I completely understand the concerns of residents and businesses about Wrexham’s town centre and that’s why I’m campaigning for more investment in our town, improvements to the townscape and changes to parking. I’m continuing my support for local businesses - we have so many in Wrexham, and they all make Wrexham the special place that it is.
First and foremost, I am campaigning in Wrexham and Westminster to make sure Wrexham receives its fair share of funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. I’m working with the Council to ensure that the application is as strong as possible. And I have met with Wrexham Football Club, around whose stadium the Wrexham bid is centred to make sure the plan supports their vision.
I have also been seeking to hear your views on the street scene in Wrexham. I know that a number of businesses would like to see the High Street pedestrianised - likely on a temporary, evening-only basis - in order to grow the night time economy and make the street safer in the evenings. I have been listening to your views on this and I am working with the Council, the Police and other stakeholders to see improvements come to fruition.
Parking is an issue for many in Wrexham, which is having knock-on detrimental effects on businesses and tourism across the town. That’s why I’m asking for your views on the issues relating to parking, so that these can be raised in Parliament and so action can be taken by the Council and Private Parking Authorities.
Finally, instances of anti-social behaviour in the town centre have been increasing as we have exited the pandemic. As such, I have raised the concerns of constituents with the Police and I am calling for a multi-agency meeting to discuss the worries of residents and to find a way forward.