The local community of Rhosllanerchrugog are celebrating after being awarded over £800,000 in funding to transform Market Street and support the Stiwt Theatre in the area.
The exact figure of £815,400 comes from the Local Growth Fund, which is designed to drive growth in three key areas which include infrastructure investment, business support and skills development, this is commissioned by the UK Government and managed here in Wales by the Welsh Government.
Contained in the grant, £236,000 will go towards supporting the efforts of the Stiwt Theatre which will also support Wrexham’s 2029 city of culture bid.
Councillor Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council and Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management said, “it’s fantastic news for the local community in Rhosllanerchrugog.
“I hope this significant amount of funding will pave the way for long-lasting improvements to these communities, support the fantastic Stiwt Theatre and of course the 2029 Wrexham City of Culture bid in the process.”
Councillor David A Bithell, Deputy Leader of Wrexham Council said, “this is probably one of the most significant amounts of funding the area has ever received.
“I’m delighted this funding has come into the area and that local people will feel the tangible benefits within the community.”
