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Warm Spaces- Final Round of Grant Funding – Please apply by 31 January
We’re continuing to work with local partners to create a network of warm spaces – places where local residents can get together to stay warm, take part in activities, get advice and perhaps have a cuppa too.
The third and final round of grant funding is now being advertised with a closing date of 31 January 2023.
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Groups and organisations can apply for £1,000 to offer a warm space to our residents to run alongside their current activities.
The money can be used to offset a range of costs – for example, energy costs, activity costs, materials needed or staffing costs.
To apply please read the Charter for Wrexham, Welsh Government Funding Outline and Guidance then if you’re happy please fill in the application form and send it to warmplaces@wrexham.gov.uk.
Please include:
- Full budget breakdown
- Number of sessions, day and time of the week
- Estimated number of people could attract weekly
- Estimated number of volunteers will be using weekly
Warm Spaces Charter for Wrexham
Welsh Government Funding Outline and Guidance
Warm Spaces Application Form
If you have an idea and are not sure how to turn it in to an application or you are in need of support for volunteers or help to set up a not for profit group in order to apply please contact AVOW, Info@avow.org or telephone 01978 312556. The service is provided free of charge.
AVOW can also assist with training for volunteers on a range of topics including food safety accredited training, Welfare Rights and Introduction to applying for grants.
“Warm spaces will be appreciated in the coming months”
Cllr David A Bithell, Chair of the cross party Cost of Living Group, said, “Many people are struggling to make ends meet and as we face the colder weather warm spaces will be appreciated by residents in the coming months as somewhere welcoming to go to.
“If you are a group or organisation in Wrexham please consider applying for the grant to make life a little easier for people in your community.”
When it comes to the cost of living, making sure you claim all the help and support you’re entitled to could make a huge difference.
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January 17, 2023
Spider Park tree planting
A community tree planting event will take place on Saturday 21^st January at Spider Park, Acton from 10am. We are committed to protecting trees and woodlands throughout the county as part of the Tree and Woodland Strategy and the Wrexham Woodland Pledge.
We will be planting small and standard trees within Spider Park throughout January and February to bring much needed habitat and connectivity for urban wildlife.
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We have 2 sessions that you can get involved in, the morning session will run 10-12pm and the afternoon session will run 1-3pm so please join us and help plant a tree for a greener future.
Participants are asked to wear warm clothes and wellies, and bring hats, scarves and gloves to keep warm. Please meet near St. John’s Church on Herbert Jennings Avenue.
If you would like to comment on any of the proposed areas you can email woodlandpledge@wrexham.gov.uk You can also lend your support for the protection of trees and woodlands within Wrexham through the Wrexham Woodland Pledge on our website Wrexham Woodland Pledge | Wrexham County Borough Council and through facebook and twitter.
Last year we had similar success in Acton Park where children and adults from local schools and communities helping to plant 1500 trees, funded through Trees for Cities.
We are extremely grateful to Trees for Cities who are supporting this tree planting scheme and for the positive feedback and support we have received from the local community and the hard work of Borras Park, Wats Dyke, Alexandra and Rhosddu Primary Schools and Rhosnesni High School.
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January 17, 2023
Be aware of this Facebook Marketplace scam
The start of a New Year is often a time where people will be thinking about, or may have already started, having a bit of a clear out and possibly selling on some of their unwanted stuff.
One of the most popular platforms people are using to sell on any unwanted goods is Facebook Marketplace, but anyone planning on listing items here will need to be aware of a scam where the ‘buyer’ says they will use a courier service to pay for an item.
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How the scam works
Initially the scammer will send a message to the seller pretending to be interested in their item. They then claim they will pay for the item by sending cash in an envelope which will be delivered by a courier company such as UPS Delivery or TNT Express.
Often the scammer will claim to be stuck in work, or unable to drive, hence the offer to send the envelope containing cash through the courier service. If the seller agrees to the unusual method, the ‘buyer’ will then ask for their name, address and email address.
Once they have this info, they will ask the seller to pay some kind of ‘insurance cost’ to the courier. The ‘buyer’ will try to explain that this is needed because the courier is shipping physical cash, but not to worry and that they will get this money refunded.
Meanwhile, the seller will receive an email appearing to be from the courier company, asking for the insurance cost to be paid so the courier company can make the delivery.
This will NOT be a legitimate email, no delivery will have been arranged, and the link in the email will direct the seller direct to a phishing site where the money will get paid to the scammer. The phishing site can also steal the debit/credit card information that is being used to pay.
“Take sufficient steps to keep yourself safe”
Roger Mapleson, Trading Standards and Licensing Lead, said: “Always be extra cautious if a prospective buyer mentions sending you money in an unusual way, such as using a courier company to deliver cash. These supposed ‘buyers’ can be extremely convincing, but it’s really important you never try to make a payment to cover ‘insurance costs’ or anything similar, despite what you are being told. The email appearing to come from the courier service may look legitimate, but please remember this doesn’t necessarily mean it is. Always be suspicious, and take sufficient steps to keep yourself safe.”
Report a suspicious email
If you spot a suspicious email forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) – report@phishing.gov.uk
For more information see the National Cyber Security Centre website.
General scam advice
Consumer advice can be obtained from the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. They can be contacted on 0808 223 1144 (Welsh) or 0808 223 1133 (English).
Report a cyber crime
If you think you may have been the victim of fraud or cyber-crime, you should report this to Action Fraud via their website or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Action Fraud is the UK’s National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.
When it comes to the cost of living, making sure you claim all the help and support you’re entitled to could make a huge difference.
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January 17, 2023
A483 Junction 7 (Rossett Inter-change) resurfacing works
The North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency (NMWTRA) has announced major resurfacing works on the A483 Junction 7 Rossett Interchange from 5 February that are scheduled to last for 9 weeks.
The works involve:
- removing the worn-out surfacing,
- repairing and/or replacing the underlying concrete slabs
- resurfacing with an improved surfacing product
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The works will affect traffic both ways and there will be a contraflow in operation allowing one lane of traffic in either direction.
Will the A483 be closed at all during the works?
There will be full overnight closures at certain times within the programme to enable the installation and dismantling of the temporary traffic management system required to undertake the works. There will also be full overnight closures at the end of the programme as well to enable repairs and resurfacing within the crossover area.
Diversions will be in place during the closures.
The works are needed as the road surface has reached the end of its serviceable life. Once repairs are complete, the new surfacing will have none of the existing transverse joints which cause unacceptable amounts of noise when driven over by cars. The work will also significantly reduce any unplanned closures for emergency repairs on this section of the A483.
Cllr David A Bithell, Deputy Leader with responsibility for strategic transport, said, “Whilst the announcement that works will take place is welcomed it will nevertheless cause inconvenience to users of this busy road.
“Please allow plenty of time for your journey.
“Once completed this stretch of the highway will be far more pleasant to drive on”
You can read more about these works on the NMWTRA website.
When it comes to the cost of living, making sure you claim all the help and support you’re entitled to could make a huge difference.
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January 17, 2023
January money-worries?
How to get help if you’re worried about debt
After the expense of Christmas and New Year, a lot of people are forced to tighten their belts in January.
Many of us rely on credit to pay for Christmas, and feel pressure to spend more than we can afford – which can leave us with a worrying financial hangover.
This year, the cost of living crisis is already putting households under pressure, and anyone struggling with debt is being urged to seek help.
There are various charities and Government-backed services offering support, including…
StepChange
A UK debt charity offering free impartial advice.
National Debtline
Another UK charity dedicated to providing free, impartial debt advice.
MoneyHelper
A UK Government-backed initiative that combines support from the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
Citizen’s Advice
You can also find useful information on the national Citizen’s Advice website.
Wrexham residents can also call Citizen’s Advice on 0300 330 1178.
The most important thing is ask for help, and to make sure you speak to an established charity or organisation that has your best interests at heart.
Leaving debt problems to fester usually makes things worse, so it’s better to tackle them head-on with the help of a trained and experienced debt advisor.
Last October, Wrexham Council set up a cross-party working group to support people through the cost of living crisis.
Councillor David A Bithell, who chairs the group, says:
“January can be a difficult time, and if you’re struggling with debt, it’s really important to reach out and get help.
“Charities like Step Change and National Debtline provide free impartial advice, and can help you get back on track.
“They won’t judge you or make you feel bad about your situation – they’ll listen and help you find ways to manage your debts.
“If you’re worried about money, please don’t sweep it under the carpet or bottle it up. Reach out and ask for help.”
You can find more information on the cost of living on Wrexham Council’s website – including grants and benefits, help with household bills, and how to look after your health and wellbeing.
When it comes to the cost of living, making sure you claim all the help and support you’re entitled to could make a huge difference.
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January 17, 2023
What would you do with £1000?
AVOW are offering groups run by young people the chance to apply for £1000.
Applications are now open for the AVOW Youth-Led Grants. These grants are being offered to support small volunteering projects and activities, led, and carried out, by young people.
This year’s grants are based on the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and will be awarded to those projects that support it – things like supporting biodiversity, a low-carbon society, equality and well-being among others.
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Take a look at this video to find out more about the aims of this year’s grants, and what they have been used for before.
So the question is…what could you do with £1000?
Find out more about the grants on AVOW’s webpage or go straight to the Youth-Led Grants 2022 – 2023 application form.
When it comes to the cost of living, making sure you claim all the help and support you’re entitled to could make a huge difference.
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January 16, 2023
Vacancy: Public Protection Officer
The Trading Standards Service at Wrexham has seen a significant restructure in recent months with the appointment of a new Team Leader and two Trainees.
We are now looking for another qualified officer to complete the team and contribute at the sharp end on doorstep crime, scams, product safety, fair trading, illicit tobacco and underage-sales.
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You may be recently qualified or you may have several years post-qualification experience but you will most definitely be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, “can-do” team player keen to support the development of your colleagues as well as yourself so that the service can deliver the best possible for the residents and businesses of the County Borough.
You will be qualified to DCATS/DTS level or equivalent and you may or may not be Weights and Measures qualified. We want you to take the lead on investigations, complaints and project work where you will be supported by your colleagues and, in turn, you will support your colleagues with their workloads.
We set our priorities and workloads according to IOM principles and over the years have been improving compliance with a steady stream of successful results using all the enforcement tools at our disposal including prosecution and injunctive action.
We have recently moved into newly refurbished offices and we operate a flexible working culture. The City of Wrexham is at the heart of the North East Wales economy, close to the border with England with excellent access to the stunning scenery of North Wales and the big cities of North West England.
A relocation package is on offer to the successful candidate if a move is required in order to take up the post.
We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work either full time or part time.
To find out more you can speak to Roger Mapleson, roger.mapleson@wrexham.gov.uk 01978 297450 or Will Jones william.jones@wrexham.gov.uk 01978 297451.
To apply on line visit and search ‘Public Protection Officer’.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates
regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
We are committed to developing our bilingual workforce and welcome
applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be viewed less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Closing date: Sunday 12 February 2023
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January 16, 2023
Don’t leave extra general waste next to your bins
We want to remind residents that although we will collect extra recycling (if it’s presented correctly), we do not take any extra bags of rubbish left next to general waste bins.
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Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Environment, said: “We don’t accept side waste, so please don’t leave any next to your bins. If you have any extra bags of waste that won’t fit in your bin, you will need to take them to one of the recycling centres. You can find the opening hours of the recycling centres in Wrexham on our website. Alternatively, you can keep hold of the bags until you have enough room to put them in your rubbish bin ready for your next scheduled collection.”
How to present extra recycling
If your recycling boxes get full, you can leave any extra recyclables in solid containers next to your other recycling on your collection day and we’ll recycle the materials (leaving the containers behind for you to reuse again).
But if you do have extra recycling, please separate the materials as you usually would…for example, if you have extra plastic bottles and glass, please put the plastic in one container and the glass in a separate container.
Also, we will collect clean, flattened cardboard left by recycling containers as long as it is no larger in height or width than a standard issue blue sack.
For more info, please visit wrexham.gov.uk/recycling
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January 12, 2023
Invitation to apply for Wrecsam City of Culture Interim Board
*Update: Deadline for submissions has now closed.
City of Culture is a competition run every 4 years by the Department for Digital, Culture and Sport (DCMS) where the title “City of Culture” is awarded to a city, town or region within the UK.
The competition is all about using culture as a catalyst for positive change in the community.
Last year ‘Wrecsam’ reached the final stages in the competition ending runner up to Bradford who will host City of Culture 2025. Hopefully you will have seen our colourful logo as well as the #tag #Wrecsam2025 that had over 7 million impressions online! You can see a bit of what we got up to in the UK City of Culture 2025 bid – Wrecsam’s story (so far) – news.wrexham.gov.uk article.
Having seen the cultural, social and economic benefits in competing and gaining this title, it was quickly agreed that Wrecsam would run again in 2029.
We are now seeking individuals to express their interest in becoming part of an interim City of Culture board – the board will oversee and steer the work for Wrexham’s City of Culture campaign from Early 2023 through to the establishment of a new Cultural Community Trust anticipated to be in Early 2024.
Being part of the interim board means that your stewardship, ideas and decisions will help raise the ambitions on what we can achieve as a community.
We are seeking talented individuals who have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to make key decisions, develop strategies and the ability to steer the direction and narrative of the Wrecsam2029 campaign.
The interim board will consist of between 8-12 individuals with experience in the following fields:
- Arts & Culture
- Individuals with International Connections
- Business, Industry, Hospitality & Tourism
- Education & Skills
- Public Bodies e.g. British Council, Welsh Government, Arts Council of Wales
- Media Professionals
A panel made up of members of the City of Culture Executive Group will shortlist the written submissions and hold interviews before confirming the final selections.
If you would like to be part of the interim board we’d love to hear from you!
You can read more information on the roles in the Terms of Reference.
You can ask further questions and apply by sending an expression of interest and CV to the following address: Wrecsam2029@wrexham.gov.uk
*You can also apply by submitting a video to wrecsam2029@wrexham.gov.uk (For accessibility purposes)
January 11, 2023
Horizon Garden – Our new exhibition, exploring the wellbeing benefits of nature
We are delighted to introduce our first exhibition for 2023.
Gardd Gorwelion/Horizon Garden will explore community and alternative growing in response to the societal urgencies that are climate change, social isolation, loneliness and food poverty.
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Emphasising the wellbeing benefits of nature, the exhibition will also serve as a lush and vibrant green escape for visitors.
Social Art, growing projects and visual artists to feature
As part of the exhibition we’ll be profiling some of Wrexham’s Social Art & growing projects including Coedpoeth Community Garden and Erlas Walled Garden, as well as Tŷ Pawb’s Maes Parcio Creadigol/Creative Car Park – the community garden project being developed on our rooftop.
We’ll also be profiling examples of national Useful Art/Social Art projects including GRAFT – a garden and community workshop space led by the artist Owen Griffiths, in partnership with National Waterfront Museum (NWM) and NTH/NYA; Granby Winter Garden; – a community-owned space developed by Grandby Four Streets and architects Assemble; and Company Drinks – a community space and social enterprise based in Barking and Dagenham.
The exhibition also includes a selection of items loaned from Amgueddfa Cymru.
Visual artists featured in the exhibition include Morag Colquhoun, Harold Drinkwater, Owen Griffiths, Jackie Kearsley, Sumuyya Khader, Jonathan LeVay, Ann McCay, Aidan Myers, Peter Prendergast, Zandra Rhodes, Alessandra Saviotti, Graham Sutherland and Maurice de Vlaminck.
Growing Together
Tŷ Pawb Creative Director, Jo Marsh said: “Horizon Garden will be the first exhibition of our new programme for 2023. Under the theme, ‘Growing Together’, we’ll be delivering a creative programme of local relevance and international significance, bringing work of the highest quality to Wrexham, providing step-change opportunities for Welsh artists, and enabling safe and creative exploration of contemporary societal issues.
“Alongside the exhibitions, we’ll be developing a programme of public activities including workshops, performances and remote engagement, with particular focus on developing new and existing partnerships and empowering the lesser heard voices across our diverse communities.
“Our current exhibition, The Tŷ Pawb Open, has received over 4,000 visitors to date, many of whom have travelled from all over the UK to visit Wrexham. We hope to build on this and attract even more new audiences for Horizon Garden and look forward to opening the exhibition to the public at the end of January.”
Gardd Gorwelion/Horizon Garden will be open from 28 January until 8 April 2023.
A public launch event will take place on Friday 27th January, 6.00pm-7.30pm – all are welcome.
Gallery opening times: 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday.
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January 11, 2023