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Author: Beth Rogers

Clean Air Day 2020
With today being Clean Air Day Wrexham Council has compared the Nitrogen Dioxide levels at the air quality station at Victoria Road in Wrexham recorded during the lockdown when there were less vehicles on the road, with those recorded during the same period last year.
The data shows that for the national lock down, the levels of Nitrogen Dioxide were lower in 2020. The average Nitrogen Dioxide levels recorded over the lockdown period of March 22 to June 1 were:
- 2019 – 18.8 µg/m³
- 2020 – 11.7 µg/m³
Which is approximately a 38% reduction in recorded Nitrogen Dioxide levels in 2020. Both values are well below the annual 40 µg/m³ limit in the Air Quality Regulations.
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The above is a simple like for like comparison of the recorded Nitrogen Dioxide levels with no other factors being considered. It is anticipated that in the coming months there will be further scientific studies carried out on a national level.
Further information on Wrexham Councils air quality program can be found on our website http://old.wrexham.gov.uk/english/environment/air_quality/index.htm
Further information on air quality in Wales, including monitoring results, can be found on the Welsh air quality website https://airquality.gov.wales/
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October 8, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT: An Exhibition celebrating lockdown creativity
The decision has been taken to postpone the reopening of Tŷ Pawb’s galleries in view of the new local COVID-19 restrictions which will come into play on the October, 1.
This sadly means that the judging of the Tŷ Pawb Open also needs to be postponed for the time being.
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We’d like express our heartfelt thanks and admiration to the 121 artists whose works are patiently waiting in our galleries to greet visitors.
A fully interactive virtual tour of the exhibition will be available online from October, 16.
We will keep you posted as and when we are able to welcome visitors back to our galleries in person. This will be via pre-booked tickets.
We can’t wait to welcome you back
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October 1, 2020
The Tŷ Pawb Open: An Exhibition Celebrating Lockdown Creativity
Tŷ Pawb is set to welcome visitors back into its galleries this October with the launch of a new exhibition, fittingly titled ‘The Tŷ Pawb Open’.
Following an open call where over 350 artists each submitted up to three works for consideration, we will present the work of over 100 of those who entered.
121 artworks will be displayed across both gallery spaces at Tŷ Pawb. This includes 60 Welsh artists.
Prizes to be announced
On the opening night of the exhibition, Friday October 2 from 6.30pm, judges will announce the winners of prizes in three categories: The Judges’ Prize, Young Person’s Prize and the Adaptability Prize for the most inventive response to lockdown.
Our judges include:
Alistair Hudson
Director. Manchester Art Gallery & Whitworth Art Gallery
Lesley James
Winner of Judges’ Prize 2018
Ffion Rhys
Curator, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
A fourth prize category, the People’s Prize can be voted on throughout the exhibition with the winner announced in December.
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Opening times and safety information
The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday October 3 – Wednesday December 23.
The galleries will be open 10am-4pm, Wednesday-Saturday (closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays).
To ensure visitors can enjoy the exhibition safely the galleries will have a strictly limited capacity. Booking in advance is advised. See below for details on how to book.
There will be hand sanitisers available at the entrances to Tŷ Pawb.
A one way system will be in place in the galleries.
We will be taking details for Test and Trace as you enter the gallery.
We ask that all visitors please wear a face mask.
A member of the Tŷ Pawb team will be on hand to give guidance and answer any queries.
How to book
We’ll be announcing all the details on how to book on this page very soon. To keep up to date with the latest information follow us on social media:
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‘A celebration of the creativity, innovation and resilience’
Wrexham County Borough Council’s Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “We are delighted to be able to welcome visitors safely back to Tŷ Pawb’s galleries and also to give artists the opportunity to show their work in a gallery setting once again.
“The effects of COVID-19 have meant exhibitions being cancelled or postponed across the country since March of this year. Artists have been turning to new methods of display as a result.
“Throughout this period, Tŷ Pawb has offered an excellent online Arts At Home programme that has included live streaming music performances, online arts activities for families and innovative Creative Assignments developed with artists across Wales. The activities have been very well received and we are very pleased to announce that many of the works created by participants will be on show at the Tŷ Pawb Open.”
“The exhibition will be a celebration of the creativity, innovation and resilience that has been developed by artists in lockdown over the last few months.
“We have been phenomenally impressed with the huge variety and high standard of all the entries. The exhibition will include over 120 artworks across a whole range of artistic mediums from paint and sculpture to print and video so there will be something here for everyone to enjoy.”
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September 17, 2020
Secure your business, secure your future with digital
Whether you want to tell customers you’ve reopened safely or you are wanting to get cash flowing again to stabilise your business, Superfast Business Wales can provide you with the digital skills and support to secure your business for now and the future.
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Free online courses to help you to work smarter, promote your business and compete online. Courses include; staying safe online, social media basics, digital marketing advanced, websites and improving performance.
Multiple dates and topics are available. For more information about the courses available visit businesswales.gov.wales
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September 10, 2020
Ever thought about fostering?
Ever thought about fostering? Why not pop along to one of our virtual open events:
Find out more about fostering, what the process is and speak to some of our foster carers.
The open events will be on:
Thursday, September 3 at 10am
Thursday, September 10 5pm
Saturday, September 19 12:30pm
For more information and access details please email fostering@wrexham.gov.uk or call 01978 295316
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September 2, 2020
Calling all school transport escorts
PPE for school escorts can also be collected by appointment with School Transport Officers from Abbey Road Depot.
We have procedures in place for collection with regard to social distancing etc. to protect all. If you want to make an appointment contact the team on: school.transport@wrexham.gov.uk
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August 27, 2020
Introducing our two newest market traders in Tŷ Pawb
A huge welcome to two brand new businesses who have recently opened in Tŷ Pawb’s market hall.
Shabby Craft Box sell all sorts of handmade items including cushions, soft toys for children, doorstops, dream catchers and much more! You can even get your gift personalised!
House of Retro is a vintage computer games and toy shop aimed at reuniting people with their childhood dreams, stocking Vintage Star Wars, Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation, SEGA and more…
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Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for People said, “It’s fantastic news that new traders have opened up in Tŷ Pawb. These new businesses compliment the already fantastic offer that we have at the venue and I would like to encourage any visitors to the town centre to come and have a look in Tŷ Pawb, they will not be disappointed.”
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Economy said, “It’s fantastic to see new businesses opening up in Tŷ Pawb. It’s a great place to trade and I’m looking forward to visiting these new businesses next time I visit Tŷ Pawb. I would like to encourage visitors to Wrexham to drop in at Tŷ Pawb and take a look at the fantastic businesses that are on offer, including a fantastic food hall and market traders. The teams at Tŷ Pawb and the other town centre markets have been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of both traders and visitors. I would like to thank all traders and staff for working so hard to ensure that they can open safely to the public.”
Take a look at our markets page to see a full list of Tŷ Pawb’s traders.
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August 21, 2020
Commemorating VJ Day
Wrexham’s armed forces champion Cllr David Griffiths has paid tribute to all those who served and sacrificed during World War 2 as Wrexham commemorates and celebrates the 75^th anniversary since Victory over Japan Day.
He said, “Tomorrow marks 75 years since Victory over Japan and although we are still dealing with the implications of the Covid-19 lockdown, it’s still important to take time to remember. It’s time to reflect on the terrible human toll WW2 took on our men, women and children who bravely answered the call to protect and serve their country. We remember them all on this special anniversary and thank them for what they did.
“Pre-lockdown there was a number of events that were planned across the county to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of VJ Day. These are now unable to take place, but I would still like to encourage everyone to continue to mark the occasion in a safe way.”
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Whilst Europe celebrated VE Day on May 8 1945, war continued across Asia and the Pacific. Many British, Commonwealth and Allied Military personnel were engaged in the conflict there for a further 3 months.
The war in the Pacific began in 1937, when the Japanese began its invasion of mainland China. However, it wasn’t until 1941 after Japanese aircraft bombed Pearl Harbour, that allied forces became embroiled in a conflict that would rage on beyond the end of the Second World War in Europe. It took place over a vast area of the globe, far greater in size than any of the areas of Europe. After VE Day, there were thousands more lives lost on both sides.
UK wide Commemorations:
- At 11am on Saturday, August 15 2020, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will lead a national two-minute silence in honour of those who lost their lives in the war.
- During the afternoon, the Red Arrows will conduct a UK-wide flypast tribute over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London
- In the evening, ‘VJ Day 75: The Nation’s Tribute’ a special programme will be broadcast on BBC One.
- More information and guidance on how the occasion can be marked safely can be found at: https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/.
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August 14, 2020
Warning: disposing of gas bottle canisters
Empty gas canister?
It’s important that you return them to your supplier.
Gas canisters are potentially hazardous and should not be put in your rubbish bin. It’s best to check with the company you bought it from as they should be able to refill or dispose of it for you.
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Empty gas canisters can be extremely dangerous if disposed of in your recycling or general waste bins and could explode or hurt someone.
Never put any of these in the residual/black waste bin
- Portable batteries (found in laptops/cell phones/hearing aids/watches/portable cameras/torches/electric toothbrushes/razors/hand-held vacuum cleaners), rechargeable batteries and domestic batteries (AA/AAA/9 volt) – Recycle them at most shops and supermarkets which sell batteries or take them to the Household Recycling Centres
- Small household fire extinguishers – take them to the HRCs
- Non-refillable gas bottle canisters (used for small cooking heaters BBQ) – IF they have no fluid or gas inside, recycle them with plastics and cans at kerbside BUT if they have anything left in them, take them to HRCs
For a full list of what can be recycled in Wrexham, take a look at this handy guide.
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August 11, 2020
Birth Registration Announcement
We can now confirm that Wrexham Registration Service will re-commence registration of births on Monday, August 3 for babies born in Ysbyty Maelor, Wrecsam.
To keep customers and staff safe during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and to use our limited resources in the best way possible, we have made changes to our registration services.
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Due to the volume of births requiring registration, we have arranged the following:
If you live in Wrexham and all other areas, please contact 01978 298997 to arrange an appointment in Wrexham, using the guidelines outlined below. Please be aware that payment for certificates will be required when making the appointment.
If you live in Flintshire but your baby was born in Wrexham, please contact Flintshire Registration Service on 01352 703333. This will be for an interim period and you will be able to conduct a full birth registration at that office and receive your certificates as required.
- For babies born in February and March – please contact us for appointments week commencing 3 August 2020.
- For babies born in April and May – please contact us for appointments week commencing 10 August 2020.
- For babies born from June onwards – please contact us for appointments week commencing 17 August 2020.
Your appointment will take around 20 minutes and there is no charge.
Please note: birth registrations are required to be carried out at a face-to-face appointment with a registrar. For your safety, we have introduced measures such as hand sanitiser and gloves and we will be using a larger room to allow social distancing.
We ask for your patience at this time, as we are expecting a high level of calls due to the demand for this service. With this in mind, please adhere to the guidelines outlined above.
Requests made for appointments via email will not be accepted. For any enquiries regarding birth registrations, please review our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ link on our web-site https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/wrexham-register-office/frequently-asked-questions-birth-registration
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August 6, 2020