Congratulations to Wrexham on achieving city status. Wrexham’s significant contributions to society and culture in Wales, and beyond has now been recognised. This Government continues to invest in the area with £25m grant funding for delivery of the Wrexham Gateway providing benefits to communities and its people.

I am pleased that our NHS workforce grows year on year and is now at record levels with over 104,000 staff employed by NHS Wales. We are investing record amounts in education and training; HEIW’s Workforce Strategy also sets out plans for a reformed and sustainable workforce for the future.

Adoption of local roads is the responsibility of Local Authorities and developers. Existing roads can also be adopted by a Local Authority where the owner of the road and Local Authority agree and the road is at the required standard.

We are committed to building on Wales’ success in hosting major events. Whilst I was hugely disappointed Wrexham missed out on City of Culture 2025, I was pleased to see Focus Wales and the Anglesey Trail Half Marathon taking place recently delivering economic, cultural and social benefits to North Wales.