Welsh Government accused of 'passing the buck' over Wrexham's Racecourse

[cynprifathro]

Ken Skates as a Wrexham supporter himself is aiming to act in our club's best interests albeit through the proper channels. Stronger links are needed between Wrexham AFC and the seemingly inept Wrexham Unitary Authority.

[Bushfield Stand]

I must admit that I have no knowledge or interest in the workings of the Welsh Government, but I do find it somewhat strange and a little mystifying that they can give £190,000 grant to Dylan's Restaurant, Llandudno, a private enterprise that seems to be thriving, and yet we appear to receive no financial support whatsoever.

I'm not for one minute thinking that there's a free lunch waiting for Carwyn ....

[Alan Attack]

Originally Posted by Bushfield Stand

I must admit that I have no knowledge or interest in the workings of the Welsh Government, but I do find it somewhat strange and a little mystifying that they can give £190,000 grant to Dylan's Restaurant, Llandudno, a private enterprise that seems to be thriving, and yet we appear to receive no financial support whatsoever.

I'm not for one minute thinking that there's a free lunch waiting for Carwyn ....

Have we asked for support?

[GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

It's not narrow minded at all. It's a very considered view that if a Wales football was created in Wrexham, at the Racecourse specifically, it wouldn't get the numbers to sustain itself (in my opinion, of course).

Would it be open only on the weekend or during the week too? Would you except, say, 100 different people to attend every day it's open?

Well the council could get behind it as part of a larger well thought out regeneration of the town, not the poorly thought out one we've seen, A complete refurb of the bus station would be a start, it wasn't looked after from the start.

They only have to look at nearby Denbighshire to see what some investment in tourism can do countywide, in fact some areas are becoming too popular with tourists it's been reported. To do that, Council tax would need to go up in Wrexham though, it's one of the lowest in Wales and my goodness it shows.

Time for everyone to pull together to help make the town a better place, anything else is just excuses.

Cardiff didn't exactly have tourists flocking there until it's major and well thought out regeneration thats always on going.

[stevie focks]

It's no surprise really is it from The South Wales Assembly!!

[Alan Attack]

I see nobody can answer my question whether the club has asked for support yet we're happy to stick the boot into Wrexham CBC and the Welsh Government.

[eosceiriog]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

I see nobody can answer my question whether the club has asked for support yet we're happy to stick the boot into Wrexham CBC and the Welsh Government.

I agree. Did Cardiff / Swansea ask for the support they have been given and if so are there any lessons to be learned by WFC?

[Quay Red]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

I see nobody can answer my question whether the club has asked for support yet we're happy to stick the boot into Wrexham CBC and the Welsh Government.

I'm not sure we're in a position to ask for help at present.
We are financially strapped for cash in respect of ground development and whilst we can make general enquiries regarding assistance and development aid, we are unable to support such a bid financially.

It would however be nice to see a long term plan being developed that supporters can get behind and contribute to with ideas for generating additional funds.

I don't believe it likely that we will see any such ideas being brought forward until we return to the football league and improve our status.

[Alan Attack]

Could we ask for a grant from the Welsh Government to get our sh't in order?

Employ external consultants re feasibility of the Kop development.

Quay Red is spot on that we can ill afford 50k on feasibility studies. Are the football club asking for help? Is anybody employed at the club to sort this out?