Key Points
- Wrexham Council has introduced additional security measures in Wrexham city centre and at Wrexham Bus Station after a £650,000 investment.
- From Monday 18 May, OCS is providing extra security at Wrexham Bus Station between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Saturday.
- Councillor David A Bithell said the bus station is an important gateway into the city centre and that the council wants people to feel safe and confident using it.
- The council said the new investment will strengthen security arrangements and provide a visible presence around the bus station and wider city centre.
- The bus station information office can now be used by North Wales Police, OCS and city centre wardens as required.
- Reports of anti-social behaviour are being dealt with by the Community Safety team and North Wales Police.
- Councillor Paul Roberts said anti-social behaviour can affect how people feel when visiting, working or travelling through the city centre.
- City centre wardens will operate Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, with weekend cover for events.
- Wardens will also have powers to enforce Public Space Protection Orders in the city centre.
- CCTV in the city centre continues to be monitored 24 hours a day.
- The public is being urged to report anti-social behaviour to 101 or online via the North Wales Police website.
Wrexham(Wales Times)May 25, 2026-Wrexham council has introduced extra security at the bus station and in the city centre after a £650,000 investment, with the changes aimed at improving public confidence, strengthening visible patrols and supporting ongoing work with police and partner agencies.
What has been announced?
Wrexham Council said additional security measures are now being introduced in Wrexham city centre and at Wrexham Bus Station. The move follows a £650,000 investment from the council and is intended to improve safety and reassurance for people using the area.
From Monday 18 May, OCS has been providing extra security at Wrexham Bus Station between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Saturday. The council also said the information office at the bus station can be used by North Wales Police, OCS and city centre wardens when needed.
Why now?
Councillor David A Bithell, the council’s Lead Member with responsibility for Strategic Transport, said Wrexham Bus Station is an important gateway into the city centre. He said the council wants residents, visitors and passengers to feel safe and confident when using it.
The council said the investment is designed to strengthen existing security arrangements and support the work already being carried out with partners. It added that the measures should create a more visible presence in and around the bus station and the wider city centre.
How will it work?
The new arrangements include a stronger on-the-ground security presence, closer working between agencies and continued monitoring of the city centre CCTV network. The council said reports of anti-social behaviour are also being addressed by the Community Safety team and North Wales Police.
Councillor Paul Roberts, Lead Member for Partnerships and Community Safety, said anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on how people feel when they are visiting, working or travelling through the city centre. He said the new arrangements are meant to support wider partnership work, provide reassurance and help deal with issues quickly.
What powers do wardens have?
City centre wardens will work between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and will also cover weekends for events. The council said wardens will also have powers to enforce Public Space Protection Orders in the city centre.
CCTV in the city centre will continue to be monitored 24 hours a day. The public has also been asked to keep reporting incidents involving anti-social behaviour, either by calling 101 or by using the North Wales Police website.
What do the council quotes say?
As reported by Wrexham Council, Councillor David A Bithell said: “Wrexham Bus Station is an important gateway into the city centre and we want residents, visitors and passengers to feel safe and confident when using it.”
He also said: “The additional investment will help strengthen security arrangements, support the work already taking place with our partners, and ensure there is a visible presence in and around the bus station and wider city centre.”
As reported by Wrexham Council, Councillor Paul Roberts said: “We know that anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on how people feel when they are visiting, working or travelling through the city centre.”
He added: “These additional arrangements will support the wider partnership work already taking place to address concerns, provide reassurance and help ensure issues are dealt with as quickly as possible.”
Background of this development
This development follows ongoing concern about anti-social behaviour in and around busy public areas, especially transport hubs that act as entry points into town and city centres. Wrexham Council said the response builds on existing partnership work involving the council, North Wales Police, OCS and city centre wardens.
The decision also reflects the role bus stations play in shaping public confidence, since they are often among the first places residents, workers and visitors encounter. In this case, the council has paired additional staffing with CCTV monitoring and enforcement powers to create a more active safety system.
Prediction: How will this affect the public?
For bus passengers, shoppers, workers and visitors, the most immediate effect is likely to be a stronger visible security presence and clearer reporting routes for problems. That may improve confidence in using the bus station and nearby streets, especially during busy hours and events.
For the council and partner agencies, the changes may also lead to faster responses to anti-social behaviour and better coordination between security staff, wardens and police. Over time, the success of the scheme will likely depend on whether the extra presence is matched by a noticeable drop in incidents and a stronger public sense of safety.
