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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, a reduction in homelessness 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. 

I also held a public consultation to find out what you want from the High Street in Wrexham, following calls from businesses to pedestrianise the street. I collated responses and informed the Council, who I understand are looking into all the options. 

I have also been campaigning in Wrexham and Westminster to make sure Wrexham receives its fair share of funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. I am disappointed that Wrexham did not receive funding for the bid in the first round, but I am continuing to work with the Council, the Football Club and with the UK Government to make sure the second round bid is as strong as possible. 

I am pleased that the UK Government awarded Wrexham Council over £200k from the 'Community Renewal Fund', £122,000 of which will go to a town centre 'Vibrancy Fund'. This will help businesses that are looking to open premises in the town centre to find an appropriate site, which will help reduce the number of empty premises across town. 

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. 

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Plan for Jobs

UK Government 'Plan for Jobs' a success

Thursday, 8 July, 2021

One year ago the Government launched the 'Plan For Jobs' – a comprehensive and ambitious plan to help people back into work, earn more and gain the right skills so they can compete for the future jobs of tomorrow.

Parking Survey

Parking survey results

Monday, 21 June, 2021

Knowing that parking in Wrexham is an issue that affects many across our town, I am pleased to have received lots of responses to my survey. These responses will help me represent your views in Wrexham and in Westminster. 

Wrexham's best pub

Finding Wrexham's Best Pub!

Monday, 14 June, 2021

I am pleased to be launching a new competition to find Wrexham's best pub - right in time for summer and the continued reopening of our town.

Her Majesty The Queen delivering Queen's Speech

Queen's Speech

Tuesday, 11 May, 2021

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.

Levelling Up Statement

Tuesday, 16 March, 2021

Today, during the statement to the House on the Levelling Up Fund, I raised the importance of the fund for North Wales, where the Welsh Government have continually neglected communities leaving many feeling left behind. 

You can read the question and answer below: 

Community Ownership Fund

Community Ownership Fund

Wednesday, 10 March, 2021

As reported in The Leader earlier this week, I am urging individuals, businesses or groups from across Wrexham to come forward for vital funding that will be a huge benefit to the Wrexham community. 

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Budget 2021

Wednesday, 3 March, 2021

The Budget always comes with a tranche of exciting opportunities, packages of support for those that need it most and investment to promote future growth.

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Levelling Up Fund Extension To Wales

Wednesday, 24 February, 2021

A multibillion-pound fund to level-up opportunities is being extended so that people in every region and nation of the UK can benefit, it was announced today.

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“This year more than ever, it is important that we show our support by making the choice to shop locally and support small businesses” says Wrexham’s MP

Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

 ‘Small Business Saturday’ is a grass-roots campaign that encourages people to shop locally and support small businesses in the community. This year, Small Business Saturday is took place on Saturday 5th December.    

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Wrexham's MP visits Exciting New Development Ahead of its Completion in the New Year

Monday, 30 November, 2020

An ambitious project to open a new Christian community centre, based on the site of the former Burton’s store in Wrexham, is due to be completed in January 2021 despite the initial delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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