About The Council

The Council (52 members)

Wrexham County Borough Council has 52 Councillors representing 47 wards. They are democratically elected every four years and form the ultimate decision making body from which all other elements in the structure derive their authority.

Political Management of the Council

In advance of the Local Government Act 2000 the Council approved new political management structures comprising:

• The Council
• Executive Board
• Planning Committee
• Environmental Licensing Committee
• Scrutiny Committees
• Standards Committee

The Mayor elected annually Chairs the Council but also carries out a range of civic duties.

View the Political Make-up of Wrexham County Borough Council

Council Departments

The Council as a unitary authority provides the full range of local authority services which people rely on - from home care to refuse collection. The Council operates through 12 Departments - each with responsibility for delivering specific services in support of the strategic aims and corporate policies of the Council.

• Children and Young People Service (Learning & Achievement, Prevention & Inclusion, Safeguarding & Support)
• Economic Development
• Environment
• Finance and Performance Services
• Housing & Public Protection
• Human Resources
• Information Systems
• Legal And Democratic Services
• Leisure, Libraries & Culture
• Planning
• Social Services
• Transportation & Asset Management

View the Organisational Structure of Wrexham County Borough Council