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Council services in Wrexham

Who to contact, how to pay council tax, where to look up planning, and the library, register office and electoral services.Council MyAccountPay council taxLast checked October 2026

Contacting the council

Wrexham County Borough Council runs most local services, from bins and roads to schools, housing and social care. Many requests can be made online through MyAccount.

Switchboard01978 292000, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Contact Wrexham (in person)Wrexham Library, Rhosddu Road, LL11 1AU. Monday 9am to 4.30pm, Tuesday 10am to 4.30pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
GuildhallWrexham, LL11 1AY
Websitewrexham.gov.uk (in Welsh at wrecsam.gov.uk)

Council tax

For 2026/27 the council's share of a Band D bill rose 4.9%. Your total bill also includes the police and your community council's charge.

Planning

Search planning and building control applications, appeals and enforcement notices on the council's public register. To speak to someone, use the planning contact page.

Libraries

Wrexham Library

Rhosddu Road, LL11 1AU

Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm. 01978 292090

Branch libraries

Brynteg, Chirk, Coedpoeth, Gwersyllt, Llay, Overton, Rhos and Ruabon

Cefn Mawr is temporarily closed for maintenance

Births, deaths and marriages

The Wrexham Register Office is at the Guildhall, LL11 1AY. Call 01978 298997 or email [email protected]. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, closed 1pm to 2pm.

Voting

Register to vote online. Electoral Services are at the Guildhall: 01978 292020, [email protected].

Community councils

Wrexham is a city, but it doesn't have a single city council. The urban area is covered by community councils, including Acton, Offa, Rhosddu and Caia Park, each with its own elected councillors and a small share of your council tax. Villages around the county have their own community councils too.

Common questions

What is Wrexham Council's phone number?
The switchboard is 01978 292000, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. For council tax, call 01978 298992.
Where can I see someone from the council in person?
Contact Wrexham is inside Wrexham Library on Rhosddu Road, LL11 1AU.
Does Wrexham have a city council?
No. The county is run by Wrexham County Borough Council, and the city area is split between community councils including Acton, Offa, Rhosddu and Caia Park.

Where this information comes from

Checked against Wrexham County Borough Council and GOV.UK in October 2026.

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