Text messages or phone calls offering Council Tax refund are scams!
We’ve had some new reports of people receiving text messages or phone calls which offer them a refund on their Council Tax. "They’re scams!" These are familiar scams and we…
Regional Cohesion Team pays tribute to volunteers during Volunteers’ Week
Every year from June 1 to June 7, Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the remarkable organisations and individuals that dedicate themselves to supporting others in their community.…
Hafod Quarry Landfill Fire – what’s happening now!
Last week many of our residents living in the communities surrounding the Hafod Quarry Landfill site were rightly concerned about a large fire that broke out on the site which…
Non-Domestic Rates Grant Scheme – Apply by 30 June
We've helped over 1,800 businesses and sole traders in the county borough by providing £22m in business grants since lockdown began. This includes small charities and community sports clubs following…
A massive thank you to all volunteers this Volunteer’s Week
We'd like to celebrate Volunteer's Week this year with a massive thank you to all those who have stepped up and provided a vital lifeline to our communities during the…
Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) – public briefing note 29.5.20
This note provides an update on the information posted on this blog last week (22.5.20). Key messages for today From Monday (June 1), people in Wales from two different households…
Mind of my Own app launches for Looked After Children
Staff at Wrexham Council who regularly have contact with Looked After Children are now able to use a new app - "Mind Of My Own" - to help them find…
Free Welsh language software released to help with lockdown home schooling and working – and beyond
Bangor University - Media Release A software package to help Welsh language spellchecking and grammar checking has been released as a free download thanks to a partnership between Bangor University…
Ceiriog Valley’s Lockdown Lunches
Volunteers in the Ceiriog Valley have rallied round to prepare, cook and deliver 100 roast beef dinners to those self isolating. Before coronavirus there were two lunch clubs operating fortnightly,…
Fire at Hafod Quarry Updated 29.05.20
UPDATED 29.05.20 North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are still on scene to douse remaining hotspots. Public Health Wales now advise that residents can leave their properties and open windows…