56 mins ago
Hafan Y Dref will be open in @wrexham town centre tonight 10.30-4.30am. Our #volunteers will be providing welfare & first aid should you need us. Enjoy your evening #WrexhamWelfare #Wrexham #PowerOfKindness #NerthCaredigrwydd #RedcrossEFA #DrinkLessEnjoyMore #TeamNorthWales PIC:
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2 hours ago
Hey @wrexham; just wanted to say massive kudos to the two teenagers on bikes at Plas Coch this morning who bought the homeless chap outside Pets at a Home a pair of new shoes. Amazing kindness, great to see, well done lads.
3 hours ago
@wrexham Looking at the damage to the rear of the car and debris the back hit the post (first hole in the fence) then spun and went through sideways then came to rest.
3 hours ago
Thanks to @iamSteveRoberts for picture - another said must have been ‘hell of an impact’ after this crash tonight link
3 hours ago
@iamSteveRoberts Thanks for the pic - just been talking to someone about this!
5 hours ago
Can anyone recommend somewhere nice to go for a late lunch on a Sunday in the Wrexham/Chester area that won’t require a booking? @wrexham
5 hours ago
@77bew thats what that tweet says - there is a bad one developing just after garden court on way into town too that was missed
5 hours ago
Wrexham WIN away seeing out a 3-2 win at Havant & Waterlooville. Some good results elsewhere too, so second just 2pts behind Solihull and a game in hand...! (Fylde, Orient & Salford all lost)
6 hours ago
Our bus is needing a bit of tlc we think, can anybody recommend a good place in @wrexham for a valet or possibly a mobile valeting? PIC:
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9 hours ago
The deep one by the coop on chester road seemed to have been done - and was told tesco roundabout was due to be done soon link
10 hours ago
@DeesideDotCom Ha amazing, just a case of chuck out stuff 😐
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
It's looking like paw-geous day here at the Adoption Centre. We're all geared up for our open day today with plenty activities for all. If you're nearby, why don't you pop in for a cuppa and a visit to our lovely cats 🐈💕
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@wrexham Well, this was the only picture I managed to get from Rhosddu between clouds! Was heading SW and away from us. A long way off!! Image cropped!! PIC:
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12 hours ago
@Nicinoo3 @AirbusintheUK Great shot!
12 hours ago
Beluga is up, so look up soonish if interested 🤓
12 hours ago
@YodasUncle1 Could be testing the turning circles on the runway ends as was mentioned the other day, or dancing !
12 hours ago
@YodasUncle1 Looks like turned and southwards 👍
12 hours ago
BelugaXL about to get in the air so depending on route could be over town / nearby very shortly. It has just appeared on the tracking app!
13 hours ago
@wrexham we need your help settle this contentious debate... you know that time traditionally between say 12 and 1... is it Dinnertime or Lunchtime!
12 hours ago
@Clare_Wxm Fingers crossed!
12 hours ago
@Clare_Wxm Yes normal beluga route would expect - as usual depends on wind etc
12 hours ago
@wrexham @wrexhamcbc @andrew4wrexham just hit a really bad pothole on Chester Road near the Beeches, it’s really deep and I’m lucky that it didn’t cause damage or an accident. I am fed up with having to dodge potholes, I thought central government was providing funds for repairs
13 hours ago
Lights broken in Coedpoeth to Bwlchgwyn both lights on red and no cars moving! @wrexham
14 hours ago
When you get in the car and nights have left you treats..... 😍😍@UKCopHumour @wrexham 😂 PIC:
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13 hours ago
If looking out for it is going up earlier! link
22 hours ago
#stars #nightskye @wrexham not the best pic too much light but can see some stars PIC:
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1 day ago
1 day ago
A fascinating Day 2 of Wrexham Indoor #WheelchairTennis Tournament is done and with the tournament now halfway through it's another 🕘 start tomorrow @WrexhamTC for semi-finals day
Day 3 (Sat) Schedule 👉 link
Draws 👉 link
SPECTATORS FREE PIC:
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1 day ago
Congratulations to @sabfor129 winner of the #wxmsportsawards @dsw_news @GOGAWrexham Disability Sports Personality of the Year award #nationofchampions @ActiveWrexham @wrexham
1 day ago
Public meeting called as fresh plans to "transfer GP services” from Gresford to Llay and Rossett surgeries put back on the table:
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1 day ago
1 day ago
PCSO'S Hannah 3699 and Andy 2975 conducting patrols around Wrexham Rural #worldsend #minera what a lovely evening it is! PIC:
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1 day ago
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It's incredibly exciting to be welcoming @evrahrose back to our Voicebox stage after a huge 2018 / early 19 for her. She'll be supporting the incredible Beans On Toast alongside Shirefunk!
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1 day ago
@wrexham Stuck on the A483? Park the car at Stonehouse Brewery, enjoy beers, gins and pizza, then pick up the car tomorrow.
1 day ago
And if heading up the A55 be aware of this incident link
1 day ago
Be aware if on A483 down south of Oswestry link
1 day ago
With visits to the local housing office and Primary School we even managed to fit in some foot patrol around Plas Madoc! #PCSOABI #PCSOHANNAH PIC:
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1 day ago
Great day in @GlyndwrUni #proud @ColinJackson installed today @wrexham #Wrexham #NorthWales Fabulous time @AnnWilliams6 @helenSm20223483 @DebCheadle @TeresaD41196035 @gillyscott3 PIC:
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1 day ago
Installation ceremony for Colin Jackson as new @GlyndwrUni Chancellor finished - lots of positivity and praise for talent on offer and future of the university! PIC:
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1 day ago
A breath of fresh air I @wrexham today! Nice one lads!! Let's how them some support!!! PIC:
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1 day ago
Ceremony procession has arrived and the ceremony is about to begin! #wguchancellor #wgu #wrexham #ceremony PIC:
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1 day ago
In the hall ready for sporting legend and world record holder Colin Jackson to be formally installed as Wrexham Glyndwr University’s new Chancellor 👍 PIC:
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1 day ago
Good news Hi Def CCTV going in @tfwrail Gwersyllt Station.
Just shows what happens when we work together
#community
#partnership
#crimereduction
2 days ago
@wrexham I heard he had to overcome a lot of hurdles to become chancellor
2 days ago
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Big day at the Uni today! link
2 days ago
@ClrGrahamRogers can anything be done about the handful of cars which have started parking on the pavements at the bottom of Stockwell Grove. The are blocking access to the pavement for buggies and wheelchairs. The parking behind the flats is usually empty so it's pure laziness.
2 days ago
2 days ago
@marcvjones @fezbob The dancing mascot has had 17k views on here alone let alone the rest via @DeesideDotCom - it isn’t all anoraks! link
2 days ago
Last chance tomorrow evening (Friday) for residents who need help with their responses to oppose the removal of the Green Wedge on the outskirts of Llay as part of the proposed "Focused Change 32" to the @wrexham Local Development Plan. @LlayMiners Lounge 6.30-8pm.
2 days ago
Valentine’s night - a slow, slow train to Crewe....and maybe Chester...already missed Wrexham connection...
2 days ago
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Fantastic to see the new Beluga XL landing @Airbus earlier today, we were even treated to a flypast before landing. Lucky to have such a brilliant view! #BelugaXL #Broughton #Airbus #photography #Hawarden #Wrexham @wrexham @DeesideDotCom @Airbus @AirbusintheUK PIC:
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2 days ago
I #LoveMyNHS anyway but after spending two nights in @wrexham Maelor with my 3 year old I’m feeling more grateful than ever 💕 PIC:
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@wrexham Anyone lost this dog around the bodhyfryd primary school area? She’s absolutely gorgeous so lovable! The staff at the hightown community centre have got her and will be calling the dog warden! PIC:
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2 days ago
@culturedleftpeg all the summertime in town nostalgia!
2 days ago
Tony Flynn the test pilot talking about what a joy the new aircraft is to fly. Looks like a job well done today! PIC:
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2 days ago
Doors opening... link
2 days ago
At this Airbus Beluga XL thing and now have the oddest mascot dancing away PIC:
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2 days ago
Spot the real one PIC:
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2 days ago
Ladies and gentlemen BelugaXL PIC:
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2 days ago
Parking up link
2 days ago
You think the plane's big? Look at the size of our flag... #Beluga XL over @wrexham in the far, far distance... PIC:
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The landing and stop was quite prompt! link
2 days ago
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Me seeing the @Airbus BelugaXL for 3 seconds as it flew west of @wrexham...
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2 days ago
@wrexham Seen in Rhosddu from a long distance! Nikon P900 needed lol Looks cute! PIC:
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2 days ago
Or not right this second... link
2 days ago
Landing now for those who want to watch :D link
2 days ago
Beluga XL flying past Brymbo PIC:
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2 days ago
Just saw the beluga XL over New Broughton..only a snippet @leaderlive @wrexham PIC:
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2 days ago
Beluga XL fly past at Hawarden link
2 days ago
Over Llangollen way now !
2 days ago
Track currently showing it will come to the west of town in a few minutes PIC:
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2 days ago
Beluga due at Hawarden for a low loop ahead of landing at about 3:31pm so expect it Wrexham way 5-10 mins beforehand
2 days ago
Beluga has just taken off - one of the old ones so not the new one if you see it shortly! PIC:
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Huge new Airbus due over area this afternoon - we will be keeping an eye out link
2 days ago
The club are looking for pre season friendlies for Saturday 6th or 13th April and potentially Sunday 7th or 14th April. If any teams are interested please get in touch. @wrexham @wrexhamCcCoach @CricketWales @VarleyArden @CheshireCB @ShropCCLeague #cricket #PreSeasonCricket
2 days ago
@wrexham Anyone else having problems with in car #dabradio this morning? No trouble with radio in house.
3 days ago
Discovered an object? Not sure what it is? Come along to our Finds Surgery day 16.02.19
@NthEastWales @wrexham @northwalescom @wrexhamHistory @HistArchChester @HMatters @NWales_FLO
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3 days ago
@wrexham what's wrong with people ? It's foggy but some drivers insist on not having ANY lights on, especially dark cars. Perhaps they like trying to be invisible.
3 days ago
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Behave today or you will be having a hot date with them 😂 link
3 days ago
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Roses are red, Violets are blue, Coedpoeth 10 Overton 2! (Some classic 1948 graffiti in the dust on the side of a Crosville bus link ) PIC:
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3 days ago
Heli now appears to have left area and heading back to base link
3 days ago
Looping around Ruabon Rd / Victoria Rd for a while now link
3 days ago
@EvelinaEiksto @Tesco thats the one - lots of blokes looking at cards!
3 days ago
Wrexham’s supermarkets seem to be doing well tonight from last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers 👀
3 days ago
Where in @wrexham can you get something dry cleaned on the day?
3 days ago
@MiniArtBuds are busy making their #unicorn cushion! Learning new skills along the way, cutting material, ironing and #sewing! @wrexham @lesley4wrexham @sewingbee @UnicornsOfLove PIC:
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3 days ago
Ok Wrexham.
Ourselves and @fc_bellevue will be looking for somewhere able to host both teams on Sunday 17th March for a post match buffet.
There will probably be 30 or more of us celebrating access and inclusion together over a buffet.
Any & all suggestions welcomed!!!
3 days ago
@wrexham anyone waiting for the x51 bus to Rhyl just seen it broke down in the bus stop by the chapel before New Broughton (sorry not sure if it’s the correct location)
3 days ago
@cllrpaulrogers @lisajones165 @wrexham This is a picture. It's my brother. He is in a wheelchair. No coat and believed to be alone. He has absconded from hospital and is not well. There's now an official foot search. Responds to the name of Al. Call 999 if sighted. Last seen in #brymbo PIC:
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4 days ago
@whiteroseram @wrexham @Richard22477222 @Clare_Wxm If they had to raise the age of using a sun bed from 16 to 18, it says it all!
4 days ago
@Richard22477222 @wrexham @Clare_Wxm Giving young people a voice in politics is critical, and if lowering the age is going to encourage more voters, and increase representation then I’m all for it - but what do I know, I’m 26 and still in education and probably haven’t made enough ‘important decisions’ yet 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
4 days ago
@Clare_Wxm @Celticep @Richard22477222 @wrexham You will notice that the majority of those opposed to lowering the voting age to 16 now would have been the same entitled class of individuals who historically would have argued against working class, women & 18-20 year olds getting the vote in this country.
3 days ago
Appears to be an urgent appeal by police, if you see 52 year old Oleska Kuchta believed to be in an electric wheelchair call 999 link PIC:
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3 days ago
@wrexham Not sure what’s going on in Brymbo but police along the link road and helicopter really low.
3 days ago
Not unanimous vote - Clr Harper clearly unhappy not-for-profit rule was left out, and Clr Blackwell sees it as ‘kicking the can’ down the road. Clr Edwards abstained. Observing Cllr Davies brands it as a decision made without any evidence ! 2 hour meeting somehow.
3 days ago
Bit of a farce at end of meeting, with vote taken, and amendment missed off. Clr Blackwell a bit unhappy. Substantive motion passes *finally* Committee agree an in-house service is preferred & get more info, door open for working with other authority + third party co. Progress?
3 days ago
Clr Harper states unhappy with 'profit motive' in any external provider, and wants it explicitly ruled out, Clr Morris wants both profit and not for profit covered. Committee now discussing exact same list of recommendations they formed 20mins ago.
3 days ago
Council meeting facilitator delicately attempts to herd cats, noting lots of calls for votes but also points out not many seconders to make things formal. Might get some progress and meeting wrap up if committee works out what it wants to do. PIC:
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3 days ago
@nicroberts2 They did, the top bit of the table is their tick issuing stats compared to Kingdom below.
3 days ago
Chair pushing back as report has four options, says unhappy to be left with three after this meeting, wants progress to be made.
3 days ago
Bit of a protracted debate, seems Committee firming up around asking for more info on in-house council enforcement, while keeping 'receptive' to working with other authorities and also seeing if can legally define 'litter' in Wrexham if looking for a new Kingdom at some point.
3 days ago
Bit of a push back against the Chair who wants to kick on off the 4 options in report. Committee wants abit of a mish mash of recommendations, our feel is they want to explore in-house but also want to keep door open for cross-authority co working on enforcement.
3 days ago
Debate moves to Option 4 - "Provide an in-house Enforcement Service". Chair ask if any seconder to Clr Blackwell's idea. Clr Jenkin sticks hands up, almost taken, but he points out he just wants to ask a question. Bit of a bumbling meeting this at times.
3 days ago
Clr Edwards indicates a line has to be drawn in seeking partners in other councils to work with on enforcement as officer time has been taken up by it with no joy. Clr Phillips says joint working is 'unviable'. Clr Davies heckles him, 'on what basis?'
3 days ago
Clr Phillips asks about Kingdom ticket stats and historic inhouse stats. Clr Bithell says info 'not relevant to the report', but adds 21 in house for dog fouling and 'well over one hundred' under Kingdom. Also says Cllrs have had that info before.
3 days ago
Clr Blackwell in the quickest and most targeted point asks for Option 4 (Provide an in-house Enforcement Service) and wants more info on it.
3 days ago
'Litter' and 'Littering' is defined in legislation it seems, Clr Morris wanted Wrexham Council to make it up its own definition to ensure if there was a new Kingdom-esque company (one of the options on table) would not focus on cigarette ends
3 days ago
Clr Rogers: "Suggest you take a show of hands" Clr Pemberton (Chair) "We had a show of hands and it was all passed". Eh?! Either way, the meeting moves on...
3 days ago
Bit of a meeting mess as there was sort of a vote to rule out Option 1 - but that was paused when Clr Davies intervened. Now treated as though was ruled out, but now being revisited to hold another vote. Some Cllrs think they voted, others do not... Ah Scrutiny 👀
3 days ago
Clr Apsley says he doesnt mind option 1 noting 'Maintain the current operating model' (however that model is literally doing nothing it seems in terms of litter/fouling based off the earlier data by Officer)
3 days ago
Bit of a barney as Clr Davies says 1.5 pages of A4 is not enough info to make an informed decision as lacks detail. Clr Morris says meeting ‘almost hijacked’ by Clr Davies and wants to crack on. The ‘detail’ is item 7 on this PDF link
3 days ago
Clr Bithell says ‘it is my report’, ‘prepared by officers’ and ‘thats the options there’. Says he could take a report to Exec Board & ‘make decision’ himself, but thought it was right to ‘give members opportunity’ to direct what direction to pursue.
3 days ago
Cllr Dana Davies says committee should be asking for detailed report on each three options as info today is lacking, points to no financial info for options and says it ‘lacks detail’. Chair says 'no problem' to move an option today.
3 days ago
Committee is getting like Cluedo, options being ruled out one by one by councillors after examining the feedback. Option 1 looks formally ruled out. Was it the dog fouling in the Ballroom by the candlestick?
3 days ago
Clr Morris asks how many FPNs for littering / dog fouling have been issued in Wrexham since Kingdom ceased. Officer says zero FPNs issued.
3 days ago
Clr Alan Edwards asks if dashcam footage can be used by Wrexham Council to prosecute litter louts on the A483. Officer says Council could enquire about the registered keeper and look to issue a FPN, however if no registered keeper given, nothing can be done (Welsh law lagging)
3 days ago
Cllr Rogers notes ‘not the dogs to blame’ for dog fouling, looks to the owners to pick it up.
3 days ago
@wrexham I just don't understand why people litter!?
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Clr Bithell says 'the actions of other people' disposing of litter 'there is a cost to picking it up'. Basically if people did not drop litter Wrexham Council would be over a million quid better off, also this meeting would not be taking place so we could be elsewhere 😜
3 days ago
Clr Morris probes often quoted 'it costs £1.2m to clean up litter in Wrexham every year' asks how the figure is totalled up. Clr Bithell says sweepers, staff time, vehicles. Says things have changed, and 'ad hoc duties' such as cleaning the A483 are on top of the £1.2m figure.
3 days ago
Damming verdict on Kingdom’s services! Cllr Jenkins says Wrexham is ‘No worse for cleanliness than when they were in place’. Got to say in town centre you couldn’t really tell they have stopped.
3 days ago
Clr Bithell looks back to previous 'steers' given, where a 'harder line' was agreed and executed, but then a kick off over Kingdom's practices. The table attched is the stats for last time Council did enforcement inhouse. PIC:
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Clr Bithell says 'reality' is there no one local to partner with, so if not getting Kingdom, not co-working with other authorities... sounds like Wrexham Council will be going in-house (or do nothing!). Last time it was in house Clr Bithell acknowledge the performance was poor!
3 days ago
Clr Bithell giving an update to progress on exploring options on what can replace Kingdom as litter enforcement. Sounds like shared services with Flintshire etc might not be happening. That was 'preferred option' from a Task & Finish group .
3 days ago
Interesting start to Enforcement agenda point saying submission from “Wrexham Business Group”, think that is the CIC. If so, we have asked a few questions on that ‘group’ with not much joy, specifically about council grants / accounts and assets.
3 days ago
A bit of pre meeting nattering indicates there is some big pothole / resurfacing work taking place. Obviously this will create delays, unsure if this tweet is related, but thought would mention! link
3 days ago
Yesterday it was confirmed the regional news companies wanted more externally funded reporters to cover stuff like this. Luckily Reach (old Trinity Mirror) have the resources to make ‘Top Trumps’ of Zoo animals and cut n pasted every KFC tripadvisor instead 👀
3 days ago
Here at the Guildhall again - today it is a Scrutiny meeting where councillors are examining life after Kingdom Enforcement. Lots of social media noise on this one, empty public gallery so far (aside from us and the BBC!) link
3 days ago
Reaction to his Q from the Commons link
3 days ago
"What has the Prime Minister got against towns in North Wales?" Local MP Ian Lucas gets a question in PMQs PIC:
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3 days ago
It is a minor application, but does it hint at a possible opening timeframe for the long overdue police project? link
3 days ago
Still no luck on our bass amp.
Stolen from @wrexham on Saturday. Limited edition/discontinued piece of gear. Help us get it back. @ashdownmusic #Ashdown #stolen #basschat PIC:
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3 days ago
@seazooband @ashdownmusic any joy on CCTV?
4 days ago
Good Morning #Wrexham New Cafe/Coffee Shop opening Soon,(old Hoffi Koffi) Lower Lord Street,Good Luck with your new business venture 👏👏👏 PIC:
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4 days ago
@Richard22477222 @Clare_Wxm @wrexham You can’t leave education at 16 now Richard you leave at 18. I can guarantee outnumbering 14 year old knows more about politics than the vast majority of adults
4 days ago
@Richard22477222 @Clare_Wxm @wrexham Most adults don't know what they are voting for. Maybe you need to take a long look at yourself Richard 🙄. She has a perfectly valid point, schools should be teaching at least basic politics in year 9 and 10 to prepare them for future voting.
4 days ago
@Clare_Wxm @wrexham Why not lower it to 11 year olds? Far too young to vote and if you think otherwise you need to have a long look at yourself in the mirror. Let them have at least 2 years out of school to make any important decisions.
4 days ago
@Blisteringb @wrexham Can you provide statistics on empty AFFORDABLE houses in the wrexham area or are you going off Zoopla listings?
4 days ago
@wrexham There are over 1,000 properties on the market in the county of Wrexham and well over 6,000 properties for sale in North Wales. No housing shortage just people want new houses
4 days ago
Along with numerous other incidents we still managed to gain excellent intelligence about recent drug dealing activity using vehicles, a drink driver who has no insurance or licence and also completed many miles of patrols in and around the @wrexham area #DontDrinkAndDrive PIC:
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4 days ago
We spent time at Wrexham racecourse at rugby & footie matches too where the Wrexham public were very genourous indeed 👏 👏 👏 👏 link
4 days ago
Bit of a shot in the dark but does anybody know where we could get some rocks or big stones for a garden project. Wrexham or North Wales area @wrexham #Wrexham #NorthWales (willing to pay but not ridiculous prices)
4 days ago
recommendations please @wrexham for nice country pub with great food, 10 mile radius of Wrexham town centre be great 👍
4 days ago
A lack of new houses being built in Wrexham has been used as justification to develop up to 189 new homes in Rhosrobin:
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4 days ago
@wrexham I think it's a good idea. My only concern is how they're not taught any basic politics in school. So bring into schools and it would work better and attract more into politics which is definitely needed. Those teens who have no interest won't vote just like adults who don't now.
4 days ago
@wrexham Age to be able to use sunbeds 18, get married with parental consent 16 and join army with parental consent 16. Says it all!
4 days ago
@wrexham The consultation attracted a massive response from the people of Wales - 2,800 took part.
4 days ago
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4 days ago
This could be in place for the next Welsh Assembly elections - what do you think of plans to lower the voting age to 16 year olds? link
4 days ago
Pleased to be a supporter of this project, nice to see the restored colours proudly on show in council Chambers @wrexham @wrexhamcbc #Wrexham PIC:
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4 days ago
Heads up for anyone going this way - The Temporary Lights outward bound just after the Army Barracks in hightown are causing traffic to build up in the area. Thanks to @WcmTCCWxmCCTV for the pic and info! PIC:
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4 days ago
Visit our open day on Saturday, 2 March, to find out more about #studentlife, societies and activities from our student ambassadors and @GlyndwrSU . Book your place here: link #wguopenday #wrexham #wgu #events #university #openday PIC:
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4 days ago
Crowdfunding works - the restored and preserved standards are now under the custodianship of Wrexham Council and on public(ish) display. More later! PIC:
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4 days ago
Supplies have now been restored to customers affected by #POWERCUT in #LL11 #Wrexham. Thank you for your patience today.
4 days ago
Cracking fun this morning #jetengines #StudentVoice #universitylife @wrexham campus PIC:
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No more business so meeting wraps up after hour and twelve minutes. Guildhall Chamber looking impressive with the new additions, more on that later !
4 days ago
Clr Griffiths gives example of previous high quality work meant a turn around of a property only cost £1k so there are wider unseen benefits as well.
4 days ago
A final comment from Clr Pritchard about the Welsh Housing Quality Standard, implication is council is relaxed about the 2020 target as they are focused on the quality of work rather than rushing to meet targets.
4 days ago
Clr Cameron asks about homelessness and void properties. Asks what lead time there is from empty to bringing them back into use after refurb. Officer says 42 days for ‘pre start element’. Clr Cameron says some properties seem to have contractors there ‘forever’.
4 days ago
Update on the crash on Gatewen Road, the Welsh Ambulance Service say that one person was treated at the scene: link
4 days ago
Clr Paul Roberts asks about build and buy figures, says it appears top heavy. Officer points to Plas Madoc and Nant Silyn. Mysterious hints from Officer at a ‘much bigger project’ 4-5 years down the line and thus funding earmarked in the plan for it.
4 days ago
Clr John Pritchard asks about the programme on external works and if it is done alphabetically. Clr Griffiths says ‘depends’ some are date based, but the big stuff is alphabetical. Always a fun one as Clrs usually want their wards done first!
4 days ago
Clr Wright notes damage is being done by council bin lorries damaging roads, but ‘cant be repaired as there is no money’ in Environment. Adds the highways are used solely by council tenants so queries why HRA can’t cover. Wants land taken into HRA ownership to get it done.
4 days ago
Clr Derek Wright joins in wide praise for housing work, says in Cefn it is like ‘different worlds’. Asks about placement of items in budgets. Clr Pritchard points out HRA is ring fenced and the ‘one council’ buzzword is great, but still means separate budgets across the council.
4 days ago
@Gwersyllt_CC @NCTJ_news @LiamRandallLDR Yes, he is a BBC reporter link Regionals are wanting *more* such third party paid for staff.
4 days ago
On to the second part of the HRA debate. This has the hundreds of millions of borrowing - big enough numbers that a couple of councillors got in touch thinking our report was wrong! Worth noting HRA is ringfenced so not normal council cash. link
4 days ago
Keyboard warriors need to put up or shut up. link
4 days ago
Clr Griffiths says he can’t leave it there, “This is not a political thing this is an actual fact.” Goes back to Universal Credit, says issues are based off “the way people are being paid”. Council Leader joins in, says UC ‘has to stop’ as direct payments do not work for some.
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Clr Roberts disregards the UC blame, notes without UC there would be other benefit payments. “Individuals or households will receive close to the same level of benefits”, wants tenants to be ‘assisted by the council’ and further work to be done.
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Housing Finance Officer joins table as £764k as bad debt in documents / projection, notes the £750k as of Dec 2018 so down a little. Clr Griffiths says future projections hard as he is not in possession of a crystal ball but implication is Universal Credit is making things worse.
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Clr Paul Roberts asks about bad debts for rent & why fig so high, also asks what is being done. Clr Griffiths says increase in debt is ‘due to universal credit’, ‘some are unable to manage their own finances’, and council offer support including arranging direct payments instead.
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Clr Pritchard says decision taken to standardise rent across Wrexham, so all wards even for the same thing. Clrs look to Officer for explanation who says policy only applies to 30%, if increase is applied then target (top) rent has not been achieved. Officer/Cllrs will check.
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The HRA rent setting & budget about to be nodded through but Cllr Rogers gets a Q in. Points out prior agreement that top rents would not increase until all other rents catch up, Clr Rogers says top rents in Plas Madoc are going up regardless.
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@wrexham 140k spare, that should just cover filling the pothole on Tesco roundabout. Sure I saw base jumpers eyeing it up yesterday as their next challenge😂😂
4 days ago
Meeting moves on to two connected agenda items on the
Housing Revenue Account. We had a nose at the business plan and noticed an unheralded 'prudential' borrowing to reinvest peaking in 2023/24 at £361m due to borrowing cap removal link
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@NCTJ_news Some proof for you & others that the 'under reporting' of Wrexham area is a choice by Reach and Newsquest. LDR goes on leave, they don't report. Why should they be rewarded for failure? link
4 days ago
Looks like Clr Marc Jones is only one asking questions on the Capital Programme this morning. Meeting moves on to discussing surrender of existing lease and the granting of a new 25 year lease to Penycae Football Club.
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Clr Marc Jones queries the answer and reiterates effectively Wrexham Council did the work before. Clr Bithell also calls it a 'small overspend' (£53,000). Says no decision made on a second phase of town centre paving improvements.
5 days ago
More on the crash on Gatewen Road - police say a car has collided with a telegraph pole. Some electricity supplies have been removed in the area as a result: link
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Officer replies to new build delays in Plas Madoc, notes land contamination issues rather than capacity issues. Adds the ‘slight’ overspend in town centre was primarily due to cabling ducting and services being much close to the surface than anticipated.
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Clr Marc Jones points out 'Wrexham council or its predecessor did the original work' and queries how the town centre works issues could be unforseen link
5 days ago
Clr Marc Jones asking questions on Capital Programme slippage ( link ) notes £140k underspend on 'Other highways projects' and wants the unspent cash to be spent on fixing potholes
....if you have read this far it could be worth hitting refresh and starting again!