WCBC Housing

🚗Council garages available for rent🚗

We have garage sites across the Wrexham Borough which are available to rent for storage of your motor vehicle. If you’re a Council Contract Holder you’ll be given priority when applying, although private housing residents can apply as well.
We currently have garage vacancies within the following areas:
- Rhosymedre
- Caia

👉If you wish to apply for a garage you can do so online via https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/council-garages-rent

For more details of our vacancies please contact the Allocations Team on 01978 292068 / [email protected].

Do you rent a home from the council? Did you know you can sign up for news specific to Contract Holders?

We will be sending out updates from a Housing perspectives that are relevant to you, this will include updates on closures, repairs advice and hotline articles.

If you are a council contract holder and would like to sign up to our digital news service, all we need is an email address which can be entered here https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/information-current-council-tenants/housing-hotline

We have organised a Skip Day at Gwydyr Way TODAY 9:30am – 13:00pm
for contract holders in the area.

This is a great opportunity for you to dispose of any unwanted waste.

This is for Contract Holders only.

SPREAD THE WORD ! … our community wellbeing event is Thursday 12th September
1pm-4pm
All Welcome
Lots of help and information
Free to attend

Have you seen our new digital screens outside Lambpit Street? The screens include support, events and other information📱

Our Housing Department also have some information on these screens, such as Sheltered Housing Refurbishment, Apply for Housing and much more.

Be sure to check them out on your next visit!

Did you know most heat pumps are easy to maintain? They’re about as much work to maintain as a gas boiler.

Heat pump warranties can last for up to 10 years. Many manufacturers also offer options for warranty extensions for a fee.

With regular scheduled maintenance, you can expect a good quality heat pump to work for 20 years or more.

Rhosllanerchrugog community growing space...

We want to hear your ideas for community-growing!

Old Ysgol Y Wern, Penydraig – Friday, August 30

1pm-4pm

Bring your children and enjoy some family-friendly activities. No need to book, just turn up. If possible, please travel actively or sustainably, but if you need to drive park at Bonc Wen.

The Housing Department is looking for 2 Multi Skilled Bricklayers and a Multi Skilled Electrician to join out dedicated team. To apply please visit our vacancy page https://saas.zellis.com/wrexham/wrl/pages/main.jsf

Extend your Child Benefit claim for your teen today 👉 https://orlo.uk/iyzHH

Pop along to this family event tomorrow...

We want to hear your ideas for community-growing! 🥕 🧅 🥦

Ashfield Park, Rhosddu – Wednesday, August 28

1pm-4pm

Bring your children and enjoy some family-friendly activities. No need to book - just turn up. Ashfield Park is located behind Wrexham Tennis Centre.

Please remember our Housing Offices will be closed over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

The offices will be open again on Tuesday 27th August.

Please only contact to report Emergency Repairs (24hrs) 01978 298993.

You can also email [email protected] for out of hours only

There won’t be any changes to bin collections on bank holiday Monday (August 26), so if your collection day is Monday, please put your bins and recycling out as you usually would.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/0hHJA

Our new builds in Heol Offa are progressing well, with work on site officially starting at the end of June, the works are estimated to be completed by early 2025.

The development will offer a two-storey apartment block offering one bedroom apartments for single occupancy or couples.

We have held a number of successful skip days across the Summer so far. Thank you to all of our contract holders who have attended and to all the staff involved.

The skip days prove to be a great opportunity for contract holders to dispose of unwanted items and free up space in their homes or gardens.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Support Grants and Development Team. Are you passionate about supporting individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? Passionate about wanting to make a difference then this role is for you. https://saas.zellis.com/wrexham/wrl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01007131

The Welsh Government funded School Essentials Grant is available to help towards the costs of a child’s school uniform and equipment, for those on a low income.

Please submit only one application, if needed you can add multiple children to the same application (duplicate submissions may delay the processing of your grant).

👉 https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/school-essentials-grant

We have organised a Skip Day on the middle car park Pentre Gwyn/Tan y Coed area Tuesday 20th August 9:00am – 12:00pm for contract holders in the area. This is a great opportunity for you to dispose of any unwanted waste.
This is for Contract Holders only.
If you are unable to attend please contact the Caia Estate Office who may be able to arrange collection.

Did you know that up to 850,000 families entitled to Pension Credit have not claimed it? It only takes a few minutes to make sure you’re getting all you’re entitled to.

Claims can be made online at https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling the Freephone Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.

Remember that we have a financial Inclusion Officer in each estate office that can help with this.

Our friendly financial inclusion officer is planning some drop in sessions on Pension Credit. This is to assist with applying for Pension Credit, raise any issues or ask for advice

Benefits to using a Benefit Checker

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-about-benefits/using-the-benefits-calculator

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:
• The benefits you could get
• How much your benefit payments could be
• How your benefits will be affected depending on employment
• How your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change - for example, if you have a child.

The stress of is REAL! 😅

If you're feeling anxious, know that you're not alone—it’s totally normal to feel this way.
🌟 Remember, grades are just numbers, and there are many roads to success. 🌟
Celebrate your hard work no matter the result, and reach out for support if you’re struggling
👉 https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/mental-health-support/

*This is for Wrexham Council Contract Holders*

Council’s Housing Department are aiming to future proof the service they provide by offering more digital communication to those who prefer a digital method. 📱💻

The aim of moving more correspondence digital allows an efficient timely service, and by increasing the use of electronic communication will allow the council to reduce postal costs, printing costs and allow contract holders to receive information more timely.

In order to begin this process we need to identify your preferred future correspondence. Please fill in this short form to choose your preference. 👇https://myaccount.wrexham.gov.uk/en/service/Housing_preferred_future_correspondence

"This month the Tenant Reps, along with the Housing Tenancies Lead completed a walk about in Gresford (we will be doing more in other areas). From this we found the area to be tidy with hardly any litter.

There were some issues spotted such as overgrown hedges, pavement parking, weeds on pavements obstructing pedestrians walking, and uneven paths and roads. The aim of these ‘walk about’s’ are to spot any issues, that can then be passed onto the relevant departments.

In the afternoon we met with the Gas Service Department.
In this meeting we discussed Gas servicing, Appointments, and also discussed issues which Contract Holders have brought to us to speak on their behalf. We plan to meet with Gas Contractors at a future date."

– Tenant Representatives

🧴 Remember to reapply sunscreen after going swimming as sunscreen will wash off in the water, and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you're not getting burned 🏖️

Water also reflects ultraviolet (UV) rays, increasing your exposure.

Further information: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/seasonal-illnesses/sun-safety/

*This is for Wrexham Council Contract Holders Only*

Wrexham Council’s Housing Department are aiming to future proof the service they provide by offering more digital communication to those who prefer a digital method. 💻📱

The aim of moving more correspondence digital allows an efficient timely service, and by increasing the use of electronic communication will allow the council to reduce postal costs and printing costs.

In order to begin this process we need to identify your preferred future correspondence. Please fill in this short form to choose your preference. 👇https://myaccount.wrexham.gov.uk/en/service/Housing_preferred_future_correspondence

Environmental day for WCBC Contract holders
Tuesday 6th August between 9am and 12pm
There will be a skip placed on the green in front of Central Avenue.
If you are unable to attend please contact the Wrexham Central Estate Office on 01978 292062 who may be able to arrange collection.

Please take care of yourself, your family and friends when spending time outside in the sun.

☀️ During this hot dry weather, keep hydrated by ensuring you drink plenty of water

☀️ Try to stay indoors, especially between midday and 3pm

☀️ Prevent sun burn and skin damage by covering up and lathering on the sun screen. The hot weather can also cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke

☀️ Keep medicines below 25°C or in the fridge (read the storage instructions on the packaging)

Further information about sun safety can be found on our website 🔗 https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/seasonal-illnesses/sun-safety/

The Housing Department are now working towards delivering the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023 to the Council’s residential housing stock. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and organised individual who will be working in the Surveying Team. https://saas.zellis.com/wrexham/wrl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01007194

💰Income Advice Session💰
Every Thursday at Caia Estate Office.
Drop in anytime between 9am – 12:30pm
Alternatively appointments can be pre-booked by contacting the Estate Office.
Drop in for support on how to manage your finances and help applying for any grants and benefits you may be entitled to