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“Message of congratulations to our pupils” for GCSE results
Wrexham pupils are celebrating success today with their GCSE and vocational examination results.
In total, 1206 pupils sat a broad range of GCSE, vocational and skills qualifications. This is the first year when many of the qualifications have been introduced.
Half of Wrexham pupils have achieved 5 A*-C grades inclusive of English/Welsh and maths. The percentage of pupils achieving 5 grades at A*/A has increased by 3 percent.
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Councillor Phil Wynn, Lead Member Education, said: “I wish to extend a message of congratulations to our pupils for their hard work and commitment to their studies and for achieving their personal goals.
“I wish them well as they now enter the world of further education, training or employment. We will continue to support our schools as together we aspire to achieve educational excellence for young people in Wrexham.”
Ian Roberts, Wrexham’s Head of Education said: “I warmly congratulate our young people. With support from their teachers, parents and carers, they have worked very hard to achieve success.
“There has been many outstanding achievements by students of all abilities. The Local Authority and GwE, the regional school improvement service will continue to work with our schools to ensure all of our pupils achieve their potential.”
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August 24, 2017
Roadworks mean improvements for main Wrexham gateway
Roadworks will take place on the roundabout on Ruabon Road roundabout where it meets Fairy Road and Victoria Road.
The works will take place on the 29 August and as this road is very busy at times the works will be carried out during off peak traffic periods.
We will carry out the works in two phases:
Phase 1 Thursday 24 August 2017 between 7.00 and 11.00 pm
Additional highway drainage will be put on Ruabon Road next to the roundabout. 4 way traffic lights will be in place for the works and removed when they’re finished.
Phase 2 Tuesday 29 August 2017 through to Saturday 2 September.
Victoria Road will be closed from Edward Street through to the roundabout on Ruabon Road. Fairy Road from the junction with Court Road will also be closed through to the Ruabon Road roundabout. Diversions will be in place and the works will take place between 7.00 and 11.00 pm. 2 way traffic lights will be in place to control the traffic travelling along Ruabon Road.
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Access to properties and pedestrian access through the works will be available at all times during the works although there may be some slight delays at times.
Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said:
“These works are essential to improve the road surface in this area. They are part of a series of planned improvements in the town centre and, whilst I know it will cause disruption to some of we plan to keep this to a minimum.”
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August 23, 2017
Want to help the homeless? Read more here
You’ll likely have heard of some of the news around homelessness in Wrexham.
The current use of the Groves is well-known, and we know that people want to do what they can to help out.
Some people have already set up collections of supplies, food and money to support the vulnerable people currently on the site.
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These people look hungry – can I give them food, supplies or money?
We completely understand and respect people’s drive to help out those in need.
After all, the service users and vulnerable people involved are human beings, and it’s only natural that people want to help.
But it is strongly advised that you not give food or money directly to those in need.
It might help them in the shorter term, but in the longer term, it means they have money to spend on drugs, which only locks them in to a dangerous and damaging habit – and nobody wants that.
And if they get money and food from members of the public, there’s no incentive for them to engage with agencies that can support them long-term.
Instead, consider giving what support you can to a charity which has the resources and expertise needed to help these individuals and tackle these problems in the long-term.
But I really want to help – isn’t there anything I can do?
Of course. Charities and similar organisations working in the area are always on the lookout for donors or volunteers, and will welcome support offered.
For more information on how you can really make a difference and to find out more about where support is needed, contact Ty Croeso, Grosvenor Road, Wrexham, LL11 1BT (Ty Croeso is run by The Wallich, a charity which supports the homeless in Wales).
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August 22, 2017
What’s for lunch?
Do you want to know what your child is getting for lunch?
Whether your child is in primary or secondary school, it is always good to know what is cooking in the school kitchen, so why not subscribe to Wrexham Council’s school meals service emails by clicking here.
Signing up means that you will find out what is on the menu each week as well as what’s on offer on special themed days, such as St David’s Day or Bonfire Night.
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Why Choose a School Meal For Your Child?
- Freshly prepared nutritious meals, using basic wholesome ingredients.
- Fully trained and qualified catering staff who care, and will make every effort to encourage your child to choose a healthy meal.
- 3-week cycle menu, with a varied choice of meal options.
- Menus that comply with the nutritional standards for school lunches, set by the Welsh Government.
- The school meal offers good value for money.
- Special dietary needs can be catered for.
- Vegetarian choices available daily.
- Development of social skills.
- Food to help children think and grow.
- Increase in concentration levels in the afternoon after eating a well balanced school lunch.
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August 22, 2017
A483 Croesfoel Roundabout – disruption on 24 August
Works to replace a broken a sign on the Croesfoel Roundabout will take place on Thursday 24 August during the evening.
The sign is a Chevron sign that was unfortunately damaged. The works will cause inconvenience to roundabout users for about two hours.
The inner lane of the roundabout will be coned off and the slip roads will be reduced to one lane whilst the replacement takes place.
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Cllr David A Bithell, Lead member for the Environment and Transport, said:
“It is very unfortunate but this warning sign must be replaced as it is currently very damaged. I know staff will try to keep disruption to a minimum and will open the carriageways as soon as is practical.”
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August 21, 2017
How a derelict house got a new lease of life…
A former derelict townhouse has been refurbished, ready to go on the market, thanks to a Wrexham Council initiative.
The property, in Rhosddu, had previously been in poor condition, with a number of internal and external issues which made it virtually uninhabitable.
A new kitchen and bathroom were installed as part of the refurbishment, as well other improvements such as re-plastered walls.
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Help from Houseproud
The work to improve the property was coordinated by Wrexham Council, through the Houseproud scheme. The scheme helps homeowners to carry out improvements by arranging all the work on their behalf and ensuring that reliable tradesmen and contractors are used.
Help to fund the work was provided by a loan from the Welsh Government’s Vibrant and Viable Places (VVP) fund. This is a project designed to help regenerate town centres, coastal communities and Communities First areas around Wales.
The refurbishment work was carried out by P.V. Groom Ltd.
Paul Martin (WCBC Housing Renewal Surveyor), Sion Wynne (WCBC Housing Partnership Officer), Cllr Terry Evans (Lead Member for Economy – Economic Development and Regeneration), Cllr David Griffiths (Lead Member for Housing)
Money spent will be recylced
Local Councillor for Grosvenor, Cllr Marc Jones, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring this property up to good condition and it’s great news that it will soon be on the market.
“It’s important that we do everything possible to meet people’s housing needs in Wrexham so it’s very positive to hear that schemes like this are proving successful and that the money spent will be recycled to improve other empty or derelict properties in the future.”

Lead Member for Economy – Economic Development and Regeneration, Cllr Terry Evans, said: “This is a great example of how Vibrant and Viable Places funding can help make a real difference in our local communities. It’s allowed us to fund improvement work which may not have been possible otherwise and it now means we have a home in very good condition, ready to go on the market.”
Lead Member for Housing, Cllr David Griffiths, said: “The Houseproud scheme really does offer a great service for any homeowners looking for a safe, easy way to get those essential jobs done professionally and with the minimum of fuss. I’m pleased to see it has achieved such great results here and that we’ve been able to transform this property.”
For more information on the Houseproud scheme telephone 01978 315300
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August 18, 2017
Congratulations to all A-Level students!
Well done to all this year’s A level students, who have achieved some fantastic results.
The overall A level pass rate in Wrexham schools is 96.7%, with almost three quarters (72%) of the grades awarded at A* – C level.
The pass rate for Wrexham schools’ sixth form leavers achieving the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma qualification is at 87.1% – is 7.5% above last year’s performance.
This year, 93% of Wrexham schools’ sixth formers followed the qualification, which requires students to be successful in a range of traditional academic, vocational and skills qualifications.
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Cllr Phil Wynn, Lead Member for Education, said: “Our young people are to be warmly congratulated for their commitment, hard work and success. They, along with their families and schools, can be very proud of their achievements. I am particularly pleased to see the increasing numbers of our students achieving such success with the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification.”
Ian Roberts, Wrexham’s Head of Education said: ‘I congratulate Wrexham sixth form students as they celebrate their A level and Welsh Baccalaureate results. These results today are the culmination of many years’ commitment and hard work by our young people, supported by their families and schools. I wish all our students well as they move on to higher education, training or employment.“
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August 17, 2017
Come and have a look at new Wrexham gym facilities
By now, you’ll probably be fully clued up to the work that’s taken place at the Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centre.
The gym facilities are closed this week for a series of improvements.
But this weekend, the gym and its new facilities will be open to the public.
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An open weekend will take place at Waterworld on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20.
A range of activities will be on offer for those who want to try out the gym.
Functional classes will be held on the gym floor, with Master Trainer demonstrations on the new equipment and instructors running trial exercise classes.
Some of the new equipment on offer at the gym includes the new Skill Mill developed by Technogym; the first product which allows everyday gym-goers and training athletes to improve their power, speed, stamina and agility, providing a number of whole-body workouts.
The new Omnia suite, which allows for a number of people to take part in a range of exercises on the same equipment, will also be on display.
And demonstrations will be held of the gym’s new Wellness Key, which allows users to track their fitness and progress across a variety of equipment.
A child-friendly event will also be held at the main pool from 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
“Encourage all to come along”
Cllr Paul Rogers, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty and with responsibility for leisure, said: “The new gym facilities are going to be really impressive and I’d recommend that anyone who’s interested in our gym and leisure services come along to take a look for themselves.
“The Open Weekend will also be a great event for families who might want to make use of other facilities at Waterworld – such as the pool – more often, and as such I’d encourage all those interested to come along.”
Andy Harris, Freedom Leisure Area Manager, said: “We are excited that phase one of the improvement works at Waterworld is coming to fruition and customers will get to see their fantastic new gym, packed with incredible kit.
“We thank everyone for their patience during the work and hope they will join us for the open day.
“We shall now plough on with further phases and works, to include state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio and further improvements to the centre.
“We’d once again like to thank Wrexham County Borough Council for their support.”
For more information on the Open Weekend or what’s on at Waterworld, call the centre on 01978 297300.
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August 17, 2017
What’s worth more than £115 million to Wrexham?
News just out shows that tourism figures for Wrexham are worth a staggering £115.9 million to the local economy- that an increase of over 37% since 2010.
The industry also supports more than 1600 full time jobs for local people.
Last year there were 2.57 million visits with more visitors choosing to stay overnight which is excellent news.
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“an excellent visitor experience”
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for the Economy and Regeneration, said:
“These are excellent figures which show that our Destination Management Plan and tourism partners are working hard to promote the area and to ensure an excellent visitor experience. With some of the most beautiful countryside in the world, two National Trust properties, a World Heritage site, excellent food and accommodation we certainly have a lot to offer.”
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August 17, 2017
If an election was called tomorrow could you vote?
We’re about to start sending out forms asking you to check and update the information on the electoral register.
We call this the “Annual Canvass” and it’s a really important exercise to make sure that anyone who isn’t on the register can get their names on on it quickly. You mightn’t be on there because you’ve recently moved house or have just turned 18. Whatever the reason if you aren’t on the register you can’t vote.
As soon as you receive the form please check the details. You then have two options:
• If all the details remain the same visit www.householdresponse.com/wrexham, call 0800 197 9871 or text NOCHANGE followed by both parts of your security code to 80212 – standard charges will apply.
• If the details need to be updated or if someone needs to be added or removed you should visit www.householdresponse.com/wrexham and make the necessary changes. Once this is done you should register new people on www/gov.uk/register-to-vote. You will need to have your National Insurance Number available. If you are unable to register online you will be sent an Invitation to Register form which you should complete. Once this is done you will be registered to vote.
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Research by the independent Electoral Commission showed that home movers are far less likely to be registered than those that have lived at the same address for a long time. 94% of people who have been at their property for more than sixteen years will be registered compared to 30% of people who have lived in an address for less than one year.
Private renters are also far less likely to be registered than those who own their property outright with 95% of home owners in Wales on the electoral register compared to 51% of private renters.
Dr Helen Paterson, Returning Officer, said:
“It’s really important that you respond as soon as possible so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register. We’re not expecting to go to the polls again for some time but, as has happened earlier this year, an election can be called at any time so please get on the register now by completing the form and returning it as soon as possible.”
It’s also a legal requirement to give the information asked for in the Annual Canvass – even if you have no changes to make. There is the possibility that you could be fined up to £1,000 for not doing anything so please open the form as soon as it arrives and do what’s required.
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August 17, 2017