Growing Our Local Economy

We really do have some fantastic businesses in Wrexham; from the multitude of SMEs on the Industrial Estate, to multi-national companies such as Wockhardt, Kelloggs and JCB Transmissions. Whilst I know that the pandemic has been tough for many of these businesses, I also know that many have thrived and grown. So, I’m continuing to work with all businesses across the constituency to help their growth and development to create better quality, well paid job opportunities for local people.

One way in which I have been doing this is by leading the Parliamentary Export Programme (PEP) in Wrexham to support businesses that are looking to develop existing exporting or would like to start exporting altogether. The PEP provides businesses with tailored support and advice to help them grow their exports.

Finally, through the Union Connectivity Review, I am pleased that the UK Government is investing in the transport infrastructure of the North Wales and its connectivity with England. With Wrexham being so close to the border, many travel across the border on a daily basis for work and leisure. Better connectivity benefits both businesses and jobs and that’s why I’m campaigning for better transport links between Wrexham and the surrounding areas.

News

UPDATE: Crown Crossroads, Llay

It was good to visit the Crown Crossroads junction in Llay to meet with residents who have become increasingly concerned over road safety, after a promised upgrade to the junction has yet to materialise.

Queen's Speech

The Queen's Speech, which takes place as part of the State Opening of Parliament, sets out the Government's legislative agenda for the coming year.

Net World Sports with Andrew RT Davies and Jeremy Kent

I was pleased to be joined by the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies and Jeremy Kent, the Welsh Conservatives Senedd candidate for Wrexham, on a visit to Net World Sports in Wrexham to hear about their successes over the past year.

Grant Funding Available for Import and Export Training

I am pleased to hear about this funding opportunity linked with the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce to help with import and export training. The SME Support Fund could provide up to £2,000 to help access international trade training. 

National Living & Minimum Wages Increase

Around two million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers have benefitted from the Conservative Government’s increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.

Visit to WeMindTheGap, Wrexham

Today, Tuesday 30th March, I visited WeMindTheGap to meet Rachel Clacher and the rest of the team to hear about the truly transformational work taking place there!

Kitchen Table Entrepreneurs Competition

A new competition, backed by a £250,000 fund, has been launched, which will help businesspeople bring their enterprising ideas to fruition.

Cabinet Office Questions

Today, at Cabinet Office Questions, I asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Gove, about the consideration this Government has made of relocating key Government departments to Wrexham in order to further the levelling up agenda.