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  • Don’t let waste go to waste – help us recycle!

    Don’t let waste go to waste – help us recycle!

    Did you know that your household waste could be used to generate energy, or become completely new items?

    Wrexham does very well when it comes to recycling – we are very close already to sending zero waste to landfill, and last year’s annual recycling figure was over 68 per cent.

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    Waste not recycled, reused or composted is sent away to produce energy for Power Stations so technically, all of our waste is diverted for good use.

    Some materials are easier to recycle than others and require less processing and energy to break them down to a point where they can be used again.

    Our capacities and the technology we use has got better over the years – meaning some things that once weren’t popularly recycled, such as some types of plastic packaging, now can be.

    We want to make sure people are up to date with what can and can’t be recycled.

    Things which we can take for recycling during weekly recycling collections include:

    • Mixed plastics
    • Aerosols
    • Tins and cans
    • Foil
    • Glass bottles and jars
    • Paper and card
    • Food waste
    • Textiles

    And fortnightly:

    • Garden waste (from the green wheeled bin)

    Whether your recyclables are placed in trolley boxes or in the traditional containers, the same items get collected either way – so long as things are correctly stored, you shouldn’t have any problems.

    Other items that residents of Wrexham can now take for recycling to our Household Waste Recycling Centres include:

    • Wood and timber
    • Car batteries
    • Electrical items and Fluorescent tubes
    • Hard-core, soil and rubble
    • Garden waste
    • Scrap metal
    • Large appliances
    • Used engine oil
    • Paint
    • Tetra Pak
    • Furniture
    • Tyres

    Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Residents’ help has been invaluable as we’ve looked to increase the amount of waste materials we recycle, hitting a record 68 per cent for last year.

    “With that in mind, we wanted to remind people that, chances are, they can probably recycle more items than they think.

    “And even if we can’t take it during fortnightly household recycling collections, we can accept it if dropped off at one of our three waste and recycling centres, or the Reuse shop in the Industrial Estate”.

    Please check our website for further details.

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  • Welsh comedy performer to come to HWB Cymraeg at FOCUS Wales

    Welsh comedy performer to come to HWB Cymraeg at FOCUS Wales

    An award-winning Welsh comedian will take centre stage at a Welsh-language culture and music event next year.

    Comedian Tudur Owen will lead a brand new bilingual comedy showcase, at HWB Cymraeg on Friday, May 11, as part of a series of Welsh language events for FOCUS Wales.

    The marathon – entitled Tudur Owen’s Comedy Marathon – will feature a number of stand-up performers, including a bilingual performance from Tudur himself.

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    Tudur, who will also broadcast his Radio Cymru show live from HWB Cymraeg, has written numerous Welsh language comedy scripts for television, radio and theatre, and is a household name due to his BBC Radio Cymru show.

    Having started his career in 1999, Tudur is now regarded as one of Wales’ finest comedy talents with a string of sellout Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs to his name, as well an impressive writing and broadcasting CV.

    Although Tudur is well known for his Welsh language comedy, the showcase will be bilingual and fun for all audiences – regardless of their Welsh language abilities.

    The Comedy Marathon will be one of a number of events taking place at HWB Cymraeg – a new element of FOCUS Wales which aims to promote Welsh language musicians, artists, comedians and other performers.

    The HWB Cymraeg tepee will be located on Queens Square, and will offer a number of performances, talks, workshops, activities, food and drink throughout all of FOCUS Wales, which will run from May 10 until May 12, 2018.

    HWB Cymraeg is run by FOCUS Wales in association with Wrexham Council.

    Stephen Jones, Welsh Language Co-ordinator at Wrexham Council, said: “We know that Tudur is a well-known comedy performer in Wales and beyond, and as such we felt he would be a perfect fit for HWB Cymraeg, the aim of which is to promote and foster Welsh language arts, culture and entertainment.

    “I’m looking forward to Tudur’s Comedy Marathon and encourage anyone with an interest in the Welsh language and comedy to come along.”

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “This will be the second year running that HWB Cymraeg has brought a raft of new Welsh language events to FOCUS Wales.

    “The inaugural year ran very well, and we’re hoping for a good audience turnout and response to help us make sure that next year’s event runs even better.”

    FOCUS Wales co-founder Neal Thompson said:  “We’re really excited to have Tudur Owen involved.

    “We do lots for showcasing new Welsh music and I’m pleased we are now working alongside Tudur to do the same for new Welsh stand-up”

    Tickets for Tudur Owen’s Comedy Marathon are £8 each and are on sale now at www.focuswales.com/tickets.

    FOCUS Wales is supported by Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and Wrexham County Borough Council

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  • Gearing up for Christmas at the Foodbank

    Gearing up for Christmas at the Foodbank

    Wrexham’s foodbank is gearing up for a busy Christmas season and we went along to their main warehouse in Rhosddu see how they’re preparing.

    From the arrival of donations which all have to be weighed, dated and sorted to distribution once a voucher is issued is a logistical accomplishment that any organisation, voluntary or private would be proud of.

    The Foodbank is manned by over 100 dedicated volunteers who all make sure the operation works smoothly and no-one goes short of food once their need has been identified. The organisation is looking at accessing funding to employe a Project Manager and a Warehouse Manager to move the operation forward and ensure it remains as smooth running as it is now.

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    Donations come from individuals, businesses and the biggest donations come from Tesco, Sainsbury’s Churches, Rotary Clubs and Coleg Cambria.

    Cambell Edmonson, Chair of the Trustees of the Foodbank, said: “People in Wrexham are very generous and always step up to our appeals for donations. As Christmas is on its way we will be called upon to help families across Wrexham and we can only do this with their support.”

    About 3,500 individuals were helped in the last financial year. 1,500 of them children. Nationally there has been a 10–12% increase in foodbank usage.

    And it’s not just families who need help, lots of single people and couples find themselves in need at times, many of whom work in low paid employment.

    Why do people have to use a foodbank?

    The foodbank is all about helping those in a “crisis”.  It isn’t there for the homeless who usually have access to other specialist agencies. It’s there for individuals, couples and families who reach a point where they need a food parcel to get them over three days until their wages or benefits come through.

    Do they give a food parcel to anyone?

    No-one can just walk in and ask for food.  A voucher has to be issued to those who are recognised by a professional, such as a social worker, as being in crisis.  That voucher not only allows them access to a food parcel it also gives them lots of useful advice and contacts that will give them help to get them out of crisis and not using the foodbank.

    Two of our Lead members also came along on the visit, Cllr Paul Rogers, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti Poverty and Cllr Joan Lowe, Lead Member for Health and Adult Social Care.

    Paul said he was “very pleased to be able to visit the Foodbank and to see first hand the hard work that the hard working volunteers put in to ensure families in Wrexham have somewhere they can rely on in times of hardship. I will be supporting this worthwhile charity and I encourage people in Wrexham to give generously as we enter the winter months including the Christmas season which many people worry about due to their financial circumstances.”

    Joan explained how she was “humbled by the experience. It’s plain to see that this charity is well run and organised and is a lifeline to many individuals and families in Wrexham. We do have to remember though that in addition to food donations their operation needs money for rent, utilities and insurance and I ask those who can afford to to consider giving financially to the charity.”

    Donations can be made of non-perishable food that is in date. They can be taken to foodbank centres around Wrexham and also donated at local supermarkets.

    To find out more about Wrexham’s Foodbank and how you may be able to help other than by giving donations why not take a look at their website here.

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  • Beautiful shot of Erddig takes final slot in the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 Calendar Competition

    Beautiful shot of Erddig takes final slot in the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 Calendar Competition

    Well the search is over and we’ve found our 12 photos of the Wonders of Wrexham  (WOW) for our 2018 Calendar.

    An awesome photo of Erddig Hall in beautiful autumn colours and a first for us – a beautiful cow in the foreground has taken the top slot for the final month of October. The photo shows the historic and rural side of Wrexham and how the two have lived side by side for many, many years.

    Wrexham has some beautiful little gems

    Once again the winner is Geraint Roberts who has notched up a fantastic five wins in this competition. He has shown by his photographs that he clearly knows Wrexham well and that Wrexham has some beautiful little gems for the visitor, which is why North Wales was voted the fourth in the world of regions to visit.

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    Geraint said: “Wrexham does have some beautiful and unique architecture, sites of natural beauty and industrial heritage that make it unique in North Wales. I have enjoyed taking the photos and will continue to photograph and take pleasure in visiting these sites.”

    Organisers would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and shared their beautiful photos of Wrexham.

    The winners will be contacted as soon as the calendars are ready and will be invited to the Guildhall by the Mayor of Wrexham who will personally thank them all for their time and efforts and he will present them with their copies of the WOW 2018 Calendar.

    Pick up a copy at the Victorian Market

    The Calendar is already with our designers and will be on sale later this month. We’ll be giving further details about where you can buy it shortly, but if you miss that you can be sure of picking up a copy at the Victorian Market on 7 December.

    All profits from the sale of the WOW 2018 Calendar will be donated to the Mayor’s Charities.

    The full line up – January through to December

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  • A New Vision for Old Wrexham

    A New Vision for Old Wrexham

    Wrexham is a town with a strong market history and a lot of fantastic historical assets to boot.

    We’re already making use of Wrexham’s past as a market town in the development of Tŷ Pawb, a new arts, markets and community development.

    But we’re also working on a funding bid which – if successful – could see even more of the town’s architectural jewels brought back to life, and make use of old Wrexham’s best assets to help build up the Wrexham of the future.

    We’ll shortly submit an application for Townscape Heritage funding to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which will help to enhance the distinct historic environment within Wrexham Town Centre Conservation Area.

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    The scheme will be focused on some of the strongest historical assets right in the heart of Wrexham town centre.

    A key element of our bid seeks to provide building owners, local people, agents, architects and contractors the chance to train and upskill in the restoration of older buildings and the use of traditional building skills.

    We’re also working with our partners to develop a comprehensive and accessible training programme to support the people of Wrexham build their skills and access employment.

    The application for the Townscape Heritage Scheme will be made in December to the HLF.

    We’re hoping that the Stage 1 bid is successful, and if so, we can put together a Stage 2 bid, which will go to the HLF in April 2019.

    And if all goes well, work could start on the town centre by autumn 2019.

    If successful, the Townscape Heritage Scheme would provide funds to building owners to give them the chance to significantly enhance the appearance and usability of their properties through alteration work, reinstating lost traditional features and carrying out essential repairs.

    Owners would also have the chance to help revive the town centre by bringing vacant and under-used buildings and upper floors into new use.

    It would give us the chance to publicise the town centre’s distinctive architectural character, and compliment other ongoing programmes which are looking to regenerate the town centre.

    We know that a lot of people will be interested in this project – there’s a lot of good work going on in the town centre at the moment, and building owners will be especially keen to hear what the project might mean for them and the properties they own – and, more broadly, the regeneration of Wrexham town centre.

    Building owners and occupiers in the Town Centre are invited to an information event at Meeting Room 1 of the Guildhall, Wrexham, between 3pm and 7pm on Monday, November 6.

    Officers will be on hand to discuss the bid and answer general questions, so if interested, your attendance would be welcome.

    Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Economic Performance and Regeneration, said: “If successful, this bid represents an excellent opportunity for Wrexham and its future regeneration.

    “We’ve a lot of fantastic historical assets within the Conservation Area and the prospect of their being renovated, and those out of use being brought back in to commercial use, is very promising.

    “I certainly hope this bid succeeds, and I’m very grateful to the officers involved for all the work they’ve put into it.”

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  • What’s everyone’s business, everyone’s concern and everybody’s responsibility?

    What’s everyone’s business, everyone’s concern and everybody’s responsibility?

    13 November will see the start of National Safeguarding Week 2017 and in this article we would like to highlight that Safeguarding from abuse of whatever nature is “everyone’s business, everyone’s concern and everybody’s responsibility.”

    The theme for this year’s Safeguarding week is “Resilience and Mental Health” and acting on what we see and hear going on around us may be a big step in helping someone’s mental health and making them more resilient to abuse in the future.

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    “What abuse are we talking about?”

    Abuse can be against both adults and children and can can be physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, racial or  financial. It could be something that makes a person frightened or upset.  It could also mean taking away their right to choose or taking advantage of them by stealing or making them pay for everything – even though they appear friends.

    “How can I help?”

    You can help by either reporting it yourself or encouraging victims to report.  You can report concern about an adult on 01978 298248 or about a child on 292039. If it is out of office hours call 0345 0533116 for either adults or children

    If someone is in immediate danger call the police.

    Concerns will be taken as seriously as “facts” and will be looked into to see if a full investigation is required.

    Cllr Joan Lowe, Lead Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: “Abuse takes all forms and can be against both adults and children, against those who are clearly vulnerable and sometimes against those who appear more resilient than most. We are all aware of it but don’t necessarily feel able to do something about it. We’d like to raise your awareness of what you can do and what advice you can give to anyone you know who is suffering abuse and needs help.”

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  • Have your say on budget proposals for our Environment and Planning Department

    Have your say on budget proposals for our Environment and Planning Department

    NOTE – This consultation has now closed (01.12.17)

    We are currently consulting on proposals to cut £13 million from our budget over the next two years and we want as many as people to have their say on the cuts proposed.

    We have to make these cuts as we continue to see reduced funding from central government. Since 2008 we have seen £52 million taken from our budgets and there is no sign that these “austerity” measures will stop.

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    In this article we are going to take a look at what the proposed cuts for our Environment and Planning Department which covers a wide range of services including recycling, refuse collection, waste disposal, highway repairs and maintenance, public and school transport, maintenance of public areas, crematorium and cemeteries, public rights of way, street lighting, food safety, licensing conservation and listed buildings to mention just a few.

    This department has put forward over £340,000 of cuts for 2018/19 and we have outlined below what these are:

    Charge for the collection of additional green waste bins

    Some households have more than one green bin and we are proposing to charge for emptying each extra green bin/s  at a cost of £30 per year per bin. All households will continue to have one green bin emptied for free.

    Review Blue Badge parking

    At the moment Blue Badge holders can park for free in any of the Council’s car parks. It is proposed to introduce charging in Council car parks for those who hold a Blue Badge.

    Introduce car parks in various parks and locations

    It is proposed to charge visitors to Alyn Waters, Ty Mawr, Nant Mill and Trevor Basin £1.00 to park.

    Charge members and staff to park

    At the moment some staff and elected members who use the town centre car parks can park for free. It is proposed to take away this entitlement and encourage more use of public transport. It will also generate additional income as some will choose to pay for parking in council owned car parks.

    Review the country parks

    The Council manages 11 country parks. This proposal would see a reduction in the number of park rangers and realign the service to focus on the safe management of the key parks sites of Alyn Waters and Ty Mawr. there would also be a review of our seasonal park facilities. To make sure the parks remained clean the Streetscene Service would help the rangers. The reduction in staff will mean some services including events and school work will be reduced and there will be a new service model developed.

    Increase annual fee for discretionary bus passes

    At the moment students who are not entitled to free school transport can use a concessionary bus pass where there is spare seating on a school bus. It is proposed to increase this from £50.00 per term to £100.00 per term.

    Increase crematorium charges

    The council has invested and improved the facilities at Pentre Bycan Crematorium over the last few years but the cost of cremations has only risen to cover inflation. It is proposed the increase Cremation fees by £50 for single cremations and £100 for joint/double cremations.

    Increase allotment fees

    It is proposed to increase allotment fees for all tenants by 25%. This would take the cost of a quarter plot to £39 a half plot to £72, and a full plot £122.

    Waste and recycling collection review.

    We’ve kept our waste and recycling collection services under review for the past two years and we have increased our recycling rates. We have new recycling vehicles, improved kerbside collection and rolled out both weekly food collections and new kerbside trolleys. The Council now wants to review the collection frequency of residual (black bin) waste with a view to further improving recycling rates and achieving service efficiencies.

    “We really appreciate your views”

    If you “agree” or “disagree” with some or all of these proposals we want you to let us know about it by taking part in the Difficult Decisions Consultation. We really appreciate your views and if you don’t want to take part in the whole consultation just click “don’t know” until you get to the section you wish to fill in.

    Your views are important to us so please don’t leave it to someone else to have all the say. Make sure you have yours.

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  • Another successful community clean up…

    Another successful community clean up…

    Council tenants were given a helping hand to recycle rubbish and household items recently at a community skip day.

    The event was organised by Wrexham Council’s Caia estate office and held in the Whitegate area of Caia Park.

    A skip was provided for tenants to dispose of unwanted items and bulky rubbish.

    Staff from the estate office, the Council’s Streetscene service and the Probation service were on hand to help tenants with some of the heavy work.

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    A valuable service for tenants

    Local Councillor for Whitegate, Cllr Brian Cameron, also attended. He said: “This has proved to be another very busy skip day at Whitegate and I’d like to thank the team from the estate office, Streetscene, the Probation Service and the local tenants for taking part in the event.

    “I think the success of today’s event shows what a useful service this is for tenants. It makes it so much easier for them to dispose of awkward items without having to travel far from their homes or arrange collections.”

    “I’m very pleased with how the day went  – apart from the weather! I hope we’ll be able to continue holding these events in future.”

    Busiest events seen this year

    Lead Member for Housing, Cllr David Griffiths, said: “Our five council estate offices regularly organise events such as these in communities across the county borough. They provide a valuable service, helping tenants to keep their homes tidy and clear out unwanted items.

    “We’ve seen some of the busiest ever events of this type over the summer months so I’m delighted that they are continuing to be successful and that more and more tenants are taking advantage of them.”

    You can find out more about these events by following the official Wrexham Council Housing Service page on Facebook.

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  • Put forward your community sporting star for the Sports Awards

    Put forward your community sporting star for the Sports Awards

    Do you know someone who does a lot for sport?

    Maybe you’re a member of a local community sporting team or club – or maybe you take your child to one.

    If so, it’s likely you know someone who goes above in beyond to keep that group going – whether it’s through putting the hours in during training or doing all they can to ensure the upkeep of grounds and equipment.

    Or are you a coach or trainer who’s seen one of your athletes smash barriers and train hard in order to achieve amazing results?

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    Either way, we want to hear from you.

    The Wrexham County Borough Council Sports Awards 2018 supported by Active Wrexham,will take place on Friday, February 23, 2018.

    Nominations open November 1, and we want to hear from individuals, sports clubs, schools and volunteers.

    We’re keen to hear from as many people as possible to make sure we recognise and honour all those athletes, coaches and volunteers doing their best to make Wrexham a centre of sporting excellence.

    Categories

    The categories are:

    • Junior Sports Personality of the Year
    • Sports Personality of the Year
    • Service to Sport Award
    • Coach of the Year
    • Disability Sports Personality of the Year
    • Volunteer of the Year
    • Organisation of the Year
    • NERS Achievement in Health Award

    The closing date for nominations is Friday, December 15.

    Cllr Paul Rogers, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Sport and Leisure, said: “This is an absolute must for anyone who knows someone who’s put the hours in or trained hard at their local sports club.

    “There are scores of people out there helping to consistently improve local sports in Wrexham, and a lot of them are unsung heroes who don’t get the credit they deserve.

    “The Sports Awards aims to give them that recognition, but we need to hear about them first – so I’d urge anyone who knows of someone who would merit that recognition to get in touch and nominate them.”

    To nominate, either e-mail sportsawards@wrexham.gov.uk for a nomination form, or visit the online nomination form here. 

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  • Help this half term go swimmingly

    Help this half term go swimmingly

    Keeping your children busy during the half-term holidays can be a job in itself.

    Luckily, we can help you keep them occupied – and hopefully burn off some excess energy along the way.

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    Wrexham Council and Freedom Leisure are offering free swimming lessons during the half term holidays for all Leisure Card holders.

    A full schedule of the times offered is available here.

    Cllr Paul Rogers, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “We recently invested more than£2.7million into all of our Leisure and Activity Centres, and we’d encourage parents to take advantage of the free swimming for children under 16 during the half term.

    “It’s an excellent chance to get your children active and keep them fit, while also keeping them busy during the half term.”

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