Wrecsam's Common Purpose to bring further investment to Wrexham

Our Executive Board next week will be asked to endorse a vision for Wrexham that has been put together by a group of Civic Leaders from a range of different sectors within the county borough.

The document “Wrecsam’s Common Purpose aims to bring further investment to Wrexham” and calls up on the Leader of the Council and Welsh Government Ministers to:

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pledge support and contribute to further define, shape and grow the “common purpose”
to become partners, investors and champions for “the common purpose”; and
assist in delivering Wrexham’s pitch to a wider, cross-sector audience of partners

The vision recognises the town centre’s strengths and also its weaknesses and puts forward eight ideas to build on those strengths and address the weaknesses.

firstly it proposes growing entrenreneurship, innovation and ownership
financial solutions to undertake demolition and invest in property
innovation and entrepreneurial loan fund
connect the town centre with its communities and surroundings
a town centre with clear gateways, routeways and safe, lively spaces
a more focused, high quality core for the town centre
high quality residential accommodation
and finally the creation of a high quality “common purpose” prospectus with Welsh Government as partner

“Delivering the Common Purpose”

The document identifies that delivering the common purpose will build confidence in our future and Wrexham’s sense of place. Phase 1 will creat ethe environment through creative engagement, innovation fund, common purpose prospectus with a clear brand.

Phase 2 will build the infrastrucutre – a high quality core, improved gateways and marketing.

Phase 3 will transform the town through investment in property and connecting the town to villages and the Industrial Estate.

Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of the Council, said: “I am looking forward to presenting this report and if endorsed to working in partnership with the group. The vision aims to complement and bring together other town centre plans to secure a vibrant town centre that is ready for further investment. ”

Membership of the Civic Leadership for Wrexham is: