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There is a growing body of emerging evidence on the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on children and young people aged 0-25. The Welsh Government want to support our future generation with their social, emotional, mental and physical wellbeing over the winter months.

Wrexham Library and Information Service has received funding to support these young people by providing relevant and age appropriate activities and will be hosting a Health and Wellbeing Roadshow on Saturday March 5th, 10.00am – 1.00pm, where health and wellbeing organisations will be available to provide information to children aged 10-25.

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Information providers include Cahms, Declans Den, Freedom Leisure, Family Information Service, Info Shop, AVOW, MIND, Stepping Stones and more. There will be an opportunity for younger children to join a workshop with Xplore! The science discovery center, plus table top activities for younger children.

For more information call Karen or Nerys at Wrexham Library on 01978 292090.

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Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport has voiced his concerns that despite promises for better rail links between Wrexham and Bidston red tape has now left the plans for 2 trains per hour up in the air.

The Office of Rail and Road is arbitrating between Transport for Wales and a freight company in Penyffordd who runs trains over the railway line.

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Lead Member for Transport and Deputy Leader of Wrexham Council, Cllr David A Bithell said, “It appears that the ORR are trying to resolve a dispute who has preference to run trains on the line which I find unbelievable and frustrating as promises were made that by May 2022 Wrexham would have two trains per hour.

“On one hand we are told that improvements on the A483 is being delayed for a roads review and now that freight trains have preference over passengers. We are also actively encouraged to promote and support using public transport and Active Travel schemes.”

Cllr Bithell added, “The rail network runs 24 hours and urged the ORR to find a solution with Transport for Wales and has asked local MPs to lobby UK Secretary of State Grant Shapps to intervene.

“I have also written to Lesley Griffiths MS and Sarah Atherton MP for Wrexham urging them to make representation.”

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Please don’t follow any links which lead to genuine looking phishing websites that are designed to steal your login credentials as well as personal and financial information.

Roger Mapleson, Wrexham Council’s Trading Standards and Licensing Lead, said, “No reputable organisation will ask you to share personal information over email or text. If you need to check that it’s a genuine message contact them directly.

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“Unfortunately most people are likely to receive fake e-mails from time to time that appear to be from Amazon or from other well known on line retailers or business organisations. Always exercise extreme care with any unsolicited e-mail. Don’t follow links and don’t provide any personal information.”

The warning comes after Action Fraud received over 2,000 reports in one week about the fake emails!

If you spot a suspicious email forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) – report@phishing.gov.uk.

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As part of our 21st Schools Band B Programme, we’re investing £4.5m to redevelop Ysgol yr Hafod Bangor Road site, improving educational facilities for children and staff and uniting the school onto one site. Work includes the redevelopment of the old school house to accommodate the early years entitlement meaning the one site will accommodate all pupils aged 3 to 11.

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From Tuesday 1 March 2022, all age groups will be temporarily taught at the foundation phase site (Melyd Avenue) so work at the Bangor Road site can begin.

The site at Bangor Road will be handed over to our contractor and will be classed as a construction site-so there will be no access allowed.

Wynne Construction, are expected to start work on the Bangor Road side late March/early April.

The Victorian frontage on the Bangor Road site will be retained as part of the area’s heritage. Work is expected to last 52 weeks is set to be completed by April 2023.

Our Highways Department Road Safety Section have been working with Ysgol yr Hafod to ensure that traffic issues related to the redevelopment and re-location of pupils are kept to a minimum.

There are a number of measures in place to mitigate the parking concerns of local residents. This includes additional white H-bar road markings and we are also asking that during busy periods, please be mindful of our neighbours and avoid blocking driveways or parking in a way that disrupts traffic flow.

The School Crossing Patrol will be relocated to the foundation phase site for the duration of this period to assist the school staff during drop off and pick up times.

We encourage parents and guardians to walk children to school and we will be encouraging active travel for the next 12 months including dedicated walk to school days.

Due to limited staff parking at Melyd Avenue we are working with the school and Bowling Club to extend capacity.

As the project progresses we will be communicating on works at Bangor Road and additional parking measures agreed as part of the planning conditions.

We will provide the community with regular updates and timescales during the course of the project.

Wrexham Council Lead Member for Education Cllr Phil Wynn said: “This exciting development is just part of our ongoing commitment to update and improve facilities across the county for our young learners.”

Local councillor and Chair of Governors at Ysgol Yr Hafod, Cllr David A Bithell said: “On behalf of the School’s Governing Body I would like to thank the community for your patience and understanding as we work towards providing a fantastic hub for learning that will benefit generations to come”

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Following three storms in a row our Streetscene staff are still busy across the county borough cleaning up.

About 35 trees fell due to the winds and many more were damaged.

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The A525 and Straight Mile at Bangor on Dee remain closed. Please do not drive through any flooded roads and use the diversions in place.

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Bin collections were unaffected by the storms.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said, “There’s a lot of work ahead to check trees in all our country parks, cemeteries and crematorium and people are urged to be cautious if visiting any of these areas.

“I’d like to thank staff for their work throughout the storms and in the weeks to come. They’ve risen to the challenges faced in order to keep people safe.”

We’re also aware that there was some relatively minor damage to one of the viewing platforms attached to the Engine House at Minera which we are currently assessing.

A part of the platform has collapsed onto the ground and this area is fenced off and has warning signs displayed.

Staff have visited the site and confirmed that immediate action isn’t needed at the moment. The structure will be properly assessed and remedial action undertaken as necessary.

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They are one of the most recognisable and successful toy companies in the world – but did you know LEGO® bricks used to be manufactured here in Wrexham?

Initially the world-famous bricks were produced in a factory on Hugmore Lane on Wrexham Industrial Estate. Later LEGO built a new UK distribution centre on Ruthin Road.

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The Ruthin Road site in particular is still fondly remembered by many local people. Who could forget the iconic, giant LEGO bricks that once stood next to the entrance?

To celebrate this historic connection between Wrexham and the Danish toy manufacturer Wrexham Museum will be hosting Brick Built, a touring exhibition by Warren Elsmore featuring his team’s models of famous buildings, monuments and structures made from LEGO bricks.

The exhibition will include Warren’s LEGO museum containing models and products from the early years of the company up to the present day.

Naturally there will be an area in the gallery where you can build your own LEGO models. Look out also for news of the special events days during the exhibition!

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