“Huge loss” as Maesydre councillor Paul Jones resigns

The councillor for Maesydre, Paul Jones, has resigned it has been announced.

Wrexham Council Labour Group leader Cllr Dana Davies said: “Paul Jones has stepped down from his role as county councillor for Maesydre for family reasons.”

“Paul has been a superb local representative and will be a huge loss to his ward and to the Wrexham Labour Group. He leaves with our sincere gratitude and very best wishes and we fully understand and appreciate that family comes first, particularly in the current climate. I am sure these sentiments will be echoed by the residents of Maesydre.”

“Until a by-election can be called, Cllr Adrienne Jeorrett and I will be taking on Paul’s responsibilities for Maesydre and invite local residents to contact us at any time. My email address is [email protected] and my contact number is 07516069760. To contact Cllr Jeorrett, email [email protected] or call 07934920269.”

Council Leader Mark Pritchard spoke of the resignation news this lunchtime, “Paul is a credible, sincere, genuine person and he will be sadly missed.”

“I always found him to be a good guy, I felt he was one for the future and was a new councillor cutting his teeth. He is a big loss.”

“I wish him the very best in what he choses to do in life.”

There is no update yet on how, if or when a by-election could take place during the pandemic. Last election was a four way fight with 565 voters out of a possible 1500 registered.