Wrexham Council blocks memorial 10k road race over highways dispute
A popular Wrexham road race held in memory of a former athlete has been cancelled following a dispute between organisers and Wrexham Council. Wrexham.com says the Helena Tipping Wrexham 10K was due to take place on Sunday 14 September, starting at the Net World Sports site and finishing at Isycoed Community Centre. This year would […]
New traffic restrictions to be introduced on Wrexham city centre roads after excessive speeding increases
One-way traffic and speeding restrictions could be put in place on Wrexham city centre roads following excessive speeding up and down the high street. Senior councillors said urgent action was needed to improve safety in the main shopping area after it was claimed drivers had been seen speeding down the High Street at up to […]
Over £74,000 awarded to monitor air quality in Wrexham
Wrexham Council has been awarded a grant of £74,281 from the Welsh Government’s Local Air Quality Management Support Fund to monitor air quality in Wrexham in an innovative and sustainable way. The project aims to set up a network of 10 monitors that will look at PM (Particulate Matter) Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide alongside […]
Wrexham Council set to invest £200,000 in local bus services
The Wrexham Council Executive Board will vote on investing £200,000 to improve local bus services this week. The meeting will give an update on the position of transitional funding from Welsh Government together with the Council’s intention to support local bus network. Members will be asked that the funding be used to build on the […]
Welsh Government provides £2.8m to repair storm damaged road in Wrexham
The Welsh Government has awarded Wrexham Council £2.8 million to carry out vital repairs to the B5605 in Newbridge, near Wrexham. The road, which serves as a busy commuter route for local people and provides a diversion option for the A483 bypass, has been closed since the damage caused by Storm Christoph last year. Due […]
Wrexham set to change its approach to fixing potholes to drive up efficiency
Changes to how potholes are to be filled in Wrexham could lead to longer lasting repairs, a senior councillor has claimed. Wrexham Council has invested in new vehicles and equipment to allow road defects to be fixed using hot tar. It follows criticism from residents and community leaders over the state of the area’s road […]