Regenerating Wrexham's key gateway is vital for the town as a whole to thrive, according to local Plaid Cymru councillor Marc Jones.
Wrexham Council and the Welsh Government has announced a feasibility study to assess what can be done to develop the Wrexham General station area along with Mold Road and Crispin Lane.
Cllr Jones (Grosvenor ward) said:
"The study is potentially significant as it signals that this area is becoming the focus for improvement. This area is the main gateway to Wrexham in terms of road and rail and needs to be a priority for regeneration - specifically the wasteland behind the Kop and the now empty Nightingale House charity shop.
"We've already heard some encouraging noises from the Welsh Government that the train station needs to become a proper transport hub. It clearly needs expanded parking and better links to the bus network.
"Some joined-up thinking by those with the power to make a real difference to this important area would be very welcome."
Wrexham Glyndwr University is planning some major changes to its current Mold Road entrance as well as applying for planning permission for housing on its old student village. It recently purchased Wrexham Village, a newer student complex that backs onto the Racecourse ground, and is looking to expand that further with a new block.
Cllr Jones added:
"Any redevelopment of this area should prioritise the neglected Kop end of the Racecourse. This has huge potential both to increase and improve capacity for Wrexham AFC's Racecourse but also to bring added value through other key developments on the site."
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