The Leader: Opponents of disabled living scheme in Wrexham criticised for “distressing” comments as plans are approved #SaveWILG

The Leader: Opponents of disabled living scheme in Wrexham criticised for “distressing” comments as plans are approved #SaveWILG

The following is an article from the Leader newspaper that was written by local democracy reporter Liam Randall (@LiamRandallLDR). The original article can be read here.

It is the first story of real concern that has been published since the people of Wrexham elected a Conservative MP. Her comments, that can be read in the article below, are a clear warning sign of the hostility that disabled people in the area are likely to face while she is in office.

Stuck with a Conservative/Independent run council and a Tory MP is the stuff of nightmares. Recipients of the Welsh Independent Living Grant have been protected by the Welsh Government, but are still being made to wait on the results of their independent assessments by a disorganised WCBC. Previously, I would have approached Ian Lucas for his support as my MP. I am not about to waste my breath on asking the current incumbent for any assistance.

The people of Wrexham have a chance to redeem themselves next year in the local elections – lets hope common sense wins the day…

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OPPONENTS who fought plans to create new accommodation for disabled people in Wrexham have been criticised for making “distressing” comments.

Councillors met to discuss proposals to convert a family home on Ffordd Glyn in Erddig into four specialist apartments to help individuals live independently.

A total of 143 objections were submitted to the local authority ahead of the planning committee meeting amid concerns from neighbours about traffic and parking.

Issues were also raised about the potential background of tenants and the impact on crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.

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