Here are just a number of the projects the Community Council  will be supporting in 2026/ 27

Pride in Place Funding (Central Government Funding)

Maelor South Community Council have consulted with the Betisfield and Penley communities and an application has been made in April 2026 to Wrexham Borough Council for funding for a number of key projects Further details and updates will follow.

Office Field Bettisfield

Opening the office field for use by the Bettisfield community to include wild flower, conservation areas and village outdoor picnic area.

Penda’s Park Playground

We continue to evaluate new and innovative play equipment. We would welcome ideas or suggestions from Penley parents and children.

Penley Youth Club

Members of the community council are actively supporting the running, management and fund raising to improve youth facilities in the Penley and surrounding area.

Dymock Arms in Penley

Continue to monitor and comment on any proposed development on this site. Supporting the best interests of the village community.

Planning

Act as the link between our community to ensure all new planning applications are in keeping with our rural community and the infrastructure is in place to support the application before permission is granted.

Street lights

The Community Council will work with the Wrexham Council’s planning department to ensure the street lighting is updated and improved on Ellesmere Lane as per the planning approval for Big Green Farm.

Charitable Donations

Charitable donations have been made to the following organisations in 2026:

  • Penley Village Hall
  • Penley Youth Club
  • Bettisfield Village Hall
  • Penley Church Ground Maintance
  • Bettisfield Church Ground Maintance
  • Hope House Hospice
  • Nightingale House Hospice
  • Wales Air Ambulance
  • Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Wales Blood Bikes
  • Maelor South Community Council Community Support Fund.

  • If you have a project you would like us consider or would like to nominate a charity then please contact us at

    clerk@maelorsouth-cc.gov.wales

    .