Wrexham County Borough Council

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Dydd Santes Dwynwen hapus ❤️
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Happy St Dwynwen's Day ❤️

More on St Dwynwen 👇

https://visitwales.com/info/history-heritage-and-traditions/st-dwynwens-day

The primary duties of the role is to provide a first point of contact service for approximately 11,200 council tenants when reporting housing repairs and for other housing related issues, by telephone and electronic methods of contact.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/ulRuy

When is loading, not loading? - news.wrexham.gov.uk

When is loading, not loading?

When is loading, not loading? - news.wrexham.gov.uk Loading (or unloading) is when you are continuously moving goods between a vehicle and a property. Goods also should be either heavy or bulky to qualify for

🌳 A very special tree has been planted on Llwyn Isaf to celebrate the role of volunteers across Wrexham County Borough 👉 https://orlo.uk/Mp15q

Restoration of peat land plans approved by Executive Board

This project supports one of the themes identified in our Decarbonisation Plan – Land Use and Green Infrastructure. 👉 https://orlo.uk/taR10

£10,000 approved for Yellow and Blue

Financial support of £10,000 to Yellow and Blue (YaB) to enhance and extend its cost of living support to residents has been agreed at this morning's Executive Board. 👉 https://orlo.uk/WAJaf

Substantial financial support increase agreed for Foster Wales Wrexham’s foster carers

This morning Wrexham Council’s Executive Board approved substantial changes to the financial support package offered to local authority foster carers. 👉 https://orlo.uk/7dCT6

An exciting opportunity for education professionals (with that special something)...

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of pupils…helping them achieve their potential?

If you are enthusiastic, empathetic and pupil-centered then look no further. We at Wrexham County Borough Council are expanding our provision to include Noddfa, an ALN assessment and Intervention Provision that offers an innovative way of working.

Noddfa has two distinct provisions, one is an Assessment and Intervention Centre for 0-25 years offering multi-agency and outreach support across Wrexham County Borough Council and the other provides 3 dedicated classrooms for pupils with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties in Key Stages 1 and 2.

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and ambitious team please join us for our recruitment open event in the old engagement centre next to Gwersyllt CP:

Thursday January 26 between 4pm and 6pm, at Noddfa, Dodds Lane, Gwersyllt, Wrexham LL11 4NT

To register your interest, please email [email protected]

Library News: Dip Into Reading

Wrexham Library Service is teaming up with national charity The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and improved health outcomes this winter. 👉 https://orlo.uk/kBcOS

This is an exciting role as you will be the nominated person in charge for the resourced Flying Start childcare provision based at Idwal Family Centre. Applicants will be required to have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work with parents.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/21XT3

We’re looking for a talented, creative and technically minded individual to join our expanding Schools ICT Support Service.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/EhVoU

The position is based in the Business Support Team and will carry out a variety of duties including TMS administration, minute taking, supporting the Team Leader in raising recharges, training and all general enquiries.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/R74gq

The children’s Single Point of Access Team acts as the first point of contact for the department receiving requests for information, advice and assistance to support children and families and also to investigate safeguarding concerns. Is this something you could do?
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/j4b4Q

Warm Spaces- Final Round of Grant Funding - Please apply by 31 January

We're continuing to work with local partners to create a network of warm spaces - places where local residents can get together to stay warm, take part in activities, get advice and perhaps have a cuppa too. 👉 https://orlo.uk/tyIHr

Gritting works during adverse weather
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https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/gritting-works-during-adverse-weather/

The Allocations Team are looking for a Senior Allocations Officer, someone who is looking for a new challenge, can be flexible with innovation and the ability to work within a fast paced and vibrant team.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/sG6hv

Missed bin collection? Did you know you can let us know quickly (and easily) by filling out our ‘report a missed waste collection’ form? Report it here 👉 https://orlo.uk/BxkJM

Our gritting team are currently working around the clock
Take care if you are heading out

We want to issue an important reminder to residents that they should always be extra careful and follow the correct guidelines for disposing of any self-combustible items such as batteries or gas canisters.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/0dEIl

We have decided to close the carpark at Llay Park Resource Centre today. The building is open as usual. It is icebound and staff were not be able to clear this safely. The pedestrian gate from the main road is open and we have put sand on the path to make it passable with care.

The Outside In Counselling Service provides counselling to children and young people within schools across Wrexham and at The Info Shop. Is this something you could do?
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/qhlQG

Our gritters will be out this evening 19/01/2023
Take care if you are heading out

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Family Centres in Wrexham. You will have excellent assessment skills and will have the ability to build relationships with parents to ensure the best possible outcome for the family.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/mGX6E

Road network update - 18.01.23

As we all know, we are experiencing a cold snap and this is likely to continue at least until the weekend. 👉 https://orlo.uk/nfAQb

Tomorrow’s strike action by members of UNITE will mean we’re likely only to be able to get to those most seriously ill or injured.

Please look for alternatives if you can, including NHS 111 Wales, pharmacies or minor injury units.

Tomorrow’s strike action by members of UNITE will mean we’re likely only to be able to get to those most seriously ill or injured.

Please look for alternatives if you can, including NHS 111 Wales, pharmacies or minor injury units.

Our gritters will be out this evening 18/01/2023
Take care if you are heading out

Llwyn Onn fruit orchard planting day

A community fruit orchard planting day will take place on Saturday 28 January on Llwyn Onn Estate, off Cefn Road from 10am. 👉 https://orlo.uk/XZxRF

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Planning and Commissioning Team (Adult Social Care). The post holder will have experience in project management, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of change management.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/663bC

This year, the cost of living crisis is already putting households under pressure, and anyone struggling with debt is being urged to seek help.

There are various charities and Government-backed services offering support. Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/5yvmH

Our gritters will be out this evening 17/01/2023
Take care if you are heading out

Spider Park tree planting

A community tree planting event will take place on Saturday 21st January at Spider Park, Acton from 10am. 👉 https://orlo.uk/c29RA

Warm Spaces- Final Round of Grant Funding - Please apply by 31 January 👉 https://orlo.uk/uekWk

The primary duties of the role is to provide a first point of contact service for approximately 11,200 council tenants when reporting housing repairs and for other housing related issues, by telephone and electronic methods of contact.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/xEOmc

A483 Junction 7 (Rossett Inter-change) resurfacing works

The North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency (NMWTRA) has announced major resurfacing works on the A483 Junction 7 Rossett Interchange from 5 February that are scheduled to last for 9 weeks. 👉 https://orlo.uk/9EZ8L

Scam alert!
One of the most popular platforms people are using to sell on any unwanted goods is Facebook Marketplace, but anyone planning on listing items here will need to be aware of a scam where the ‘buyer’ says they will use a courier service to pay for an item.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/T2W9K

Our gritters will be out this evening

The Trading Standards Service at Wrexham has seen a significant restructure in recent months with the appointment of a new Team Leader and two Trainees. 👉 https://orlo.uk/JNBZU