Latest Council News

Act now to secure your say in 2011

Voters across Wrexham have started to receive their annual voter registration forms that could be the difference between having your say and losing your voice on the issues that affect you.

Twinning anniversary celebrated at Oriel Wrecsam

A special exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of Wrexham’s twinning relationship with Markischer Kreis is to be held at Oriel Wrecsam.

Green Flags Fly in Wrexham

Wrexham County Borough now boasts 5 Green Flag status areas after Ponciau Banks Parks was awarded a green flag for the first time following its refurbishment last year.

Census Asks Family Historians To Share Their Stories

Today sees the launch of a new family history page of the 2011 Census website www.census.gov.uk/2011familyhistory along with a Facebook page where amateur genealogists can share their helpful tips for searching census records and discuss their findings.

New project improves young people's literacy

A groundbreaking project which encourages young people to improve their attitude towards reading has been hailed as a success.

Football coaching course with a twist comes to Wrexham

Wrexham will be hosting a football coaching course with a difference on Sunday September 5th.

Time for Celebration as Wrexham Pupils Achieve Best Ever Results!

Wrexham pupils are celebrating success! Today’s GCSE and vocational examination results are the best ever achieved in the county borough, as educational standards improve in Wrexham for the sixth successive year.

Temporary Closure of the A525 Marchwiel

A temporary closure of the A525 Marchwiel will come into force on Monday 23rd August 2010 between the hours of 7.00pm and 0600am to facilitate essential road repairs. During this period a signed diversionary route will be displayed with access to Marchwiel village being available at all times.

Northern Marches Cymru Grants Available

Grant still available to boost services in rural areas.

Contractor Appointed for Rhosymedre School

Watkin Jones have been awarded the contract to build a new £5 million, 210 place primary school in Rhosymedre and demolition works begin this month.

Chirk Crowned Best Village 2010

Chirk has been crowned Wrexham's Best Kept Village for the second year running with Llangollen Rural coming a very close second.

New affordable homes for Caia Park

New bungalows for local people are taking shape in the Coed Aben and Glan Gors areas of Caia Park, and representatives from the partnership providing the homes visited the site to see how work is progressing.

BT Fault currently affecting Wrexham County Borough telephones

We are aware of a BT telephone fault which is affecting a number of telephone lines in the County Borough. As a result you may have difficulties contacting us.

Plans Received for Llay School

Plans for major improvements to Llay Park Primary School have been submitted to Wrexham Council.

2010 A-Level Results

Once again, students in Wrexham schools have achieved excellent A Level results.

Street Rugby starts with a bang

Over 300 youngsters from throughout Wrexham have taken part in Street Rugby sessions since its launch last month.

Glassy Museum takes shape

The work to refurbish Wrexham County Borough Museum has taken a major step forward with the erection by contractors ISG of the new glass extension at the front of the building. The structure will house a new coffee shop and the museum’s reception and shop when the museum re-opens to the public early in the New Year.

Tourism Continues to Boost Wrexham’s Economy

Latest research shows tourism was worth over a staggering £79 million to the Wrexham economy last year.

Still time to jump on the 'Space Hop' at your local library

There is still plenty on offer to keep the kids entertained at you local library during the summer holidays.

School Improvement Web Pages

Wrexham Council have added a new section to their website. The pages under Schools Improvement show how work is progressing on building and refurbishment works taking place around the county borough.

Europe Direct coming to a library near you!

Europe Direct Wrexham has organised a series of ‘roadshows’ across local library branches throughout August.

Guided Walk through Berwyn Ranges and Ceiriog Forest

On Wednesday the 2nd of September a member of Wrexham Council’s Public Rights of Way section will be leading a walk from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog onto the Berwyn ranges and through the Ceiriog Forest. The walk also takes you pass Dolwen farm, an ancient farmhouse that according to tradition is associated with Owain Glyndwr.

Blue Green Algae detected at Acton Park Lake

Following tests by the Environment Agency on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council a bloom of Blue Green Algae has been detected at Acton Park lake. Blue Green Algae can be toxic to humans and animals, if swallowed or if it comes into contact with the skin, therefore no one should enter the lake or allow their pets to come into contact with the water. Blue Green Algae is naturally occurring usually during periods of calm warm weather.

New volunteer website now online!

Wrexham County Borough Council is pleased to announce a new volunteers section to the Public Rights of Way website.

Clywedog Sports Centre hosts Mini-Football World Cup

Spain may have triumphed in South Africa, but the Wrexham and District Under 8's were involved in their very own World Cup event.

Market showcase for small businesses

Wrexham town centre businesses will be showcasing their goods and services at a special event on Queens Square.

Beat boredom with free Bowls sessions at Ponciau Banks

Ponciau Banks Park Bowls Club are offering youngsters the opportunity to beat the summer holiday boredom with a series of free crown green bowls sessions for children and young people.

Help on hand for young people and their families

A programme which aims strengthen young people’s relationship with their parents is inviting local families to take part.

Home Boarding Licence Introduced

The UK has recently experienced an increase in the number of small businesses geared around the service of ‘home boarding’ pets. Home boarding is generally considered to be the provision of overnight accommodation, and food, for an animal in a private dwelling which is not its own home in exchange for payment.

Pioneering health project gets underway in Wrexham

An ambitious and far-reaching project to improve the prevention and treatment of a wide range of painful and life-threatening illnesses gets underway in Wrexham this week.