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. View Facebook post here

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.