Acton Council News Archive: January to December 2016 (with the most recent news first)

2017 NEWS

CHRISTMAS FLOAT - 20 DECEMBER 2017: The Venture’s Christmas Float will be visiting part of the Maesydre ward in Acton from 4:00pm on Wednesday 20 December 2017. It will be visiting the following streets:

Plas Gwyn • Ffordd Edgeworth • Glan Garth • Aston Grove • Montgomery Road • Colwyn Road • Barons Road • Benjamin Road • Palmer Street • Bertie Road • Smithfield Road • Whitegate Road • Conner Crescent • Warwick Avenue • St. John's Road • Rutland Road

To find out more about the other streets the Christmas Float will be visiting , click here.

PRECEPT FOR 2018/19: Acton Community Council at its December 2017 meeting considered its budget and spending proposals for the next financial year and has set its Precept at £145,000 which is the first increase in the Precept amount since April 2014.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR DECEMBER 2017: The meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 December 2017 at 6:30pm in the Training Room of Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, LL12 7LB. The Community Council will be considering applications for Co-option to fill the two casual Councillor vacancies in the Park and Little Acton wards, applications received for financial assistance, its budget requirements for 2018/19 and setting its precept.

Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meeting. Please follow the signage in the Resource Centre and after entering the Training Room take a seat to the right. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

GOOD NEWS - NEW BUS SERVICE FOR MAESYDRE RESIDENTS: In the summer of 2016 the GHA Bus Company ceased trading leaving Maesydre Ward residents who are non-car owners, elderly and or infirm feeling isolated with no direct through bus services whatsoever to access the town centre despite their close proximity to it. Acton Community Councillors have been proactive in voicing concerns about the isolation and inequality for these residents.

At its meeting held on 21 November 2017, the Community Council was pleased to be told of a new bus service stopping at the Maesydre Power House Bus Stop from Monday 20th November 2017. The aim of the new Town Link bus service is to reconnect some of the communities affected by the GHA collapse and provide improved access to the town centre and key retail locations. It is hoped that this service will support residents and the local economy in bringing more people into the Town Centre. The service will be operated by Valentines Travel solutions who are a local company based in Wrexham.

There are two services from , operating Monday to Saturday between 0930 and 1750.

Town Link 1 will serve Lane, Maesydre, Market Street, Eagles Meadow, High Street and Island Green. Town Link 2 will serve Mold Road, Wrexham Technology Park, Pentre Bach, Ruthin Road and Island Green.

Adult fares are £1.50, and concessionary travel passes are accepted. A copy of the timetable and route maps is set out below.

Town Link 1 and 2 routes timetable and maps

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR November 2017: The meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 6:30pm in the Training Room at the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Community Council’s meetings. On arrival please follow the blue signs through the building to the Training Room which is on the right just past the main reception area. Seating for observers is provided to the right of the door. The Council will, as part of the agenda, receive a presentation from the Wrexham CBC Play Development Team on opportunities for Play Development in the Acton Community. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2017 AT 6:30PM: This meeting of the Environmental Committee will be held in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 AT 6:30PM: The Community Council at this special meeting to be held in the Training Room at the Acton Community Resource Centre will consider its current budget, commitments and spending proposal implications for 2018/19 together with its response to the determinations contained in the 2018 Draft Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for by the Consultation deadline of 29 November 2017. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCIES: The Community Council intends to fill the two remaining casual Councillor vacancies in its and Little Acton Community Wards by co- option. This Public Notice is being displayed on the Public Notice page of the Community Council’s website and on the Public Notice Board at the Council’s office. Please note that the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is NOON on Monday 11 December 2017. The Community Council will proceed to co-opt and fill the vacancies at its meeting to be held on Tuesday 12 December 2017 when all qualifying persons who submit an expression of interest will be invited to give a short address in support of their application before the vote is taken.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR OCTOBER 2017 The meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 October 2017 at 6:30pm in Hall 2 at the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meeting. The Community Council will be considering the Co-option of three new members to fill the casual vacancies in the Acton Park, Borras Park and Little Acton Wards. The agenda for the meeting can viewed by clicking here.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Youth Committee will be held on Tuesday 10 October 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The Committee will receive a receive a performance monitoring report on latest quarter’s performance and operation of the Service Level Agreement which commenced on 1 May 2017 with the Partnership to provide a Pilot Project until 31 March 2018 for one session of Youth Work per week for Young people aged 8 to 13 years at the Acton Community Resource. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL – RECONVENED ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING: The Environmental Committee will reconvene on Thursday 5 October 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here. [Please note that as a quorum of members was not present, the meeting was adjourned on 12 September 2017.]

COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCIES: The Community Council intends to fill by co-option the three casual Councillor vacancies in its Acton Park, Borras Park and Little Acton Community Wards. This Public Notice is being displayed on the Public Notice page of the Community Council’s website and on the Public Notice Board at the Council’s office. Please note that the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is NOON on Monday 16 October 2017. The Community Council will proceed to co-opt and fill the vacancies at its meeting to be held on Tuesday 17 October 2017 when all qualifying persons who submit an expression of interest will be invited to give a short address in support of their application before the vote is taken.

GENETICS AND GENOMICS FOR THE 3RD GENERATION (3G) CONFERENCE: A free public event about DNA, genetics and genomics is being held on Tuesday 24th October 2017, 10am - 2pm at the Catrin Finch Centre, Wrexham, LL11 2HS. See the attached poster. Featured talks will include:

o The ABC of DNA (Dr Sue Assinder, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) o Feeding and Healing the World through Plant Genetic Technologies (Dr Geraint Parry, GARNet, University) o DNA Analysis in Forensic Science (Dr Amy Rattenbury, Glyndwr University) o The 100,000 Genomes project and the Future of Healthcare (Lisa Dowell, North West Coast NHS Genomic Medicine Centre) o Bowel Cancer in Wales: challenges and opportunities (Dr Lee Campbell, Cancer Research Wales)

The event is aimed at members of the public over 50, but everyone is welcome! You can take part in the whole event or drop in for any of the talks (5 minute break between talks to drop-in or out). There will also be interactive stands showcasing some of the latest research and projects in Wales. Refreshments and lunch provided. Attendance is FREE. Registration required via Eventbrite: http://ow.ly/N8Fk30e4Jql

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 2017: The meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 September 2016 at 6:30pm in Hall 2 of the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meeting. Seating is provided to the right of the room as you enter. The agenda for the meeting can viewed by clicking here.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Environmental Committee will be held on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here. [Please note that as a quorum of members was not present, the meeting has been adjourned until a date yet to be agreed.] COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCY: The Community Council has four casual Councillor vacancies which it intends to fill by co-option. One in each of the following wards:-

Acton Park Ward Little Acton Ward

Borras Park Ward Rhosnesni ward

The relevant Public Notices are being displayed on the Public Notice page of the Community Council’s website and on the Public Notice Board at the Council’s office. Please note that the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is NOON on Monday 18 September 2017. The Community Council intends to proceed to co-opt and fill the vacancies at its meeting to be held on Tuesday 19 September 2017.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JULY 2017: The meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 July 2017 at 6:30pm in Hall 2 at the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Community Council’s meetings. On arrival please follow the blue signs through the building to Hall 2. Seating for observers is provided to the right of the door. The Council will, as part of the agenda, receive a presentation on trained volunteer First responders and what the cost will be to provide this service in the Acton Community area. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

COUNCILLOR VACANCIES: The Community Council has three vacancies for Community Councillors in its Acton Park, Borras Park and Little Acton Wards. The attached Public Notices advise of the vacancies and invites the submission of requests to fill the vacancies by an Election. If no such requests are received then the Community Council will fill the vacancies by Co-option.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Youth Committee will be held on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The newly appointed Youth Committee will receive a final quality and evidence report for the Detached Youth Work Pilot Project which was extended to 30 April 2017. It will also receive receive a performance monitoring report on the operation of another Service Level Agreement which commenced on 1 May 2017 with the Caia Park Partnership to provide a Pilot Project until 30 September 2017 for one session of Youth Work per week at the Acton Community Resource. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JUNE 2017: The meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 6:30pm in Hall 2 at the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Community Council’s meetings. On arrival follow the blue signs through the building to Hall 2 where seating for observers is provided to the right of the door. The Council will, as part of the agenda, consider expressions of interest for co-option onto the Council and the requests for financial assistance received during the last quarter. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

THE KING’S DNA - Richard III: From car park to cathedral: The Wales Gene Park at Cardiff University has arranged for a Free Public Talk to be held between 6pm - 7pm on Wednesday 28 June 2017 at the Catrin Finch Centre, Mold Road, Wrexham. Those attending will hear the story of the discovery and identification of the skeleton in the car park, including how DNA was used to help confirm that the remains were that of the lost king, Richard III. This event is free of charge but you must register to attend via Eventbrite at: http://ow.ly/QVlu30bx2KV For more information see the attached Poster.

UPDATE FROM ANNUAL MEETING: The Community Council has appointed Councillor Philip Lloyd as its Chairman for the forthcoming year and Councillor Ralph Hardy as its Vice Chairman. The full Council Elections were held on 4 May 2017 and the six remaining Councillor ward vacancies were advertised by Public Notice and on the Council's website. The Community Council yesterday evening was delighted to co-opt Aimi Waters onto the Council, filling one of the two vacancies for the Maesydre Ward. The closing date for the five remaining vacancies has been extended to noon on 13 June 2017. Any expressions of interest forms received from suitably qualified persons will then be considered at the next Council meeting on 20 June 2017. If you are interested in putting your name forward for one of the vacancies, please complete the attached application form

ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting of Acton Community Council will start at 7:00pm on Tuesday 16 May 2017. The meeting is being held in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham, LL12 8BH. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meeting and should follow the signs through the building to gain access to the Meeting Room. Seats are provided to the right of the door as you enter the room. The Agenda for the meeting can beviewed here.

COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCIES: The Community Council is required within 35 days of the 4 May 2017 Council elections to fill the six vacancies in its Acton Central (1) , Borras Park(2) , Little Acton (1) and Maesydre (2) Community Wards by co-option. Public notices are now being displayed on the Public Notice page of the Community Council’s website and on the Public Notice Board at the Council’s office. Please note that the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is NOON on Monday 15 May 2017. The Community Council will proceed to co-opt and fill the vacancies at its Annual meeting to be held on Tuesday 16 May 2017.

THANKS TO THE RETIRING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: At the April 2017 meeting of the Community Council, the Chairman referred to the forthcoming Council elections and noted that eight Community Councillors were standing down from their seats and would not be seeking re-election; namely – Edmund Boylin, Leonard Closs, Ann O’Neill, Carole O’Toole, Tom Pierce, James Richards, Barbara Smith and Sue Stanford. The Chairman took the opportunity on behalf of the Community Council to thank them all for the work they had undertaken on behalf of the Acton Community and wished them well for the future.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR APRIL 2017: The meeting this month has been brought forward by one week due to the Easter Bank Holidays. It will be held on Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham, LL12 8BH. The meeting will start at 6:30pm and the Agenda can be obtained by contacting the Clerk or by clicking here.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Youth Committee will be held on Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The Youth Committee will receive a quality and evidence report as detailed in the Service Level Agreement for the Detached Youth Work Pilot Project and review progress to date. It will also receive an update report on the preparations made for the Youth Work Pilot Project due to commence on 1 April 2017. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here. COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2017: This meeting of the Community will be held in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham, LL12 8BH. The meeting will start at 6:30pm and the Agenda can be obtained by contacting the Clerk or by clicking here. The Council will be considering applications for financial assistance received from local groups and organisations working in the Acton Community.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 2017 MEETING: The next meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green, Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe at the Council meeting. The agenda for the meeting can viewed by clicking here.

NORTH WALES MAGISTRATES’ RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN 2017/18: Have you ever thought of becoming a Magistrate? Magistrates hear over 90% of criminal cases ranging from assault and criminal damage cases to drink driving and football offences and many more. The attached poster gives information about open days being held around North Wales as part of HM Courts Service to recruit Magistrates during 2017. The Wrexham Magistrates’ Court Open day will be held on Thursday 9 February 2017 between 4:00pm and 7:30pm. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28 February 2017. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/become-magistrate

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Youth Committee will be held on Tuesday 31 January 2017 at 6:30pm in the Little Acton Community Centre, The Green , Little Acton, Wrexham LL12 8BH. The Youth Committee will be finalising the arrangements and agreements to enable the Pilot Youth Projects across any of the five Acton Community Wards to commence as soon as practicable. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

ACTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the Environmental Committee will be held on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 6:30pm in the Training Room at the Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. The agenda and papers for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 2017 The meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 6:30pm in the Crèche Room of Acton Community Resource Centre, off Overton Way, Wrexham LL12 7LB. Members of the press and public are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meeting. The agenda for the meeting can viewed by clicking here.

PRECEPT FOR 2017/18: Acton Community Council has held its precept at £125,000 which is the same level it has been at since April 2014.