A protest has been arranged in response to the planned demolition of a 'significant' building in Wrexham.

Preparatory work has begun for the planned demolition of the old Vicarage building on Rhosddu Road by Wrexham Council.

Plaid Cymru's local councillor Marc Jones, who is leading the protest on behalf of residents, said: "I've asked the lead member and chief housing officer for details of the plans they have in place for this site. I haven't, to date, had an answer and my fear is that we're going to see a bombsite in place of this building for many years. It won't be the first time this has happened of course.

"I'm also concerned that, for all the talk of social housing, that there is nothing set in stone and that this political leadership could yet sell the site - especially once cleared of this building - to make a profit. 

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"If the council was serious about building social housing - as is desperately needed in Rhosddu and elsewhere in the borough - then I would have expected to see a plan and a budget by now. Their silence speaks volumes."

To highlight the issue, a protest has been organised for mid-day this Saturday on-site in advance of any demolition, which is rumoured to be about to commence next week. 

Cllr Jones said: "This is a building of significance and part of our heritage. It needs to be reused rather than demolished. Unfortunately, this council does not have a good track record of respecting our heritage or culture and I'd urge anyone who does care about the future of our Wrexham to come along on Saturday to show their feelings."

Wrexham Council was approached for a comment.