Frequently Asked Questions

About Wrexham Council and Your Councillor

• How do I contact Wrexham County Borough Council?
• Who is my Councillor?
• Who is my MP/AM?
• Who are the Neighbouring Authorities?
• How does the Council work?

How do I contact Wrexham County Borough Council ?

Contacting the Council is easy. You can:

• Call in or write to one of our offices

• Telephone the relevant department

• Email one of the email addresses on this site.

If you are uncertain which department you need to speak to ring our main switchboard number 01978 292000 and our operators will be pleased to put you through to the correct department, alternatively you can send an email to webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk who will forward your enquiry to the relevant department.

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Who is my Councillor?

If you are unsure who your local councillor is you can either check the list of wards, check the list of councillor names or try the ward map.

If you are still unsure try contacting webmaster@wrexham.gov.uk giving your full postal address and the information will be forwarded to you. You can also ring our electoral office 01978 292020 where staff will be pleased to help you.

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Who is my MP/AM?

Wrexham County Borough is represented by two MP's and two AM's.

If you live in the community of: - Abenbury; Acton; Caia Park; Gresford; Gwersyllt; Holt; Isycoed; Llay; Offa; Rhosddu and Rossett your constituency is Wrexham and your representative is:

• Lesley Griffiths - Assembly Member for Wrexham

• Ian Lucas - Member of Parliament for Wrexham

If you live in the community of: - Bangor Isycoed; Broughton; Bronington; Brymbo; Cefn; Ceiriog Ucha; Chirk; Coedpoeth; Erbistock; Glyntraian; Esclusham; Hanmer; Llangollen Rural; Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog; Maelor South; Marchwiel; Minera; Overton; Pen-y-Cae; Rhosllanerchrugog; Ruabon; Sesswick and Willington-Worthenbury your constituency is Clwyd South and your representatives are:

• Karen Sinclair - Assembly Member for Clwyd South

• Martyn Jones - Member of Parliament for Clwyd South

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Who are the Neighbouring Authorities?

Neighbouring Authorities

Flintshire
Denbighshire
Shropshire
Powys
Cheshire

Link to page with contact details for Neighbouring Authorities

Welsh Local Authorities
Bridgend
Cardiff
Caerphilly
Ceredigion
Carmarthenshire
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Gwynedd
Monmouthshire
Merthyr Tydfil
Newport
Neath & Port Talbot
Powys
Pembrokeshire
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Swansea
Torfaen
Ynys Mon

Link to page with contact details for Welsh Local Authorities

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How does the Council work?

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

• Social Services Committee

• Environmental Licensing Committee

• Standards Committee

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

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.

Link to further information about Wrexham County Borough Council departments and key responsibilities

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