Protestors gathered in Wrexham on Saturday to oppose the planned demolition of the old Vicarage building. 

The old Vicarage building, also known as 'Centre 67', has been vacant since 2005 and is set to be demolished by Wrexham Council. 

In 2020, it was decided that the old Centre 67 would be demolished, but those plans were put on hold following a petition from residents. 

Wrexham Council plan on using the space for social housing, however, residents still share a desire to keep the building. 

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The decision to demolish the building has left local residents frustrated, and in response, a group gathered outside the building on Saturday afternoon to show their support. 

Organised by local Plaid councillor, Marc Jones, the protest gathered on Rhosddu Road to make their feelings known. 

The group hung messages off the fencing and listened to speeches from Cllr Jones as well as other supporters. 

The Leader: Protestors gather at the old Vicarage BuildingProtestors gather at the old Vicarage Building (Image: Newsquest)

Prior to the protest Cllr Jones allayed fears that the building would become a 'bombsite'

Following the protest, Cllr Jones added: "It's been left idle for 15 years, now what is the rush to demolish?

"We want council housing in the area to meet the need, as there are 500 on the waiting list for Rhosddu alone.

"That’s all well and good but where’s the plan? Where’s the money to build 20 or 30 new homes? 

"This council wants us to be a city of culture. Culture is a very broad term.

"It includes our history, what made us, our heritage and what marks us out. This is part of our culture and any council taking a wrecking ball to that isn’t fit to bid for any city of culture.

"Wrexham is a great place to live, it’s got great people and a good community feel. It’s being let down by the political leadership on the council.

"We need people that will act on behalf of the people and stop wrecking Wrecsam."

Wrexham Council were approached for a comment on the matter.