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Have you considered an Apprenticeship or Traineeship with Wrexham Council?
We have three very exciting schemes for you to choose from…
Whether you would like to learn a trade within our Housing Team, combine office and site work with our Environmental Team, or be office-based within a department of your choice with our Corporate Team, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
As well as earning a wage, all Apprentices/Trainees will enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Spending time with experienced staff.
- Option to study towards a job-related qualification.
- Paid holidays and receiving the same benefits as other employees.
- Working for at least 30 hours per week.
- Gaining skills from a variety of placements.
Corporate Apprentice Scheme
The apprentice will be supported by Coleg Cambria and Workforce Development to complete their chosen work-based learning NVQ qualification, with the opportunity to progress to the higher level.
To ensure the apprentice receives the best experience and development, the individual will rotate across a range of service areas over a two-year period.
The service will identify a manager and mentor to support the placement for the whole period in their service area.
This will provide wellbeing and job role support to ensure the apprentice is able to perform to the best of their ability and to gain as much experience as possible from the council’s Apprenticeship Scheme.
Housing Apprentice Scheme
Our four-year programme brings learning and earning together.
Not only will you study towards a nationally recognised qualification, you’ll earn a competitive salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable knowledge and experience.
With excellent training opportunities, varied career paths and secure employment, this programme will kick-start your career allowing you to set the foundations for your future.
We run an apprenticeship scheme for craft trades, which covers plastering, joinery, painting, bricklaying, plumbing and electrical.
Environment Traineeship Scheme
A Traineeship is a genuine job and under all circumstances a trainee will be employed from day one.
We will offer valuable work experience opportunities and support the Trainees to develop their skills and knowledge with the aim of them gaining permanent employment within Wrexham Council.
The traineeship is a two-year scheme that combines office and on site work, providing skills and experience whilst building confidence.
For more information take a look at our jobs portal or call 01978 292070
Applications close on midnight on 30 April 2023.
April 26, 2023
Wrexham named as one of Tree Cities of the World 2022!
We’ve joined an international network of cities dedicated to fostering and promoting the best urban tree management practices in the world!
The Arbor Day Foundation made the announcement in recognition of our planting programme, tree protection and ongoing maintenance of our urban forest. Wrexham joins Newport as the only other city in Wales recognised with this honour and is one of only 169 cities in 21 countries across the world!
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To earn Tree Cities of the World recognition, cities and towns had demonstrate commitment by meeting five standards:
- establish responsibility for the care of trees
- set arboricultural strategy and policy to govern the asset and risk management of forests woodlands and trees
- maintain an updated inventory of local tree resources
- allocate resources for a tree management plan
- hold annual events celebrating trees and their benefits to educate schools and communities
The Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Both organizations came together in 2019 to found Tree Cities of the World. The programme is a global effort to recognise cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed and duly celebrated.
“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak, said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We all want to live in a city that is healthy, resilient, and beautiful – trees serve as a common language to make that possible. Being recognised in the Tree Cities of the World programme means that your city is committing to go above and beyond to define trees as critical green infrastructure for your citizens.”
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Planning said, “We are delighted that Wrexham has been recognized as a Tree City of the World. We are proud to join a global network of towns and cities dedicated to protecting and enhancing their tree stock and promoting the values of trees through community engagement and good asset management.
“Our tree planting schemes throughout this autumn and winter have seen over 10,000 trees planted throughout the county. We have planted a variety of tree species from native broadleaved whips to large standard trees as well as several fruit orchards. This supports our ongoing and ambitious efforts to establish an increased canopy cover across Wrexham to 20% by 2026.
Darren Williams, Chief Officer, Environment and Technical, said, “Receiving the title of Tree City of The world is in recognition for the hard work and efforts of staff and volunteers in recent years to plant, protect and manage the trees so vital for our health and well-being and for that of our local economy.
“We gratefully accept this prestigious recognition and will continue in our commitment to the protection and enhancement of the individual trees and woodlands which collectively create Wrexham’s urban forest. “

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April 25, 2023
Enter this draw and you could win £50!
Over the next few weeks, we are asking you to tell us what you know about elections and where you want to find information about voting and elections in Wrexham.
Fill out our electoral services survey and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher just for taking part.
So…whether you know a little, nothing or everything there is to know about elections we want to hear from you.
The aim of the survey is to understand what you need from Wrexham Council’s electoral services. Completing the survey means we will know what information you need and, most importantly, where you want to find it.
You have until June 4 to complete the survey and be in with the chance of winning that £50 voucher.
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April 25, 2023
Wrexham Mayor Cllr Brian Cameron has written to Wrexham AFC Football club on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council, congratulating the club on their recent successes.
It is with immense pride that I am writing to you to congratulate the club on their historic promotion and return to the Football League. I also wish to congratulate Wrexham AFC Women’s team for their success in going up in the Adran League. What a truly wonderful time it is to be a Wrexham fan.
I want to thank you all for the immense amount of effort you have all put in this season. It goes without saying as the images across the internet and on the news speak volumes, but I have to say how much you’ve done us all so very proud.
You brought the entire community of our city together as one, created memories that will last a lifetime for all those in attendance and given the youth of Wrexham excellent inspiration and the lesson of never giving up.
Being a season ticket holder for over four decades, I have seen many spectacles and felt a variety of emotions but the displays I have seen of late are the fondest of them all. The future truly is bright for both the men’s and women’s teams and I am looking forward to cheering you on with the rest of Wrexham.
Once again, it is a privilege to give my congratulations on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council to you all for what you have achieved. You are the pride of Wrexham.

Yours sincerely
Cllr Brian Cameron – Mayor of Wrexham
April 25, 2023
World-class cycling returns to Wrexham this year
Wrexham will welcome the return of the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, the Tour of Britain, for the first time in eight years this September.
Over 100 of the world’s best riders will be heading to the city, which has been confirmed as the finish location of stage two on Monday 4 September.
Wrexham last featured in the Tour when it co-hosted the race’s Grand Départ in 2015. Italian sprinter and former European champion Elia Viviani sprinted to victory that day, ahead of home favourite Mark Cavendish, in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 spectators.
More recently, the city hosted a stage start of the Women’s Tour, the Tour of Britain’s sister event, last June.
Since its return in 2004, the Tour of Britain has become a cornerstone of the UK sporting calendar. Over 15 million people have watched the event in person, with the race generating over £330m for the UK economy to date.
Full details of stage two – including the start location, route and timetable – will be announced in due course.
Councillor Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Economy, said: “Hosting the stage two finish of the Tour of Britain will once again put the spotlight on the county borough, and will add to the incredible excitement and buzz about Wrexham at the moment.
“We’re Wales’ newest city, we have an amazing football club, we’re making friends and attracting visitors from all over the world – and now we’ve been named as a key location in the one of the most prestigious sporting events in world cycling.
“It doesn’t get better than that, and the event will bring huge benefits to the local economy – helping to raise Wrexham’s profile as a location for exciting events, and increasing footfall into the city centre.
“This is fantastic news for Wrexham.”
Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Wrexham back to the Tour of Britain after a seven-year absence. The city is definitely getting used to having the eyes of the sporting world on it now, so we’re hopeful that people will once again line the streets in their thousands for what promises to be a fast and thrilling race to the finish on Monday 4 September!
“Having worked with Wrexham last year to deliver a fine stage of the Women’s Tour cycle race in the city, I’m thrilled that we’re able to team up once again in 2023 and help create more lasting memories for local people.”
The Tour of Britain 2023 will begin in Greater Manchester on Sunday 3 September and culminate eight stages later in South Wales (Sunday 10 September). Along the way the riders will race through East Riding of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk and Essex, creating an unforgettable sporting spectacle that is free for all to watch.
More details of this year’s race, including full stage routes and competing teams, will be announced in the coming weeks.
ITV4 will continue to broadcast live flag-to-flag coverage of every stage, as well as a nightly highlights show, allowing fans in the UK to watch the action unfold wherever they are.
April 24, 2023
Use this little button to translate, read and listen to information more easily…
You may have noticed this little icon in the top right-hand corner of Wrexham Council’s website and news blog recently (it looks like a person doing a star-jump).
So what does it do?
We’re pleased to announce we’ve added translation, reading and speech support with the ReachDeck toolbar – helping to make online information about council services more available to everyone.
Try it out
Click or tap on the little icon. This will launch the ReachDeck toolbar along the top of your screen.
Translate text
To translate text, click on the square ‘A’ icon and then select the language you want from the dropdown list.
Until now we’ve only shared information in Welsh and English, but you can now read our web-pages in pretty much any language – including Polish, Portuguese and Ukrainian.
Listen to text
To hear text read aloud, simply click on the ‘finger’ icon (it looks like a finger tapping a button) and hover your mouse over any text. From a touchscreen device you’ll have to click on the text to hear it.
You can also select any text on the page and download it as an MP3 file (using the ‘MP3’) icon so you can listen to it later.
Enlarge text
If you click on the round ‘magnifying glass’ icon (with an ‘A’ in the middle), the text will be enlarged when it’s read aloud.
To explore more, click on the question mark (?) icon to discover what each feature on the toolbar does.
Why is this important?
Councillor Paul Roberts, Lead Member with responsibility for community cohesion and equality, says:
“A person with a visual impairment might struggle to read text, and someone with a cognitive disability might find it difficult to read information on a crowded web page.
“Language can also be a barrier, and in a diverse community it’s important to make information available in as many languages as possible…so I’m really pleased we’ve been able to adopt this technology.”
Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones, Lead Member with responsibility for ICT and customer services, says:
“Visitors to our website and news blog can now choose to have content read aloud, remove distracting content and translate our web pages into over 100 languages.
“The ReachDeck toolbar will help ensure everyone can access the same information and services online, so please help spread the word.”
Tell your friends and family
So if you know someone who doesn’t speak Welsh or English, or struggles to read text on screen because of an impairment, let them know about this clever little feature we’ve added to our website.
Encourage them to give it a try.
April 21, 2023
Looking to earn money, find independence and get on the career ladder?
Guest article from Jobs Growth Wales+
You might be searching for the right job, figuring out your next steps in education or maybe you just need some support to get you there.
That’s where Jobs Growth Wales+ can help. It’s a great way to boost your confidence and get a taste of work you might be interested in. You’ll also have access to free training, work placements and paid jobs with employers in your area.
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What is Jobs Growth Wales+?
Jobs Growth Wales+ is a training and development programme that gives you the skills, qualifications and experience you need to get a job or further training.
If you’re living in Wales, are aged between 16-18 years old and are not in full-time education, employment or training you could benefit from Jobs Growth Wales+.
It’s a very flexible programme, designed around you. So, it’s a good option whether you want just a little help or more support with particular needs.
How to access Jobs Growth Wales+
All you need to do is get in contact with Working Wales. One of their friendly advisers will talk to you about the help that you need and what support is available.
If Jobs Growth Wales+ is right for you, you’ll be referred on to the programme. An approved Jobs Growth Wales+ provider will then develop and deliver a support plan designed around your specific needs.
If you’re still in education and thinking of leaving this year, you can also chat to your Careers Adviser about Jobs Growth Wales+.
Want more information on Jobs Growth Wales+?
You can find out more information on Jobs Growth Wales+ by visiting Jobs Growth Wales+.
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April 21, 2023
Pop into Tŷ Pawb to support local artists living with dementia
Local artists living with dementia will be displaying their work at Tŷ Pawb next week…alongside lots of other activities to help highlight support available.
Wrexham Art for Dementia and Disability Arts Cymru will be proudly displaying their work at the city centre venue as part of a week of activities running from April 21 to April 27.
The schedule includes Dementia Friends information sessions, where you can find out more about the help and support available for people living with dementia and their carers.
You can also experience Reminiscence Interactive Activities Therapy (RITA), and take part in a wonderful musical activity called Singing for the Brain!
Councillor Frank Hemmings, who is a Dementia Ambassador with the Alzheimer’s Society, says:
“The art group is well supported by a large number of students and their carers, and they’re looking forward to displaying some of their work at Tŷ Pawb over the coming days.
“In many cases art has proved to be a great therapy for those living with dementia and they’re often surprised by the quality of work they produce. It’s a lovely, friendly group and a great example of how people can live well with dementia and have a fulfilling life.
“Please pop into Tŷ Pawb and take a look at the art on display, and to find out more about the support available for local people living with dementia and their carers.”
To find out more, follow Dementia Friendly Wrexham on Facebook.
The Dementia-Friendly Week takes place alongside the launch of the DAC (Disability Arts Cymru) ‘Aildanio’ exhibition in Tŷ Pawb’s Gallery One.
The exhibition is funded by Arts Council Wales and features 26 pieces of work by disabled Wales-based artists, selected from over 100 submissions of creative responses to an ‘Aildanio’ (reignite) moment.
The exhibition will travel across Wales between November 2022 and September 2023.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience cutting edge and provoking visual art work from some of Wales’ best artists. Further information on the Tŷ Pawb website.
Aildanio: 2022-23 Arts Prize Exhibition
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April 19, 2023
Wrexham residents are getting loft insulation telephone calls – is it a scam?
A number of concerned Wrexham residents have reported that they’ve received telephone calls from a business claiming to be from ‘Central Government’ or ‘the Council’ or another organisation.
The callers told the residents that the loft insulation at their property needs to be inspected to check if it complies and is non-irritant, and they offered to send a surveyor to check this using thermal imaging.
Wrexham Trading Standards believe this is just an attempt to gain access to the property to replace insulation that doesn’t need replacing.
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Our advice
It is poor business practice to cold call. Trading Standards would advise anyone receiving such calls to exercise caution, think and ‘take five’ before responding or agreeing anything.
We also advise you to not take cold calls on face value and never agree to a visit from anyone who cold calls you in this way. Don’t give out any personal details and if in doubt hang up and check the information that was being given.
If you believe you have an issue with your loft insulation, ask family and friends for trader recommendations. A legitimate trader will rarely cold call, and will never put pressure on you to have work done.
Remember, never disclose your personal details and never give bank or payment card details to anyone who cold calls you.
If you’d like advice about scams or if you need to report a scam, please contact the Citizen’s Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.
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April 17, 2023
Aildanio: 2022-23 Arts Prize Exhibition
Aildanio, the Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) Arts Prize exhibition began its six gallery tour of Wales at g39 in Cardiff in November 2022.
The exhibition is funded by Arts Council Wales and features 26 pieces of work by disabled Wales-based artists, selected from over 100 submissions of creative responses to an ‘Aildanio’ (reignite) moment. The exhibition will travel across Wales between November 2022 and September 2023. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience cutting edge and provoking visual art work from some of Wales’ best artists.
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DAC, the national disability arts organisation of Wales are currently celebrating 40 years of promoting equality for disabled and Deaf people in the arts, and BSLI and audio descriptions are embedded into the exhibition programme.
Join us for the free launch event – Friday 21st April, 5pm-7pm.
You can visit ‘Aildanio’ at the following venues in 2023:
- Cynon Valley Museum: 7 Jan – 11 Feb
- Galeri, Caernarfon: 3 March – 8 April
- Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham: 21 April – 27 May
- Oriel Davies, Newtown: 9 June – 9 July
- Glyn Vivian, Swansea: 22 July – 3 Sept
Tŷ Pawb gallery opening times: 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday.
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Lead image: Cerys Knighton, ‘Great Crested Grebe, Daffodils’
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April 17, 2023