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New arts facility coming together nicely
We’ve taken a sneak peak inside the new arts facility that’s due to open next year as contractor’s Wynne Construction continue to transform the former market hall into an arts and market venue.
Works are coming on well as you can see from the photos and we can’t wait to see the end product next year.
Works are on schedule for completion early next year with a community celebration for its official opening next Easter.
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We’ll soon know what its name will be as voting has now finished on the three preferred names
- Ty Pawb
- Oriel M
- Cartref
That were put forward following a stakeholder meeting earlier this summer.

The new name will be agreed by Executive Board next month.
Take a look at how the finished facility is expected to look:
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August 7, 2017
Take a look at our July winner for the Wonders of Wrexham 2017 Calendar
A photo of the spectacular firework finale to the Underneath the Arches event at the Ponty Aqueduct has been voted the July winner in the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 Calendar.
“keep on sending in those photographs”
Geraint Roberts who took the photograph said:
“I knew when I took the photograph that it was a great shot. Underneath the Arches is a spectacular event with a brilliant firework finale. I encourage everyone to keep on sending in those photographs particularly as we are now into the summer holidays and everyone will be out and about more.”
The event is an annual celebration of the World Heritage Site and sees local residents of all ages enjoying an evening of music and song which ends with the lighting up of the arches of the Aqueduct and the awesome firework display.
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The Wonders of Wrexham 2018 Calendar competition was launched at the beginning of November following the news that North Wales is ranked fourth int he world of regions to visit. Staff at the time thought it only right that Wrexham celebrated its place in the world with a snap shot record of Wrexham throughout the year.
The aim of the competition is to find the photograph taken by an a amateur photographer which captures the essence of the month of entry.
Entries are now invited for August and with the summer holidays up on we’re sure you’ll be out and about a lot more so don’t forget to send us your snaps to calendar@wrexham.gov.uk
The winning photographs will all be features in a Wonders of Wrexham 2018 calendar which will be produced in November. There’s no prize except all 12 winners will receive copies of the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 Calendar when it is produced with their photo and name attributed.
Entries can be of anywhere in the County Borough but must be taken in the month of August.

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August 7, 2017
Important information for dog owners in Wrexham
If you’re a dog owner – and we know there’s lots of you out there – you should be aware of the restrictions that are in place across Wrexham when you’re out with your dog.
They’re there to protect you and your dog and members of the public who aren’t dog owners.
If you take your dog to one of our country parks they dog can run around free and have a great time but they should be on the lead when they’re in the car parks and Visitor Centres. This makes sense and protects you and your dog from harm.
If you dog is running free though in our parks and causing distress or nuisance to others though you must put it back on the lead when asked to do so by an authorised officer who can be an Enforcement Officer or Park Ranger.
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If you’re with your dog on the public footpaths and highways your dog should be on a lead at all times.
Dogs aren’t allowed on bowling greens, marked sports pitches and fenced children’s play areas, skate parks, tennis courts and multi use games areas.
“Pick up the poo or a £100 fine for you”
We wouldn’t want you to get fined for not picking up your dog’s poo so please make sure you take a bag with you whenever you’re out with your dog so you don’t get caught out. It is an offence not to pick it up and some irresponsible dog owners have been caught and fined for it.
The restrictions are part of the Public Spaces Protection Order which came into force earlier this year following public consultation which showed strong support for control of dogs in certain areas of our parks and visitor centres. They apply all over the county borough and are clearly signposted in our parks and public areas.
“more owners now picking up after their dogs”
Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for the Environment and Transport, said:
“The new measures have been in force since March and have been largely well received by dog owners and non-dog owners. We’ve kept them simple so there shouldn’t be any confusion about where dogs can and can’t go and I think they allow for dogs to be exercised properly and responsibly. Picking up after a dog has fouled is and always has been our main area of concern and I am pleased to say that since we started fining more for this particular offence officers are reporting more owners are now picking up after their dogs.”
If you don’t stick to the measures in place you could be fined so please make sure you’re familiar with them when you’re out and about with your four legged friend.
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August 7, 2017
Five things to do this week for a pound or less!
The third week of summer holidays is upon us and there is still loads going on across the County Borough. This week we have picked out the events you can let your kids get stuck into without paying more than £1!
Pom Pom Animals – 50p
If your child is aged 5 to 12 years, call in to Wrexham Library on Monday August 7, 11am-12pm, and let them show their creative side. This pom pom animals craft session costs just 50p. Booking is essential, so call 01978 292090 for more information.
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Roman coins – £1
Wrexham Museum are holding a roman coin themed make and take session on Tuesday August 8, 10.30am-12.30pm. For more information, contact the museum on 01978 297460.
Sports and Games – FREE
Young people aged 8-14 can call in to Bellevue Park for a free sports and games session on Wednesday August 9, 1-3pm. Call 01978 763140 for more information.
Summer movie – £1
If it is a bit grey or rainy outside – or you just fancy a sit down with some pop corn and a good film – head over to Gwersyllt Community Resource Centre for 2pm on Thursday August 10. For just £1, this week you can watch Moana and enjoy a drink and popcorn! Call 01978 722880 for tickets and more information.
Books Inside Out – 50p
Last but not least, children aged 7-10 years can come along to the animal themed creative writing workshop in Wrexham Library on Friday August 11, 1-2.30pm. Booking is essential so call 01978 292090 for more details.
Next time: Five things to do indoors!
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August 7, 2017
Want to learn some new skills on your BMX bike?
If you have a child over 7 who has a BMX bike you may be interested in this cool event that’s taking place at Ponciau Banks Park on Monday 14 August.
Professional BMX Coach Martin “Oggy” Ogden will be at the Park to teach new skills to young people. Martin has been in BMX for many years and has always been at the top of his game with many number one spots and titles over the years.
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The sessions run between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm and costs £7.50 per child for the whole session. Booking is essential as places are limited.
All you will need to send with your child is a packed lunch and a BMX bike. If you have helmets and knee pads bring them along but there are some available for use on the day.
To make sure of your child’s space ring now on 01978 822780.

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August 4, 2017
Are you willing to risk a £50,000 fine?
Let’s face it we all have rubbish that we need to dispose of and that’s why most of us either use our household waste bin or if we have too much we take it to the household recycling centre.
There are some of you out there though that think it’s OK to leave it in or around our litter bins. They are meant for just that “litter”, stuff that people need to dispose of when they’re out and about like a crisp packet or empty can.
“litter bins are not for business waste”
Litter bins are not meant for dumping general rubbish or, what’s happening more and more is some businesses have also taken to using them for their shop waste. Litter bins are not for business waste. Businesses should have a trade contract to safely remove their rubbish and our enforcement teams will be speaking to one or two who have been identified to make sure they don’t carry on doing this.
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“It’s lazy and unacceptable”
Cllr David A Bithell Lead Member for Environment and Transport said:
“Unfortunately this problem is increasing which means our resources are taken up by removing rubbish from businesses and householders who cannot be bothered to take it to our recycling sites of dispose of it in their own household bin.
“There are no more excuses. Facilities are available for people to use rather than dump on the side of a litter bin which is lazy and unacceptable. Most of the general public use the facilities available or recycle their waste in a responsible manner, what’s become more concerning is that some businesses are also doing the same instead of having a contract for disposing of their waste correctly We are having a particular problem in Rhosddu and Smithfield areas at the moment and I have asked our team to pay particular attention to these areas.
“Our Enforcement Team are taking a hard line in tackling this problem and will not hesitate to prosecute those who abuse the law and a fine of up to £50,000 can be issued if people are caught.”
Household Recycling Centres are available at three sites in the county borough, Bryn Lane on Wrexham Industrial Estate, Brymbo and Plas Madoc. You can find more about them here
At the Bryn Lane site there is a Recycling shop run in partnership with Nightingale House.
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August 4, 2017
A statement on the fire safety of our external wall insulation systems
As part of the ongoing drive to improve council housing across the county borough, we’d like to further reassure tenants that the external wall insulation we’re using complies with safety standards.
Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, councils across the UK faced questions about the type of materials they were using.
Wrexham Council would like to further reassure tenants and residents that the external wall insulation we install has been subject to in-depth testing and complies with British Standards and current Building Regulations.
Independent fire safety tests
We use two types of external wall insulation system, depending on the type of building.
These are both insulated render/brick slip systems, designed for low-rise buildings, rather than the ventilated rain-screen system used to refurbish Grenfell Tower.
We have recently consulted with the two manufacturers which supply external wall insulation systems to the council.
They have given us further reassurance that both systems have passed full, independent fire-safety tests.
Extensive modernisation programme
We are currently continuing with the external wall insulation programme across the county borough.
The work is being carried out in stages and will be completed by 2020.
The insulation is being installed on non-traditional properties such as steel-framed and timber houses.
These types of buildings are generally harder and more expensive to heat than cavity-wall insulated, brick-built houses.
External wall insulation is designed to improve the energy-efficiency of the properties and make them cheaper for our tenants to heat, as well as extend the lifetime of the buildings by protecting their structures from the elements.
This work is part of the council’s extensive modernisation programme to ensure we achieve the Welsh Government’s Welsh Housing Quality Standard.
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August 4, 2017
Looking for work? We might have just the job for you…
Wrexham Council’s Housing Repairs Service is currently recruiting for qualified construction workers in a number of trades, including plasterers, gas plumbers and labourers.
The Housing Responsive Repairs Service is part of Wrexham Council’s Housing & Economy Department. They carry out repair and maintenance work on council owned housing properties.
A great team to be a part of
With 11,200 properties to maintain and approximately 1000 void properties to bring up to a lettable standard each year across the county borough, the Housing Repairs Service is a busy, reactive and varied department and a great team to be a part of.
With good terms and conditions, such as flexible working, 23 days annual leave, local authority pension scheme and a guaranteed monthly salary, it is definitely worth considering.
There may also be opportunities for further training and qualifications as part of the job.
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“I get to work all over the county borough..”
A recently recruited joiner explains what he enjoys about working for the Repairs Service:
“My job involves going out to council properties and I work on all kinds of joinery jobs such as door frames, locks, windows, staircases and full kitchen installations in void properties. I applied for a job with the Council because I knew they had a good reputation as a well-run organisation and I’d get a chance to learn more skills and further my career prospects. It’s a really good team to work for. There’s a good working atmosphere and I especially enjoy the variation. I get to work in properties all over the county borough on different projects so it keeps the job interesting all the time.”
Lead Member for Housing, Cllr David Griffiths, said: “There are a number of excellent job opportunities on offer at the moment. This is a chance to work with a busy and experienced team with the possibility of further training and qualifications in the future, so I would encourage anyone who is interested to have a look at the council jobs board and get their applications in as soon as possible.”
For more information visit the council vacancies web page
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August 3, 2017
Sports groups – don’t miss out on the next round of Community Chest funding!
There are loads of sporting groups in Wrexham, offering training on sports such as football, rugby, boxing, athletics, tennis and many more.
Are you a member of one of these many community sporting groups? Maybe you’re involved in running one?
If so, don’t miss out on the chance to get some extra funding, which could help you with everything from equipment to training.
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Sports Wales is a Wales-wide project which encourages people to get involved in local sports, and is offering up to £1500 per community group via its Community Chest scheme.
The programme has already seen more than £18,000 given to groups since April, 2017.
And if your group specifically promotes sports for women and girls, disabled participants and social inclusion, you could be due even more money.
The current round of funding is open until Wednesday, August 23, with the Sports Wales panel meeting to discuss applications on Wednesday, September 6.
Sports can “bring people together”
Cllr Paul Rogers, Lead Member for Youth and Anti-Poverty, said: “There are a lot of good sports and athletics groups out there which do excellent work in their community.
“They’re not just helping people to get fit and stay fit – they’re also helping to bring people together, give them a chance to make new friends and socialise.
“I’d encourage any sports groups who think they could benefit from grant support to get in touch and take advantage of this opportunity.”
For more information, contact Louise Brady, Sports Development Assistant Manager at Wrexham Council, on 01978 297359 or by e-mail at louise.brady@wrexham.gov.uk.
Further information is also available on our website.
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August 3, 2017
Check out this fantastic offer for one enthusiastic person
An exciting opportunity for a person has come up with our well established and well respected Building control Team.
They need an enthusiastic hard working, self-motivated and career minded Trainee Building Control Surveyor.
You will need to have an interest in building construction and Building Regulations and be willing to learn and study to become a fully qualified Building Control Surveyor.
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Starting salary is £15,014 and you will need to have 5 GCSE’s.
Interested? Then contact Dave Sharp for an informal discussion on 01978 298876
Closing Date 11 August 2017 – Commencing Salary to £15,807.
For details of how to apply check out the link here
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August 3, 2017