A-Z Services Directory

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Dangerous Structures
Please contact Building Control.

Tel: 01978 292050
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Day Care Services
Family and friends provide most care for older people, and for people of all ages who have physical and sensory disabilities, a mental illness or learning disability. Recognising the important role of carers and that they too need help, advice and support is an important part of our community care philosophy.

Tel: 01978 292066
Email: socialservices@wrexham.gov.uk

Dead Animals
Dead animals will be removed from the Highway or other Wrexham Council land within 12 working hours of being reported.

Tel: 01978 298989
Email: Contact-Us@wrexham.gov.uk

Dealing with Crime
Information and signposting for help with dealing with or preventing a crime. Do you know of a site that you think would be suitable for our links page? Fill in our Suggest-a-Site form.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Dealing with Disability
Information and signposting for help with dealing with a disability. Do you know of a site that you think would be suitable for our links page? Fill in our Suggest-a-Site form.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Development Control
If you are considering new building work or change of use of a building or land see Planning Control for informal advice. See also: Building Control.

Tel: 01978 292017
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Development in my Area
A list of new planning applications is published every week and is available for inspection at our reception or on our website. You may also view the plans for the application at our reception - see Office Hours. See also: Planning Control.

Tel: 01978 292016
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Development Plans
Please see Wrexham's Unitary Development Plan (UDP) . See also: Planning Policy for information regarding statutory Development Plans and UDP timetable.

Tel: 01978 292013
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Digital TV Service (Wrexham)
Wrexham Digital TV is a free service available to Sky subscribers. The site has been set up to enable you to contact the Council from the comfort of your armchair.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Disabled Facility Grants
Specifically for works to provide facilities and to carry out adaptations to dwellings, or to the common parts of buildings containing flats, for the benefit of disabled people. See also: Building Grants.

Tel: 01978 292050
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Disabled People in Buildings, Access for
Local Planning Guidance Note 6. This one of a series of local planning guidance notes amplifying local planning proposals in a clear and concise format with the objective of improving design standards.

Tel: 01978 292016
Email: planning@wrexham.gov.uk

Disabled Parking - Blue Badge Parking Scheme
(previously the Orange Badge Scheme)
The Blue Badge Scheme (previously the Orange Badge Scheme) is a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers, and people who are registered blind. It allows you to park closer to your destination. Apply online for a Blue Badge.

Tel: 01978 292066
Email: socialservices@wrexham.gov.uk

Diversion Orders (Public Rights of Way Notices)
Find out what Diversion Orders are in effect for Public Rights of Way in Wrexham County Borough

Tel: 01978 292057
Email: rightsofway@wrexham.gov.uk

Diversity & Equality
Wrexham Council is committed to equality of opportunity for everyone. We are committed to making equality a reality in the provision of services, in our role as an employer and as a key community leader.

Tel: 01978 292808
Email: equality@wrexham.gov.uk

Documents - Key Council Documents
Key Council Documents published by Wrexham County Borough Council.

Tel: 01978 292000
Email: webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk

Dog Fouling
It is an offence punishable by a fine to allow your dog to foul in a public place. Report a dog fouling problem online.

Tel: 01978 292040
Email: environmental@wrexham.gov.uk

Dog Warden Service
Stray dogs may be impounded by a dog warden. Report an issue with a dog online.

Tel: 01978 298989
Email: contact-us@wrexham.gov.uk

Drainage and Sewerage
For information about sewers and drains, or to report a blocked sewer or drain, new drainage construction or land drainage.

Tel: 01978 292053
Email: highwaymaintenance@wrexham.gov.uk

WCBC are responsible for the drainage of the road network. If you have a problem that relates to a ROAD that is flooding you should therefore contact the Highways Maintenance Department on 01978 291770.

The body responsible for the main public Sewer Network is Welsh Water. If you have a problem that relates to Sewers you should therefore contact the Welsh Water contractor for this work who is:
PGS Atlantic Power on 0800 085 5935

Dustbins
Household waste is collected by the Council. Waste other than normal household waste can be removed by arrangement for which a charge will be made. You can dispose of your own refuse such as garden rubbish, brick rubble, carpets, etc., at any of the civic Amenity Sites.

Tel: 01978 292044
Email: refuse@wrexham.gov.uk