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Road Improvements Made

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:52:23 GMT

Road Improvements

Wrexham Council has delivered on its promise to repair potholes in Worthenbury village thanks to the work of local Community Councillors.

Fresh tarmac is now visible on the road through the village where once existed deep and often dangerous potholes.

Community Councillors repeated representations to Wrexham Council to improve the quality and safety of the roads in the village were supported by Robert Williams the local County Borough Councillor. Their combined efforts have now paid off.

The Community Council acknowledges that more work is needed and it will continue to press for further improvements to be made.

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Hedgerow Trims

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:14:56 GMT

Hedge trim makes for safer access...

A local volunteer joined forces with a Community Councillor this week to cut back the hedgerow in front of Broughton Crescent Worthenbury.

Nearby residents had complained that the overgrown hedgerow was impairing the sight line of motorists leaving Emral Court at its junction with the Malpas Road.

Worthenbury resident Darrel McCluskey provided the manpower and equipment to carry out the work while his Community Council helper cleared up the debris.

The job is one of a range of tasks being undertaken by Willington Worthenbury Councillors to help improve the area for local residents.

Tallarn Green Planters

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:11:57 GMT

Real sign of improvement...

Tallarn Green is welcoming visitors to the village with a newly refurbished sign and planter thanks to the efforts of local Community Councillors.

The sign situated on the outskirts of the village near the Sarn has been cleaned and painted following work to cut back the grass verge and hedgerow.

Work to refurbish Tallarn Green’s other village sign will be carried out by Community Councillors later this month.

Residents Survey

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:07:37 GMT

Survey of residents now underway...

Community Councillors in Tallarn Green and Worthenbury are knocking on doors in the area asking people how they want to see local council funding spent.

The aim of the survey - the first of its kind to be carried out by Willington Worthenbury Community Council - is to raise awareness of the work of the Community Council and to find out what services residents value most.

The Community Council is funded by Wrexham County Borough Council and the money is used to pay for a variety of local amenities and services such as street lighting and children’s play areas. The Community Council can also award financial support for local projects or events such as the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations.

Councillors will also be using information gathered during the survey to lobby Wrexham Council in order to see improvements made where residents think they are needed.

Helen Pike, Chairman of the Community Council said; “We will be aiming to visit all homes in the area because we’re trying to gather the views of as many people as possible. But if we do miss anyone the survey can be completed online by visiting our website or Facebook page.”

The survey will be taking place throughout August and the outcomes will be reported to the September meeting of the Community Council. Survey results will also be published on the Community Council’ website.

Second Worthenbury Planter

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:01:25 GMT

Second planter gets a makeover...

One week after refurbishing the sign and planter on the Wrexham Road, Worthenbury Community Councillors have been at it again. This time the work has been done to carry out a makeover of the planter in Frog Lane on the Malpas Road.

Once again the hedgerow was cut back and the grass verge strimmed before new plants could be put in place. A couple of coats of paint applied to the sign’s supporting posts and the job was complete.

Further projects to spruce up features in the Tallarn Green and Worthenbury area are being planned by the Community Council.

Hedgerow Work

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:58:21 GMT

Hedgerow work helps improve road safety...

Motorists travelling through Tallarn Green will now have a clear view of a speed limit sign following work by the Community Council to cut back hedgerows.

The overgrown grass verge and hedgerow had all but obscured the 30mph sign which is situated near Tallarn Green’s Chapel Field.

The overgrowth had also made it more difficult to see the nearby sign requesting motorists to slow down for the children’s play area.

Worthenbury Planters

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:30:30 GMT

Planter gets a makeover

Volunteers were in action in Worthenbury last weekend strimming, planting and painting to provide a more colourful welcome for visitors.

The volunteers who are all members of Willington Worthenbury Community Council gave up there spare time to cut back hedges and the grass verge around the ‘Worthenbury’ sign and planter on the Wrexham Road.

Once the verge had been cleared the sign was given a much needed lick of paint and the planting was refreshed.

Next on the list for a makeover will be the sign and planter in Frog Lane on the Malpas Road.

First Aid & Defib Training

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:04:48 GMT

First Aid and Defibrillator training to be planned

People living in Tallarn Green and Worthenbury are to be asked if they would like to take part in a First Aid training programme.

The courses which are to be hosted by Willington Worthenbury Community Council will be run by the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade.

Training is to be offered in First Aid Awareness and Public Access Defibrillator Awareness.

The courses will be held in either Worthenbury Village Hall or Tallarn Green Village Hall - costs and dates have yet to be finalised and will be dependent upon uptake.

A questionnaire is available on the Community Council website - for anyone who is interested in either or both courses - to express their interest.

Click here to register your interest.

Community Engagement Survey

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:27:17 GMT

Residents survey to step up community engagement

Plans to improve communications with local residents in Willington Worthenbury will push further ahead when the Community Council carries out it’s first ever door-to-door survey next month.

Hard on the heels of the launch of its new website and Facebook page the Council’s survey will aim to establish the priorities of people living in the community.

Community Councillors will be knocking on doors and asking residents what council services they value most and where they would like to see improvements made.

Richard Mewes, Deputy Chairman of the Community Council said: “It’s important for people to know who their Community Councillors are and how they can get in touch with us. It’s also important for us to know what local priorities are so we can direct our expenditure to where it’s most needed.”

Residents will also be able to complete the survey online by visiting the Community Council’s website or Facebook page.

Worthenbury Playground

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:25:27 GMT

Plans for playground overhaul

A children's play area in the village of Worthenbury is to undergo a programme of repair and maintenance which will be paid for by Willington Worthenbury Community Council.

The project was discussed at the Council's July meeting where councillors proposed that further cost estimates be sought before engaging a contractor to carry out the work.

The popular play area - which was established more than 20 years ago - is situated on Mulsford Lane on the outskirts of the village.

Community Council Electricity Bill

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:16:49 GMT

Shocking rise in cost of streetlight power

People living in Tallarn Green and Worthenbury are now paying nearly three times as much for streetlight costs as they did last winter.

Willington Worthenbury Community Council's latest bill from Scottish Power is for £729.02 which represents an increase of nearly 270% on the £196.81 bill for the last winter quarter.

Helen Pike, Chairman of the Community Council said: " It's an astonishing increase in cost. The bill following the winter quarter was nearly double and that bill has been followed by yet another massive hike in cost. We will continue to shop around looking for the most economic options but it is becoming increasingly more difficult to make real savings."

"The Community Council's budget hasn't been increased by 270% this year so these rapidly rising costs will place significant pressure on our funds."

There is a total of 22 streetlamps providing light in the Willington Worthenbury area. Wrexham County Borough Council is contracted by the Community Council to maintain the streetlamps but the Community Council pays all maintenance and electricity costs.

Flooding Issues

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:13:21 GMT

Flooding problems to be tackled

Work is to be undertaken to combat problems caused by blocked drains and gulleys in Worthenbury and Tallarn Green.

Community Councillors met with representatives of Wrexham Council this week to stress the need for action and to request flood prevention work be carried out as soon as possible.

As a result of the meeting Wrexham Council engineers have pledged to start work in the coming months to clear gulleys and unblock drains. Flooding at Mulsford Lane Worthenbury and at Willington Cross is a particularly problem in autumn and winter months.

Helen Pike, Chair of Willington Worthenbury Community Council said: “ Most of us are inconvenienced by flooding at sometime during the Winter. We welcome Wrexham Council’s commitment to carry out the work and I hope we’ll see real improvements when it’s done.

Project Potholes - Update 1

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:07:43 GMT

Pothole Progress

Lobbying by the Community Council to bring about improvements to roads is beginning to reap rewards in Tallarn Green and Worthenbury.

Wrexham Council has responded to repeated requests from Community Councillors by carrying out work to fill in potholes in and around the centre of the village in recent days.

But as any passers-by will see - there’s still work to be done so the Community Council will continue to lobby for road improvements in Tallarn Green, Willington and Worthenbury.

Litter Picking

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:03:08 GMT

Litter Pickers Wanted

Litter picking is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge - once you’ve done the job you know it’s time to start again.

Undaunted by the scale of the challenge Community Councillors in Tallarn Green have been busy cleaning up the roads.

But it’s a relentless task and more hands are needed as Councillor Helen Pike explained: “It’s not the villagers who live here who drop the litter but unless we want to live in a community that’s full of other people’s rubbish we’re the ones who have to clean it up.”

”Ideally we’d like more people to help - perhaps when they’re out walking their dogs or just taking a stroll. We can supply bags, gloves and litter pickers if needed. Every little helps keep our village clean.”

If you’d like to help please contact the Community Council via its Facebook page,

or by clicking here .

Project Potholes

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:46:43 GMT

Community lobbies County Borough Council for road improvements

Community Councillors have been out and about this week in a bid to improve roads in the Willington Worthenbury area by taking their local Wrexham Councillor to see the pot holes for himself.

At their July meeting Community Councillors impressed upon Councillor Robert Williams - who is the Wrexham Council member for the Willington Worthenbury area - the need for urgent road repairs.

In response Councillor Williams accompanied Community Councillors on an inspection of the roads and bridle paths and he gave assurances that he would do all he can to bring about improvements.

Councillor Helen Pike, Chair of the Community Council was one of the Community Councillors involved. She said: “Many of our roads are now in a dangerous condition. Just recently a cyclist was seriously injured in Worthenbury and I don’t know how many more road users need to become victims of injury or worse before Wrexham Council takes action.

”We’re grateful to Councillor Williams for his efforts and we hope they will make a difference”