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New Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on 23 April
The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live and will be tested nationally on 23 April.
The system will enable people to be contacted via compatible mobile phone when lives are in danger and will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding.
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What shall I do when I receive the National Test Message?
When you receive the Welcome Message you do not need to take any action. You will hear a siren which will stop automatically after ten seconds. A welcome message will stay on screen until you acknowledge it, just like a ‘low battery’ warning.
After the test Emergency Alerts will only be sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area at risk of a serious threat such as severe flooding. They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data. Only the government and the emergency services will be able to send them. If you don’t have a mobile phone, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.
If you do get an Emergency Alert in the future on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond. You’ll be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts
If you receive an alert, read the alert carefully and follow the instructions.
How can I unsubscribe from emergency alerts?
You can opt out of the emergency alerts system in your phone’s settings, just search for “emergency alerts”, and turn off “severe alerts” and “extreme alerts”. You will not receive alerts if your device is turned off or in airplane mode. However, these alerts are potentially life-saving so we recommend you keep them switched on.
If you’re driving or riding when you get an alert
- You should not read or otherwise respond to an emergency alert whilst driving or riding a motorcycle.
- If you are driving, you should continue to drive and not respond to the noise or attempt to pick up the mobile phone and deal with the message.
- Find somewhere safe and legal to stop before reading the message. If there is nowhere safe or legal to stop close by, and nobody else is in the vehicle to read the alert, tune into live radio and wait for bulletins until you can find somewhere safe and legal to stop.
It is illegal to use a hand-held device while driving or riding.
You can find out more about Emergency Alerts here gov.uk/alerts https://www.gov.uk/alerts/about.cy
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April 17, 2023
More Hosts Needed In Wrexham
Ukrainian families are in need of a safe place to call home in Wrexham.
As a host, you’ll get a £500 a month thank you payment as well as other free support and training.
People across Wales have opened their hearts and homes, but the crisis is far from over.
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North Wales newlyweds Hollie and Mark are sharing their home with Lidiia and her two cats.
The couple’s own two cats have been delighted to be joined by another duo of feline friends.
“There’s a preconception that this could be a burden, but it really is not the case,” said Hollie.
“We both want Lidiia to stay for as long as she needs, and when the time is right we’ve made plans to go and visit her back in Ukraine.”
Lidiia and Hollie have become close friends. Shopping, cinema and eating together are among their favourite things to do, and Lidiia was also a special guest at the couple’s wedding reception.
“It’s like living with a really sweet and courteous roommate,” said Hollie as she describes Lidiia checking in on her if she’s working too hard or feeling under the weather: “We’re really enjoying having her here.
“Because of the thank you payment we’re not out of pocket, we discussed how we do things at the beginning, including bills, and it’s been very straightforward.”
Hollie’s main concern is how difficult saying goodbye to Lidiia and her cats might be.
Most Ukrainians in Wales will now have spent some time here, following the full scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, and many will either be in education and employment. Most will have started to settle into Welsh life making valuable contributions to our communities.
Local authorities offer help and support throughout the hosting period and will be able to offer more information about what is available in your area. They will always be on call to resolve any issues or in the unlikely scenario that a hosting arrangement breaks down.
Housing Justice Cymru offer a helpline for hosts and runs online sessions for those considering hosting to offer them more information on what’s involved, and whether this is right for them. There’s no obligation to apply following the session.
Further training for those signed up is also available. Please see Host Support – Homes for Ukraine – Housing Justice the Housing Justice Cymru website.
To apply to become a host visit gov.wales/offerhome.
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April 17, 2023
Criw Celf – Art Project for Young People Ages 9-14!
Do you love drawing, painting, crafting, spending time inventing characters, making animations, making jewellery, or other craft activities?
Join the Criw Celf Art Project and boost your creativity, learn new skills and experiment with materials in a supported environment.
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You will be able to attend six Art Workshops, receive your own art materials pack, have your artwork exhibited in Wrexham Library and go on a trip to Oriel Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno.
There will be two groups:
1 – Tŷ Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BY
2 – Bellevue Community Centre, Bellevue Park, Wrexham, LL13 7LY
Cost: £38 (funded spaces available – email Beverley.Jepson@glyndwr.ac.uk )
(Price includes all six masterclasses, your own Arts Materials Pack, your work being part of the Criw Celf Exhibition and a trip to the Oriel Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno)
Criw Celf Dates:
- Saturday 22nd April
- Saturday 29th April
- Saturday 13th May
- Saturday 20th May
- Saturday 27th May
- Saturday 3rd June
- Sessions will be from 10 am until 3 pm.
For more information/ to book a place please email Beverley.Jepson@glyndwr.ac.uk
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April 13, 2023
Freedom of the Borough honour officially recognised at service
Wrexham Football Club and its owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have officially been granted the ‘freedom of the county borough,’ at an event held at the Guildhall on Easter Monday.
The honour is in recognition of the club’s long and proud history, and the amazing impact the two owners have had in helping to promote Wrexham across the world.
Both Rob and Ryan were over to watch the crunch game with title rivals Notts County, making Easter Monday an ideal opportunity to formalise the process.
Wrexham mayor, Cllr Brian Cameron said: “As current mayor for Wrexham, and lifelong Wrexham fan I’m delighted that the club, and Rob and Ryan are receiving the freedom of the borough award. “Wrexham AFC being one of the oldest football clubs in the world, playing at the world’s oldest international football stadium that still hosts international matches, The fans have had many up’s and downs. “One of my best memories of watching Wrexham was when we beat Arsenal in the 1991/92 FA Cup, with Arsenal scoring first through Alan Smith, Micky Thomas equalising and Steve Watkin scoring the winner. “We’re very fortunate to now have Rob and Ryan as Co-Chairmen at the club, meaning very exciting times ahead for both the club and Wrexham- let’s enjoy the ride.”
Councillor Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council, says: “Generations have enjoyed watching football at the Racecourse and we’ve known for a very long time how special Wrexham is.
“With the increased international interest of Wrexham AFC it’s great to be able to showcase to the world just how special Wrexham, and the people of Wrexham are.
“Football truly is the beating heart of our community and there’s always been incredible support for the club, and it’s great to see that fan base continue to grow.
“On and off the field, Rob and Ryan have been incredible ambassadors for the Wrexham AFC, Wrexham and Wales.
“Their takeover of the club happened during covid, and it’s fair to say that their efforts and enthusiasm since then has been infectious-this is the right time to recognise that.”
Councillor David A Bithell, Deputy Leader of Wrexham Council, says: “Wrexham AFC’s new found status as a globally recognise football club has had a phenomenal impact on the community.
“It’s rare now to see anyone in a replica shirt that’s not a Wrexham one.
“There’s real community pride here, football is definitely a big part of what makes Wrexham tick”
“The owners are helping us promote Wrexham as a place to visit across the world, and granting the freedom of the city to the football club and the owners is our way of saying thank you.”
Images below of the Guildhall visit:

April 13, 2023
Councillors consider new package to finance key parts of Wrexham Gateway project, including new Kop
A new way to finance a key part of the Wrexham Gateway project – which includes building a new kop stand at the Racecourse football ground – is being proposed to the Council’s Executive Board subject to completion of legal and commercial agreements.
Wrexham Council, Wrexham AFC and other partners have been working on alternative finance plans after a bid for Levelling Up money was unsuccessful earlier this year.
The new proposals will help ensure funding can be drawn from a variety of sources from both the public and private sectors – approximately 50% from each – and pave the way for future funding bids to support the scheme.
What is the Wrexham Gateway project?
The Wrexham Gateway aims to regenerate key sites and transport infrastructure around Mold Road – a key corridor into the city.
It includes improvements to rail, bus and car travel connectivity, new hotel and conference facilities, office space, and improvements to the Racecourse stadium that will allow international football to return to North Wales.
The project is split into two key areas – the ‘eastern side’ and the ‘western side.’
The new finance proposals will help fund the western side, including the Racecourse Ground and new kop to return international football to the stadium and deliver regional and national events. On the eastern side the partnership is progressing with detailed design and consultation for implementing the overall masterplan.
How will Wrexham benefit?
Councillor Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council, said: “The Wrexham Gateway is a massive project that will transform one of the main corridors into the city.
“It’s ambitious, but we need to be ambitious if we want to fulfil our potential as Wales’ newest city, and as the home of Welsh football.
“A key element is the development of the new kop. The incredible things happening at the club are propelling Wrexham onto a global stage, and football is bringing communities together, boosting local pride and helping to attract visitors and investment.
“So helping to secure finance to develop the Racecourse – so it can once again host international fixtures – is hugely important for Wrexham, and the benefits will be felt far beyond the football pitch.”
How will the new funding package work?
The new proposals aim to guarantee a balance from a variety of funding sources.
If approved, a substantial amount of the £25 million grant given to the council by Welsh Government will be reallocated from the eastern side to the western side.
The Council will in turn apply for external funds and guarantee a minimum of £8m being available for the east side scheme.
Delivery of the Wrexham Gateway – both west and east sides – is critical for Wrexham. The overall scheme is estimated to create 732 new jobs, and have a gross value added impact of £54.1m and result in £3 of public benefit for every £1 invested.
The west side scheme is estimated to increase visitors to Wrexham by nearly 60,000 per year and increase spend retained in the local area by £3m.
Will the new proposals be adopted?
A report will go before the council’s Executive Board on Tuesday, April 18, where members will be asked to approve the approach.
This approach is fully supported by all Wrexham Gateway partners including Welsh Government, Wrexham AFC, Transport for Wales and Wrexham Glyndwr University.
April 12, 2023
Two Special Trees Planted on Llwyn Isaf
We’ve recently planted two special trees on Llwyn Isaf Green.
A Sequoiadendron giganteum ‘Glauca’ (Blue Giant Redwood) has been planted in memory of the country’s longest reigning monarch her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and a Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata Koster’ (Fastigiate Oak) to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
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The planting ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Wrexham Councillor Brian Cameron and senior representatives of Wrexham Council.
As part of the Local Places for Nature Grant Scheme that aims to bring a green infrastructure to places where people live and work. The trees planted will provide a valuable habitat for wildlife and they will enhance the City Centre.
As a Council, we are committed to planting trees. We all know how important trees are, improving biodiversity, creating shade, and capturing and storing carbon dioxide with the climate emergency we are in.
Darren Williams, Chief Officer, Environment and Technical said: “When we had the opportunity to plant more trees it seemed a fitting and appropriate tribute to undertake this commemorative planting”.
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April 12, 2023
Parking Restrictions Apply on Evenings and Weekends too – Please park responsibly at all times
We’re reminding motorists that parking in restricted areas or overstaying the time you’ve paid for in car parks can land you with a fine – including at evenings and weekends.
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This includes any street where yellow lines are marked and particularly in busy areas such as Egerton street, King street and Duke street, loading bays, car parks and the pedestrian areas in the city centre in addition to the restrictions at popular areas such as Pontycysyllte Aqueduct.
Parking irresponsibly could initially cost you £70 and if you don’t pay this increases as time goes on. The Council does pursue every parking fine it issues.
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April 12, 2023
Wrexham Carnival of Words 22 – 29 April
With just a few weeks to go the temperature is hotting up for the Carnival of Words literary festival.
We have several best-selling authors as part of this year’s exciting line up. Tim Weaver will be appearing on Tuesday 25 April, 7pm at Wrexham library. Tim will be talking about his latest chart topping bestseller Black Bird plus how he is developing an original TV series alongside one of the UK’s biggest, most respected drama teams.
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Mike Gayle’s novels include the Richard and Judy Book Club picks Half a World Away and All The Lonely People, hailed by The Guardian as ‘A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting look at isolation’. Mike will be here to tell us all about these books and more on Thursday 27 April, 7pm at Wrexham Library.
As if that wasn’t enough we also have two best-selling authors for our closing event. Erica James and Lucy Diamond will regale us with tales of their love of writing books which become best-sellers and the journeys they take to get there! They will appear at Wrexham Library on Saturday 29 April, 7pm. For more details and the full programme of events visit www.wrexhamcarnivalofwords.com
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April 11, 2023
We’re consulting on our Placemaking Plan for Wrexham City Centre
You can now have your say on our Placemaking Plan, which is about improving the centre of Wrexham and we’re asking you to influence how it should look, feel, and function.
Specifically, we want the Plan to promote better design and development, and help establish more appealing social, cultural, economic uses and activities in the city centre.
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The aim is to make Wrexham the number one destination for people from across the area, as the place for shopping, working, learning, culture and entertainment. A centre that provides developers, businesses and organisations with the confidence and encouragement to invest in the city.
Just as the wider economy of Wrexham has changed over the past twenty years, Wrexham’s centre needs to go through its own period of change.
Work is already under way in response to changing trends in shopping and living and to grow its cultural, commercial and community assets.
However, there are challenges facing the centre that the proposed strategies and projects set out in the Plan will seek to directly address.
There are four distinct areas each defined by their urban character, current land-uses and their potential for change.
- Old Town – defined by its heritage, street pattern and retail and cultural land uses. The aim is to celebrate Wrexham’s identity through the continued improvements and repair of its historic townscape character and create a destination at the ‘historic heart’ of the centre.
- Civic Quarter – defined by its open, green campus form and concentration of civic facilities and employment.
- Regent Street Corridor – defined by its linear form and connection to the railway station and investment in Wrexham Gateway.
- Gwenfro Brook – defined by its fragmented urban form and large vacant or underused sites.
To have your say on these areas please click here.
Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of the Council, said, “Wrexham has a unique and proud identity and is now one of the most talked about places in the UK, and internationally, following the City of Culture bid and the Hollywood takeover and successes of Wrexham football club.
“We now have more opportunities for investment in the city centre and I would encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and help us to have a Plan that takes advantage of these opportunities.”
Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy and Regeneration, said, “We want a city centre that is people focused, where visitors want to stay and relax, bring their families and enjoy everything that’s on offer.
“These are challenging times but we are confident that we can have a city centre that’s the number one destination for people across the region.”
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April 6, 2023
Business as usual at Wrexham’s historic markets ahead of move for refurbishment
Back in October we announced that a temporary home for traders from the Butchers and General market had been found as we look to refurbish the market sites that are now very much in need of a refurbishment and modernisation.
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The market traders are now likely to move into their temporary home on Queens Square later this summer.
Until then its business as usual as traders look to offer a personalised shopping experience.
Lead Member for Economy & Regeneration, Councillor Nigel Williams said: “We would all like to see a thriving Wrexham High Street and shopping experience, and the best way to make that happen is to support local Wrexham businesses like the ones that exist at our markets.”
General Market opening times
Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Butchers Market opening times
Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm. Wednesdays 9am – 2pm.
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April 5, 2023