16/08/2023
Wrexham Council to discuss ‘completely unacceptable’ plans to cut local fire provision Councillors are being asked to oppose plans to scrap Wrexham’s second whole-time fire engine. .....
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15/08/2023
Redrow rattled?
It appears Redrow is rattled by the success of the online petition launched against its plans to build 1500 houses on the Ruthin Road, Wrecs...
08/08/2023
03/07/2023
Newyddion gwych! Great to see that from September ALL primary school children will get Free School Meals thanks to ’s innovative policy that is a key part of our Cooperation Agreement with the Welsh Government.
If your child will be starting in years 3 to 6 in September in primary school, you’ll want to read this! Children in reception classes and years 1 and 2 across Wales are already receiving fre…
22/06/2023
LABOUR'S DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Labour councillors voted as one to support the Local Development Plan, which will allow big housing developers to build thousands of houses on green fields surrounding Wrecsam if it's allowed to go through.
Plaid Cymru was the only party united and consistent in its approach, explaining that the population projections on which the plan is based were completely flawed. The borough's population was anticipated to rise by 10% back in 2013, now we know it's shrinking.
The Labour Government can withdraw this plan and let us develop a plan fit for our communities - one that focusses on affordable housing, protects our green fields and playing areas and safeguards best and most valuable agricultural land.
Ask your councillor how they voted on this plan, which would lead to urban sprawl as villages merge with the town.
The Labour Government's Local Development Plan for Wrexham isn't fit for purpose. That's the view of Plaid Cymru councillors who have offere...
14/06/2023
12/06/2023
The vote on the Local Development Plan on Wednesday is a fundamental test between democracy and developers.
The land outlined in red is the proposal for just one of the LDP strategic sites - as you can see it's larger than the entire village of Rhostyllen directly below it.
Wednesday's vote by Wrexham Council on its Local Development Plan is a fundamental test of democracy versus big housing developers, accordin...
11/06/2023
Time to unlock the nine-acre field gates and talk to local residents
Still no progress on Queen Elizabeth II park plan for 9 Acre field Councillors appear to be in the dark over the future of the 9 Acre field, with the blame being passed from political leadership to council officers on why there has been no movement. .....
23/05/2023
This is Labour's rotten record on dentistry - tens of thousands of people unable to access an NHS dentist across north Wales.
Let us know what you think about dental services locally - take the 2-minute survey in the link.
Llyr Gruffydd, Plaid Cymru MS for North Wales With the chaos engulfing Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board dominating the headlines over recent months, another emerging crisis has gone under the radar. Industry leaders have warned that dental services on the NHS in Wales could to all intents and...
17/05/2023
17/05/2023
Edrych ymlaen i glywed yr awdur Mike Parker yn trafod ei lyfr newydd am y ffin rhwng Cymru a Lloegr.
Looking forward to next Tuesday's event in Saith Seren, where author Mike Parker will be discussing his new book about the borderland between Wales and England.
The author of a new book about the Wales-England border is coming to Wrexham's Saith Seren bar to discuss his latest publication, All the W...
12/04/2023
Buy tickets for Clinton Baptiste - An evening with... at Brymbo Sports & Social Complex from the official retailer, See Tickets.
04/04/2023
Cllr calls out Council leader over Nine Acre.
Wrexham council's leader has been challenged to act on his promise to open up the Nine-Acre Field in the town. Councillor Becca Martin, Plai...
24/03/2023
Frontline health services are failing - have your say on the state of our NHS. Staff are overstretched and we have to get things right.
Borras Park surgery ‘is not functional' according to Plaid Cymru councillor Carrie Harper. The Queensway councillor said: "The concerns ...
23/02/2023
Voting has started in St Peter’s Hall for the Smithfield by-election. You can vote until 10pm - you don’t need ID.
Jon Jolley is standing as your local Plaid Cymru candidate. Make sure you’ve got a strong local voice in the Guildhall going forward who cares about Smithfield.
19/01/2023
Is there a worse MP?
22/12/2022
Cllr Marc Jones talking about giving Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Freedom of the Borough 👇
15/12/2022
Cllr Becca Martin joins local nurses on strike outside the Maelor today - striking for better pay and conditions after a decade of real-time cuts and being worked to the bone. But also striking to save the NHS for future generations - if we don't sort out better pay and conditions, there will be even fewer nurses and other health professionals willing to work in the NHS.
Back the nurses - you clapped them in the pandemic, don't allow the Government to slap them in the face with another pay cut.
16/11/2022
07/11/2022
Councillors demand action on dangerous Summerhill Road.
Road accidents involving children have prompted two Gwersyllt councillors to join forces to campaign for better road safety in their communi...
27/10/2022
One of Wrecsam’s largest landlords is selling up after a £114,000 fine.
He currently charges tenants an average of £112 a ROOM.
Tenants are paying an average of £112 a week to live in rooms owned by one of Wrexham's largest landlords - and now he's selling up. Arran P...
22/09/2022
LANDLORD FINED OVER HMO FAILINGS
Plaid councillor welcomes fines
A landlord has been fined a total of £130,000 after being convicted of 17 charges of failing to maintain and properly manage three of his licensed Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
The charges were brought by Wrexham Council’s Environmental Health and Housing standards team.
Arran Pritchard, currently living in Thailand, gave evidence by video link and was fined £114,000 in total for the offences and costs of £16,599. He had employed a manager to look after the properties who failed to adequately maintain or inspect the three properties.
The judge found that Mr Pritchard, as sole director of the properties, was not able to property manage them on a day to day basis whilst based abroad. He found there was a systemic failure to monitor maintenance and supervise staff ,resulting in properties which did not meet acceptable standards and presented a clear risk of harm.
He relied on his lettings manager who was unable to sufficiently supervise his staff and had failed to including the manager of these properties who failed to provide evidence of any inspections taking place.
You can contact the Environmental Health and Housing Standards team by e-mail at [email protected] or on 01978 292040 if you have concerns about the HMO you are living in.
Plaid Cymru councillor for Offa Katie Wilkinson said: "I welcome the news that Arran Pritchard of Pritchard's Accommodation has been fined with the mismanagement of a number of his properties. The challenges we face locally with HMOs are difficult enough without the addition of rogue landlords who are not only taking advantage of the housing crisis, but profiteering off our most vulnerable members of society.
"I hope this sends a strong message to the company and landlords as a whole, and that we see some much-needed improvements to the properties he manages in Offa and across Wrexham."
Two Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) companies have been handed a hefty fine after it was convicted of 17 charges of failing to maintain and properly
20/09/2022
Plaid Cymru welcome lifelong Labour activist to the party.
A lifelong Labour member and community councillor has explained why he has joined Plaid Cymru in Wrexham. Steve Gittins, a Rhosddu community...
26/08/2022
Immoral energy companies could face corporate manslaughter charges
Every winter there are more deaths than in summer. Across Wales and England this was 23,000 in pre-pandemic times. This is likely to incre...
23/08/2022
Only a few more days to get your entry in!
23/08/2022
Cost of living crisis - call for council action
Councillors are calling for action as the cost-of-living crisis worsens and winter bills hit families in Wrexham. Plaid Cymru council group ...
26/07/2022
Campaign launched to unlock Nine-Acre for the public.
The Nine-Acre Field should be opened up for public use following a decision not to build a new school on the site. That's the call from Plai...
23/07/2022
Calls for Lead Member for Education to resign following controversial 9 Acre planning application comments.
Plaid Cymru’s leader on Wrecsam Council has called for the resignation of the lead member for Education after he posted an inflammatory post...
15/03/2022
The Llangollen bridge closure has wider implications. The collapse of the B5605 at Newbridge means any closure at Llan will mean that HGVs and other traffic could have to go as far Corwen if the A483 has to be closed.
https://www.wrexham.com/news/llangollen-bridge-closed-after-bin-lorry-hits-wall-216642.html
Llangollen bridge closed after bin lorry hits wall The bridge over the River Dee in Llangollen is closed today after a bin lorry collided with the wall. North Wales Police have said, “Due to an ongoing road traffic collision the bridge on Castle Street Llangollen is currently completely closed to ...
28/02/2022
Councillor Becca Martin urges the council to come clean on plans for the Groves site.
'Come clean' on plans for Groves site, council urged Wrexham Council needs to come clean on its plans for The Groves site before any final d...
20/02/2022
Run for something - young progressives need to make a difference in Wrecsam.
Plaid Cymru - the change Wrexham needs Ryan Reynolds' call for young progressives to 'run for something' is being echoed by Plaid Cymru in W...
20/02/2022
Plaid Cymru echo calls from Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively urging progressives to run for office in new campaign. Wrexham council elections are in May, have you thought about standing?
Plaid Cymru - the change Wrexham needs Ryan Reynolds' call for young progressives to 'run for something' is being echoed by Plaid Cymru in W...
02/02/2022
Fancy a challenge in 2022? This might well be up your street!
23/01/2022
THE OLD HIPPODROME CINEMA SITE - WOULD A 'POCKET PARK' WORK?
Greening our town centre means taking derelict sites and transforming them into green spaces for the use of everyone in the town centre. Let's start the conversation now...
http://www.wrecsam.news/2022/01/pocket-park-could-it-work-for-our-town.html
A proposal to develop a derelict site in Wrexham town centre has won the backing of the local councillor. The old Hippodrome cinema site h...
23/01/2022
Abdul Khan is a pioneer - the first Bangladeshi mayor in Wales and now chair of a county council. He's a Plaid Cymru councillor in Colwyn Bay and has a simple message to people who are cynical about politics: "If you think politics is dirty, get in there and clean it up!"
Be part of that change - https://www.partyof.wales/join
22/01/2022
18/01/2022
Update from Cllr Marc Jones about ticket refunds from cancelled William Aston Hall events
Since VMS Live (Wrexham) Ltd , which was running events at William Aston Hall, went into liquidation in September 2021, many people have t...
17/01/2022
Appeal for items of warm clothing as cost of living crisis bites in Wrecsam Given To Shine
Local charitable organisation Given to Shine have put out an appeal for warm items of clothing after receiving requests for adults thermals,...
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