner plates. The initiative is being run in conjunction with Wrexham County Borough Council, the Broughton Partnership Board and Broughton Strategy Team and the Organic Centre Wales to try and encourage youngsters to understand where their food comes from.

Launch of Vehicle Arson Reduction Unit

A partnership between the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Police, the Arson Reduction Team and the Community Safety Partnership has resulted in an innovative new initiative which challenges car owners to improve the security of their vehicles.

Bangor needs your vote

Tonight (Wednesday 15th November) at 6.00pm on "ITV Wales Tonight" Bangor-on-Dee is competing for Lottery Money. So please spare a few minutes this evening to watch Wales Today and vote for the "Bangor-on-Dee Riverside Project". Then hopefully next summer we can all be walking and enjoying picnics by the river in this beautiful area.

Work Starts on Rhos Schools' Reorganisation

Inspiring plans were revealed today as works got underway on the former Pant Brickworks site in Rhos which will house the new Welsh Medium Primary School, Ysgol Hooson. The school will accommodate up to 240 primary and nursery pupils and is expected to open its doors to pupils in September 2007.

The New Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A) and Tennis Courts

The Gwyn Evans Sports & Activity Centre is a small dual-use facility built on the secondary school grounds of Ysgol Bryn Alyn, located in the heart of Gwersyllt. The Centre is predominately used by Ysgol Bryn Alyn secondary school and also local junior schools during the day, opening up to local community use during the evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Welsh Medium School Re-opens after Refurbishment

Wrexham Council's commitment to improving educational standards took another step forward today when Ysgol Bryn Tabor re-opened its doors to pupils for the first time in six months after extensive refurbishment.

National Adoption Week

Wrexham County Borough Council is calling on people to take the first step towards adopting a child. Permanent families are particularly needed for older children and sibling groups of two and three children.

Spectacular Start to Christmas Countdown

This year’s Christmas town centre activities kick off in spectacular style on Thursday 16th November with an action packed switch-on event in Queens Square.

Buying Your Home -Important Advice from Trading Standards

Wrexham Council's Trading Standards Department are advising council housing tenants to take care when considering buying their home under the "Right to Buy" scheme which allows tenants to buy the house they live in.

Welsh Church Acts Fund Recipients

Wrexham County Borough Council has approved 25 grants to a total of £7,200, on behalf of the Welsh Church Acts Fund in September 2006.

Fireworks - Don't Play with Fire!

Trading Standards Officers in Wrexham are warning the public they could turn Bonfire Night into a tragedy or damp squib if they do not buy fireworks from established businesses.

Top Marks for Shelley, Wrexham's Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006

This year's Modern Apprentice of the Year with Wrexham Council has been named as Shelley Smith, 18, at a recent World of Learning event at the Memorial Hall in Wrexham town centre.