Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 5, 2025

Purpose: To inform Lead Members of Natural Resources Wales consultation on the New National Park Proposal and seek support for the Council’s response to the consultation

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)         Wrexham County Borough Council objects to the proposal for a new National Park.  Our reasons are as follows:   Local Authorities and other public bodies will deliver statutory duties within the National Park boundary, for example highways maintenance, public transport, public toilet provision and refuse collection. Additional pressures from the growth of visitor numbers will impact on the demand for services and budgets of Local Authorities and other public bodies which isn’t covered by Welsh Governments full funding for a national park.   There is no clarity in respect of the impact on the Welsh Language, housing affordability and planning service delivery   (ii)        That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.19(m)) of the Council’s Constitution.     Reasons for decisions   (i)         To ensure the Council’s views are considered by NRW in their consideration of a National Park Designation.   (ii)        To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with the timescale for response to the New National Park Proposal consultation on 8 December 2025.