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Leader Live
17-07-2025
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Wrexham: National Playday to be celebrated in city centre
National Playday will be celebrated in the city on Wednesday, August 6, with free activities taking place from 12pm to 4pm on Queen's Square and Llwyn Isaf. Cllr Phil Wynn, Wrexham Council's lead member for education, said: "The aim of this event is to highlight children's right to play, encouraging people to recognise the value of playing to children, their families and their local communities. READ MORE: Memorial ride to return as Flintshire family honour baby Leo's memory "Wrexham's Playday event is part of the local authority's continued commitment to try and ensure all children across the county borough have enough time, space and permission to play." The event is open to everyone and will include a giant sandpit, junk play, and other playful activities. Organisers recommend wearing clothes that can get messy and wet.
Leader Live
05-05-2025
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Wrexham Council free school transport application deadline
Parents must apply by May 31, 2025, to ensure transport is ready for the September term. The council provides free school transport for children from reception age and above if their nearest school is more than three miles away for secondary schools or two miles for primary schools. Exceptions are made for children attending Welsh medium or faith schools that are not the nearest to their home, provided they live over the minimum distance from the school. Councillor Phil Wynn, lead member for education, said: "If you think your child is entitled to free school transport, please contact the school transport team. "While the cost of living continues to rise, this is one of the ways that families can receive help towards costs associated with education. "I would also like to take this opportunity to remind parents to check if they are eligible for the school essentials grant by taking a look at the council's webpage." READ MORE: Councillors to make decision on Armed Service Covenant renewal Parents can apply for free school transport via the school transport application form on the council's website. The council has warned that applications received after the May 31 deadline may not be guaranteed transport for the start of the September term. For more information, parents can refer to the council's school transport policy or contact the school transport team at
