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THE new mayor of Wrexham says he is “honoured and proud” after taking up his chain of office.

Wrexham’s mayor says role was “greatest honour of his life” ahead of AGM Wrexham’s mayor has described his time in the role as the “greatest honour of his life” ahead of standing down from the role. Llay councillor Rob Walsh has served as Wrexham’s mayor for the last two years after the coronavirus pandemic saw his time in the position extended by 12 months. This, Cllr Walsh says, was to act as a “stop gap to make sure the next mayor gets the mayoral year he deserves.” This afternoon Wrexham Council will hold its first AGM in two years, which will see Caertrele councillor Ro...

Llay councillor defects from Liberal Democrats to Council Leader’s Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh, who represents Llay on Wrexham County Borough Council has decided to leave the Liberal Democrats citing the ‘need to change direction politically’. Rob Walsh has been a member of the council’s Lib Dem group since he was first elected in 2015. However, says experiences of recent years have made him ‘question the party political system that dominates every level of government’. Cllr Walsh said, “The last few years has taught me that whilst every one of us is different we must...

Join experts in local government to talk about the future of the highstreet. Held by LGC in association with Capita. This virtual event will bring together experts from UK local authorities that discuss what they are doing to drive a compelling and realistic vision to guide the future of their town and how they are turning this vision into reality. It will focus on helping local authorities to solve the many practical questions that emerge when embarking upon such work and our speakers featured have either been successful in securing recent funding for town rejuvenation or have interesting pl...

AN "accident waiting to happen" in Llay has been addressed, to the delight of residents. The Leader has reported numerous times in recent years on concerns about visitors to Alyn Waters leaving their cars in Park Road. In November 2020, Llay Councillor Rob Walsh said residents in the road were "furious, concerned and desperate for something to be done" as they felt it was an "accident waiting to happen," due to the potential for a head on collision. Double yellow lines have been added to the road and fines have been issued, Cllr Walsh said. He explained: "There has been a lot of con...