There’s an opportunity to find out more about our plans to improve walking and cycling routes in Wrexham.
We are currently consulting on our “Active Travel Plan” and will be holding an information event at the Guildhall between 2pm and 5pm in the Guildhall on July 12.
Active travel is when people walk or cycle for everyday journeys – it includes journeys to school, works, shops or to access services such as health or leisure centres. It doesn’t include walking and cycling for recreational purposes.
This blog is one of a number of stories we’ll be posting throughout Youth Work Week 2018
In our final instalment of blogs promoting youth services during Youth Work Week, today we are focusing on youth work in the community. The team will be at Tŷ Pawb on Saturday June 30, so you get the opportunity to meet them so they can tell you first-hand about their fantastic work.
So as a starter, what is youth work?
In the broadest sense youth work is simply about working with young people, supporting them with their personal, social and emotional development. This can enable them to find their voice, influence and place in society.
Community youth work provides young people with a sense of freedom and security. This enables them to meet with and make new friends, express themselves greater and have new experiences outside of school.
The workers support young people through the up’s and down’s of adolescence and increase their attachment to their local communities.
Where does this take place?
This can happen in traditional youth club settings as well as more bespoke spaces and places within local communities.
Community based youth work starts where young people ‘are at’ and comes from voluntary engagement between young people and staff.
Wrexham Council works with young people between the ages of 11-25, however community based youth work focuses on teenagers.
Wrexham Play and Youth Support Team deliver youth work in a variety of local communities including Brymbo, Tanyfron, Bwlchgwyn, Minera, Coedpoeth, Llay, Ruabon, Bradley and Brynteg.
Some of this work is funded by Community Council as part of their commitment to their local communities and young people. Wrexham Council also work in partnership with other organisations such as the Caia Park partnership to support the delivery of youth work opportunities around the town centre.
Household recycling in Wrexham started in 2002, and since then we’ve been able to bring the amount of waste we recycle up to the point where we’re consistently one of the best-performing authorities in Wales.
And that’s all down to you, the public, so we’re very grateful for how quickly people have picked up the habit of recycling.
But there’s a lot out there we’re still not able to recycle.
Whether your household has wheelie boxes or a mix of bags and boxes, all of the above can be separated and recycled.
Some of them are a bit fiddlier than others – for example, any foil disposed for recycling has to be clean, and wrapping paper needs any sticky tape removing first.
As for the standard items which we’ve been able to recycle for years, we still need your help.
For example, giving items such as jars, pots and tubs a quick wash before you throw them means they can be recycled into much better material then if any leftover food was left on them.
And if you can, crush or squash any plastic bottles or cans – it means they can take up less space and won’t quickly fill up our trucks.
Although the technology is improving all the time, there’s still a fair few things that, admittedly, even we can’t recycle.
Packing filler like polystyrene needs to be broken up and left in the normal bin.
Stones, pebbles, plant pots and soil shouldn’t be placed in the garden waste bin – though plant pots can be taken to the skips for hard plastic at our Household Recycling Centres.
And if you’re a keen gardener, there’s no sense in throwing your garden waste away – why not compost it?
For more advice on our recycling services, head to our website.
Please note this job is no longer open to applications (the closing date was Friday, June 29, 2018).
Here at Wrexham Council, first point of contact with our public is extremely important to us.
Our staff have excellent people skills and will always treat everyone as an individual. They put our customers at ease, while remaining professional at all times.
If it does and you’re looking for a new opportunity, listen up… now could be the perfect time.
We currently have two vacancies for Customer Service Advisors: one temporary and one permanent.
If you want to help us give local people the best possible service, get in touch now.
And get this. Working for a council can be a good career option – it usually comes with a pension, good leave allowance, relative stability and flexibility.
But be quick…the closing date for both jobs is Friday, June 29.
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EasyCoach has taken to the roads in Wrexham as its new services come into operation.
EasyCoach now operates four main services. Route 2 operates from Oswestry to Wrexham five minutes ahead of Arriva West Midlands. Likewise the 2D Wrexham to Cefn-Mawr will leave five minutes before Arriva’s 2C service. Working in tandem, both EasyCoach routes will deliver a service from Plas Madoc, via Ruabon and Johnstown, to Wrexham Bus Station every 15 minutes.
EasyCoach has also reinstated the much-missed Wrexham to Wrexham Industrial Estate bus, operating as route 42. Similarly EasyCoach’s new route 44 will offer a service from Wrexham to Barker’s Lane at 30-minute intervals.
Andrew Martin, EasyCoach founder, has been keeping a keen eye on how the new routes are faring. He said, “It’s very encouraging to see customers using the new services and we’re ready to make any adjustments to the timetable should they be required. It’s also great to hear that the information desk for visitors and customers is also receiving over 300 visits a day and is providing a valuable service.”
“Making some improvements”
Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said “I visited the bus station recently and was very pleased to see how busy it was. We’ll be making further improvements in the coming months to the seating and entrances including toilets and electronic information. I know this will be appreciated by regular bus users.” The new information shop is providing a good service and I am really pleased this is improving customer experience for people to use buses.
There’s an opportunity for landlords and those who have an interest in the private rented sector to meet and network together when the next meeting of the Landlord’s forum takes place at the Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University on July 10 at 5.30pm.
It is highly recommended for all landlords and Managing Agents to attend this event as there will be updates in the many changes that are already in place and those that are coming in the next 12 months, these will include:
• Electrical Installations Safety • Fire Safety Standards • Housing (Wales) Act 2014 • New Energy Performance Certificate Regulations
Julie Woolfenden of the National Landlords Association will chair the meeting and will advise everyone of all current and important landlord news.
Interested in attending – them please email your name to hmo@wrexham.gov.uk
This blog is one of a number of stories we will be posting throughout Youth Work Week 2018
Continuing our series on blogs for Youth Work Week (June 23-30), today we are focusing on the Wrexham Youth Justice Service. Like the other services we have covered, they will be in Tŷ Pawb on Saturday June 30.
So who are they and what do they do? Stick around to find out!
Wrexham Youth Justice Service provide advice and support to young people, parents and communities who identify issues that cause concern.
The service provides structured interventions aimed at prevention, rehabilitation and the causes of crime in Wrexham to reduce the impact fear and volume of crime.
The focus is on children and young people aged 10-17 in order to prevent offending and re-offending.
Their vision is beautifully summarised by striving for ‘a Wrexham which is safe and crime free for all, where young people are valued citizens within the community.’
The Prevention Team is a diverse multi-skilled group of professionals who are passionate about helping young people to make positive choices. These choices can offer them alternatives to their current behaviours and help them keep out of trouble.
Helping to achieve this…
Interventions can include issue based workshops, mentoring and diversionary activities, which are underpinned by youth work values and The United Nations Convention on the rights of the child.
This blog is one of a number of stories we’ll be posting throughout Youth Work Week 2018
Youth Work Week is here and on Saturday June 30 you get the opportunity to meet the people behind all the fantastic work that goes on in the local area.
The Youth Work in Education team will be at Tŷ Pawb and here is a little bit of background information about them to get you started…
What they do?
Youth Work in Education is a team of youth workers who are based in a number of secondary schools in Wrexham.
The youth workers provide young people with a variety of support while they’re in school. They work alongside young people to help them realise and understand their potential, and support them to develop the skills they need to build a successful future.
Youth Work in Education support young people with their continuing transitions through life and education.
The youth workers provide a range of support including group work, personal support, issue-based sessions and drop-ins for young people. These sessions cover themes such as resilience, arts, friendships, sex and relationships and self-esteem.
What is key, is that the youth workers don’t choose the sessions. They listen closely to what young people want and need, and then work with them to make it happen.
Support for parents
The team also works with families and run Time Out for Parent courses which gives support to parents in a number of ways.
For further information on Youth Work in Education, contact Andrea Jackson on 01978 316750.
There will also be a number of other services promoting their work and plenty of fun and informal activities to get involved with.
Open Mic
One of these events is an open mic session starting at 1pm and later at 3pm you are in for a treat as Luke Gallagher will be performing live music.
Are you a born leader? Are you keen to contribute to the decision making process at the heart of local government? This could be the job for you…
We’re looking for someone to lead the Democratic Services Team to provide high-quality administrative support to the Council and Executive Board. You’ll also give support to all other meetings forming part of the council’s political management structure.
Does this sound like something that could interest you? Read on…
You need to have a proven track record of managing staff or teams and formal committee meetings in a similar organisation. You’ll also need to be able to interpret and apply legislation.
You’ll be an excellent communicator and be able to consistently meet demanding deadlines.
If you don’t already work in local government, working for a council can be a good career option. It usually comes with a pension, good leave allowance, relative stability and flexibility.
The closing date is Friday, July 13…so don’t wait…apply now!
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This blog is one of a number of stories we will be posting about Youth Work Week 2018
If you are living, working or in education in Wrexham there’s a variety of free support and advice for you on your doorstep! During Youth Work Week, we aim to highlight these fantastic services aimed at 11-25 year olds…
Have you heard about the Info Shop?
The INFO Shop gives young people access to information, advice, support, advocacy and counselling services.
They give support to 11-25 year olds about any enquiry from the price of a ticket to Glastonbury to support with mental health issues or addressing sexual health needs.
In2change is a youth work project based in The Info Shop. They offer a confidential service to young people aged 11-18 years’ old who live in or attend education in Wrexham. They look to support people who are using, have previously used or considering using drugs or alcohol.
The aim is to empower young people to make informed decisions. The service consists of a variety of interventions based around each young person’s needs and wishes.
“I’ve never been judged”
A young person who has used the service said: “In2change have really helped me when I needed the support. I’ve never been judged and I always feel thoroughly well looked after and moving forward all the time.”
Inspire
Inspire is a youth work project based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital that works with or supports young people, aged 11-18, who self-harm. The project assists young people to build on their coping strategies, problem solving skills and confidence as well as offering them a trusted adult they can talk to.
Outside in Counselling
The ‘Outside in Counselling’ team supports children and young people in a variety of settings across Wrexham. The team provide in 8 primary schools, all high schools and from within the Info shop which offers sessions to people up to 25 years old.
The team is made up of a variety of experienced counsellors and offers a confidential service with the time and space to talk about any issues that may be bothering them.
The Second Voice Advocacy Service
This is an open access provision for all young people aged 11-25 who need support and representation. They can help to get feelings and wishes heard or to get something started or changed.
The aim is to ensure that their voice is heard in any decision making process which may affect them be it bullying in school or challenging a benefit decision.
The Sexual Health Service
‘Contact’ is an open access drop in for young people with the aim of providing a discreet and confidential environment for young people. Here they can access information and support on all sexual health matters.
The service aims to make young people feel positive about their own sexual health, provide solutions where possible and improve health and well-being. There are nearly 12,000 people registered to the service.
“Perfect opportunity to meet the team”
Councillor Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Anti-Poverty and Youth Services said, “The event at Tŷ Pawb, to celebrate Youth Work week, is the perfect opportunity for people to meet the teams and chat about the great work that they do. The youth teams provide essential support and education for young people across the county borough. This event will showcase the services and there will be a number of activities as well as an open mic session running from 1pm – 3pm.”
If you would like to meet the teams or find out more about the work they do, they will be in Tŷ Pawb on Saturday June 30. Alternatively call the Info Shop on 01978 295600 or email infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk.
