WREXHAM council has relaxed its restrictions on its crematorium.

New guidelines issued by Welsh Government now allows people to visit the remembrance garden at Pentrebychan, which was previously closed.

The change in legislation now allows for people to visit burial grounds or gardens of remembrance to pay respects to a loved one.

Ian Bancroft, chief executive and Mark Pritchard, leader of the council, said: “We know that many people have found the closure difficult in recent weeks and will welcome this news.

“Our gates will be open at the normal times. Our cemeteries at Wrexham and Pandy continue to remain open.

“Please adhere to social distancing when you visit the crematorium or cemeteries.”

The Council has also paid a special thank you to front-line workers.

Over the past few weeks, residents have been finding different ways to portray their thanks to those on the frontline fight against coronavirus.

From the weekly clap for carers and heartfelt messages on social media to chalking on cars and pavements.

The council spokesman added: “We do it, because we know there are people in all kinds of roles that are going the extra mile – day-in, day-out – to help keep us safe, and provide us with the things we need.

“NHS and care workers, supermarket workers, police and fire service officers, ambulance crews and many other people in critical roles.

“There’s also our own refuse teams, who’ve been touched by the ‘thank you’ signs that many residents have placed on their bins and front gates, our school staff, social workers and lots of other council employees who are on the frontline and doing an amazing job.

“The courage, resilience and incredible kindness we’ve seen from people working in these roles has made us feel humble, thankful…and maybe even slightly helpless, as we realise what a huge contribution they’re making to our world right now, and what a massive difference they’re making to our lives.

“Maybe the best we can all do at the moment – maybe the only thing we can do – is to keep saying ‘thank you.’ Again and again.

“So on behalf of Wrexham Council – and Wrexham as a whole – thank you to everyone working on the frontline.

“You are amazing.”