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  • Town centre could see free parking after 2pm🙂

    Town centre could see free parking after 2pm🙂

    Proposals to offer free parking after 2pm in most council owned town centre car parks will be put to Executive Board next week.

    The offer will be for free parking after 2pm 7 days a week for a 12 month period starting early April.

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    “Pleased to offer free parking”

    Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of the Council, said: “I am really pleased to bring these proposals to offer free parking after 2pm to members. It is aimed directly at supporting town centre traders and I hope that, if approved, people in Wrexham will take full advantage of the offer and visit the town centre. There’s lots on offer with some incredible independent retailers offering excellent products.”

    The proposals do not include Tŷ Pawb but do include the council’s car parks at:

    • Waterworld
    • Wrexham Library
    • St George’s Crescent
    • Crescent Road
    • St Giles
    • Market Street

    If approved we’ll bring you details of when it starts.

    There’s also electric charging points at Waterworld – you can read more about that here:

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  • New houses will be first council homes to be built in nearly 30 years

    New houses will be first council homes to be built in nearly 30 years

    Work has started on a housing development which will see the construction of the first council homes to be built in Wrexham since 1991.

    We’re working alongside developers Liberty to build new council homes at the site of the former Nant Silyn residential care home on Pont Wen, Caia Park.

    There will be 14 new properties including eight apartments, four two bedroom houses, one older person’s one-bed bungalow and one fully adapted two-bed bungalow.

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    Work started on the site earlier in the winter, and is due to be complete in 2020.

    “Absolutely delighted”

    Cllr David Griffiths, Lead Member for Housing at Wrexham Council, said the authority was pleased to be building its first social housing development in nearly 30 years.

    Cllr Griffiths said: “We’re absolutely delighted that we’re bringing new social properties in Wrexham.

    “This will be the first council developments to be built since 1991, and we’re very pleased that we’re able to bring new housing to this site.

    “The development will transform the site of the former Nant Silyn, which was closed four years ago, into a new community and we’re glad that we’re working alongside Liberty on this new development.

    “And the provision of new council properties will complement our ongoing work under the Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS), which has seen hundreds of council properties modernised and brought up to 21st century standards.”

    The Nant Silyn scheme forms the first of a number of social housing developments earmarked for Wrexham, with a further development at Plas Madoc awaiting planning approval.

    Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of the Council, said: “This is an ambitious project for Wrexham Council and will supply lifetime homes for our tenants

    “I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to come to a point where we’re constructing new council homes, and know that these new properties will go a long way to fulfilling the housing needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.”

    “Look forward to delivering these much-needed homes”

    Ray Jones, Group Managing Director of Liberty, said the project would provide much-needed social housing to the town.

    “The regeneration of disused brownfield sites will create attractive and modern living spaces in an area brimming with natural beauty.

    “We are naturally delighted to be working with Wrexham County Borough Council on this exciting project and very much look forward to delivering these much-needed homes.”

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  • Live Music Showcases make a welcome return to Tŷ Pawb

    Live Music Showcases make a welcome return to Tŷ Pawb

    Live Music Showcases return to Tŷ Pawb on Thursday, January 9, when Peter Leslie – who uses the stage name Pete Spesh brings his highly regarded talent to the venue at 1pm.

    Pete is a singer/songwriter who has been influenced by people such as James Taylor, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens and Neil Young and he’ll be performing his own songs with one or two of his favourite covers.

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    “More Music Showcases Lined Up”

    You can take a look at what’s in store for the rest of the winter months below:

    January 16  Poppy Lee – vocalist from Chester

    January 23 Mair Thomas – Welsh English singer songwriter from Oswestry

    January 30  Belle Journee – Guitar, Harmonica and Vocal from Denbigh

    February 6  Tim Jones and Coleg Cambria A Level Music Students

    February 13  Philip Chidell – Classical Violinist

    February 20  Miriam Peake and her Flute Ensemble.

    The Music Showcases take place every Thursday and are free to attend.

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  • The Virtual Dementia Tour Bus returns to Wrexham in February!

    The Virtual Dementia Tour Bus returns to Wrexham in February!

    The Virtual Dementia Tour was invented 20 years ago and can give people with a healthy brain an experience of what dementia might be like. It gives people an opportunity to walk in the world of people living with dementia – and then change the environment and their practice to potentially allow people with dementia to stay at home longer and improve their care.

    By walking in the shoes of a person with dementia, we can start to understand the issues that they experience every day. You will experience being confused, isolated, lost, intimidated, vulnerable and much more and therefore understand what you need to change to improve quality of care.

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    Cllr Joan Lowe, Lead Member for Health and Adult Social Care said: “The Dementia Bus is unique as it gives you the chance to walk in the shoes of someone living with dementia, so you can start to understand the many different issues they face every day. You will experience being lost, isolated, confused, vulnerable and much more and therefore understand what you need to change to improve the quality of care.

    “If you have a loved one living with dementia, or would benefit from having better knowledge and more understanding of what it is like to have dementia, get in touch with the team and book a place on the bus.”

    The bus will be at the following locations:

    • February 18 – Bangor-On-Dee Village Hall, Wrexham, LL13 0BY
    • FULLY BOOKED  February 19 – Pendine Park Care Organisation, Wrexham, LL13 7YW
    • FULLY BOOKED February 20 – Pheonix Homecare and Support, Wrexham, LL11 4YL
    • FULLY BOOKED  February 21 – Enterprise Hub (Old Iceland), Wrexham LL11 1AT

    *The 18 and 20 February have later sessions to enable carers to attend.

    If you would like to learn more about what it is like to live with dementia, then book your place on the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus when it returns to Wrexham in February 2020.

    There will be three sessions available per day and booking is essential:

    01978 292066

    Commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk

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  • Exciting Harry Potter Competition!

    Exciting Harry Potter Competition!

    Can you imagine your own magical musical instrument and draw a picture of Harry Potter playing it?

    If so, why not draw it on a piece of A4 paper and drop it off at your local library?

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    Wrexham Symphony Orchestra are giving away six sets of family tickets to see ‘A Musical Picture Book’, a concert and specially designed Harry Potter sound, light and music show in conjunction with Techniquest Glyndŵr on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

    Entries must be your own original work. There will be three age categories: under 7s, 7-11, 11-16. The closing date is January 6, 2020 and all entries must have your name, age and contact telephone number on the back.

    Good luck!

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  • Best Bar None

    Best Bar None

    When you walk into a bar in Wrexham and you see the Best Bar None sign, it means you have just stepped inside a Best Bar None (BBN) Wrexham accredited venue.

    Every BBN venue has put their premises to the test to prove just how committed they are to keeping you safer on your night out.

    Best Bar None Wrexham is part of the national voluntary Best Bar Scheme  for night time venues, designed to keep staff and customers safe while recognising excellence in their industry via a ‘rigorous audit’ of over 120 criteria covering everything from responsible   and safe management to customer care.

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    Participating licensees are encouraged to act responsibly and take pride in their premises and surroundings and, in doing so, put something back into their town and local communities. The scheme culminates annually in an awards ceremony which celebrates the achievement of all of the premises.

    The scheme is in partnership with North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Wrexham County Borough Council and aims to reduce alcohol-related incidents by raising the standards of licensed premises and building positive relationships among all stakeholders which include operators of licensed premises and their staff.

    All premises that enter the Best Bar None Awards Scheme are audited by trained assessors and, if successful, will become an accredited member of the scheme achieving either a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. The top premises are then put before an independent judging panel, who select the winners in each category.

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety said, “Our licensees are serious about safety and customer care and provide a consistent standard which supports Licensing Regulations, policies and best practice. Each and every premises that achieves accreditation will be displaying the Best Bar None certificates at their premises so when you see them you can be sure of a safe and enjoyable visit”

    Take a look at the BBN winners from 2018/19

    BBN 2019/20 – applications can still be made to participate in this years awards, contact comunitysafety@wrexham.gov.uk . Audits of premises will take place in February 2020 and the Awards night will be in March 2020.

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  • WATCH: Working in partnership to keep you safe in Wrexham

    WATCH: Working in partnership to keep you safe in Wrexham

    Listen to this message from Inspector Vic Powell on how we are working in partnership to ensure that your night out in Wrexham is safe and enjoyable.

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  • Don’t miss the Picturesque Landscape Project at Tŷ Pawb

    Don’t miss the Picturesque Landscape Project at Tŷ Pawb

    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and 11 miles of canal corridor as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a number of art projects have taken place across the region in 2019, taking the landscape and heritage of the area as inspiration.

    The Picturesque Landscape Project centres on the landscape of the Dee Valley and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. It takes the theme of inspirational journeys that have been, and continue to be, a feature of the area which is cut by the canal, Telford’s A5 and the River Dee. Visitors have drawn inspiration from this beautiful valley in art and poetry since the 18th century and it continues to draw tourists in search of the sublime.

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    This five year project will invest in the resilience of key visitor sites and engage communities in its appreciation and management while reinterpreting this rich landscape for a new generation.

    Projects have been developed under 3 themes -Conserving the Picturesque Landscape, Accessing the Picturesque Landscape and People and the Picturesque.

    The Picturesque Landscape Project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It is a partnership project developed by the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site, Denbighshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Shropshire Council, The Canal & River Trust, Natural Resources Wales, Cadw, Cadwyn Clwyd, Aqueducks (Friends of the World Heritage Site) and the Friends of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley.

    You can see the fantastic art works created by local people at a special exhibition at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham until Sunday, January 5.

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  • Our top 5 recycling blogs of 2019

    Our top 5 recycling blogs of 2019

    We recently gave you our top 10 blog picks for 2019, but it’s fair to say that over the past 12 months we’ve published a number of important recycling articles too.

    Therefore, we’ve decided to revisit five of our most popular recycling blogs as well. Did you miss any of these the first time round? Even if you didn’t, there’s plenty of stuff in them that’s worth taking a second look at.

    Hmm, so where do we start? How about something that many of us have been getting to grips with in 2019…recycling food waste 🙂

    1. What can I recycle as food waste?

    Meat bones, eggshells, wooden cutlery and tea bags are just some of the things that can be recycled in your food caddy. Want to find out what else you can recycle? Then take a look at this…

    2. Which plastics can I recycle in Wrexham?

    If you get confused by plastic, you’re probably not alone. But the good news is that in Wrexham, lots of plastic containers are recyclable in your green box/middle wheelie box. Which ones? Find out here…

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    3. Here’s how to correctly recycle cardboard boxes

    Most of us are recycling our cardboard, but there’s a number of us who are not getting it quite right. We need to make some tweaks and you can find out how to do this here…

    4. Reuse shop or Aladdin’s cave?

    Recycling is about more than just your empty cans, bottles and tins. The reuse shop recycles sporting equipment, hoovers, prams, furniture, bikes, garden furniture, televisions and much more! Watch our video and see for yourself…

    5. Reminder – how to get free caddy liners

    We’ve been giving out free caddy liners for many, many months but it seems there’s still a number of people in Wrexham that don’t know about this. If you’re unsure how to get them, don’t panic, all the info is in this blog…

    We hope you enjoyed revisiting these recycling blogs.

    And as always, thanks for recycling 🙂

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  • WATCH: Direct Payments – Your care, your choice!

    WATCH: Direct Payments – Your care, your choice!

    If you or someone you care for gets help from social services, you can apply for direct payments. These let you chose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from us.

    How do Direct Payments work?

    If you are assessed by social services as needing care and support, instead of us providing you with the service, you can be given the money to purchase your own services.

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    How can Direct Payments help me?

    They can help you in a number of ways, which will put you in full control of how your care and support is delivered to you.

    The payments will also enable you to be more independent, you can recruit your own personal assistant rather than having whoever is sent to you. You could also arrange for your care to be delivered at different times to suit what you want to do.

    You could even choose to use your direct payment to attend different community based activities.

    Direct Payments can be used for personal care support in your home or so you can get to activities or use facilities in the local community. You can have all or part of your assessed needs met using Direct Payments.

    The payments must be managed safely and responsibly and they must achieve the outcomes set out in your care and support plan, which is agreed with your social worker.

    Sound a bit complicated?

    Don’t worry! There’s loads of help and advice on hand to walk you through every step of the process and make it as easy as possible for you.

    Want to find out more?

    If you are interested and already get services from us, just arrange a chat with your social worker who will be able to advise you on the best options and how to apply.

    If you don’t receive a service you can contact social services and ask for an assessment of your needs or if you would simply like to find out more about how Direct Payments could work for you, get in touch with us:

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