Plaid Cymru in Wrexham has chosen gemstone expert Becca Martin as their candidate for the forthcoming Maes-y-dre county council by-election.
Becca, 33, has lived in the area all her life and attended St David's School.
The by-election is expected to take place in 2021 after the resignation of Councillor Paul Jones.
Becca works as a gemstone specialist in a well-known town centre jewellery shop, where she's worked since leaving school, and is the devoted mother to three-year-old Charlie.
She said: 
"I'm delighted to have been selected to stand in this by-election. It's important that the people of Maes-y-dre have a voice on the council going forward, especially as there are some contentious issues to be discussed locally. I think that being a mother with a young child brings a different perspective to the council and I'll aim to do my best to represent everyone in the ward."
Before the pandemic, Becca had been involved in a new venture called Parents Helping Parents, which was focussed on helping families with new children. She said: "It's had to be put on hold due to the pandemic and lockdown, but I'm hoping it can develop in the coming year. Providing support for parents to raise their children successfully is very dear to my heart and it's important for so many people."
Councillor Marc Jones, who leads the Plaid Cymru group on Wrexham council and represents the neighbouring Grosvenor ward, said: "On a personal level, I worked well with Paul Jones on local issues as part of a wider cross-party group of town-centre councillors.
"But I'm delighted that we've been able to persuade Becca to stand for Plaid Cymru in the coming by-election. If she's elected, I will look forward to working with her in the interests of our residents on issues such as the plans for the Nine-Acre Field. She'll make an excellent councillor and has a real commitment to the area and reviving the town centre. She also brings a different perspective as a young mum and that's something the council as a whole should welcome.
"Plaid Cymru succeeded in winning the last council by-election in Gwersyllt North and electing Cllr Phil Rees earlier this year and I'm sure our team will be raring to go in Maes-y-dre. Wrexham needs change for the better and this is a very clear opportunity for the people of Maes-y-dre to have their say."
Before the pandemic, Becca had been involved in a new venture called Parents Helping Parents, which was focussed on helping families with new children. She said: "It's had to be put on hold due to the pandemic and lockdown, but I'm hoping it can develop in the coming year. Providing support for parents to raise their children successfully is very dear to my heart and it's important for so many people."
Councillor Marc Jones, who leads the Plaid Cymru group on Wrexham council and represents the neighbouring Grosvenor ward, said: "On a personal level, I worked well with Paul Jones on local issues as part of a wider cross-party group of town-centre councillors.
"But I'm delighted that we've been able to persuade Becca to stand for Plaid Cymru in the coming by-election. If she's elected, I will look forward to working with her in the interests of our residents on issues such as the plans for the Nine-Acre Field. She'll make an excellent councillor and has a real commitment to the area and reviving the town centre. She also brings a different perspective as a young mum and that's something the council as a whole should welcome.
"Plaid Cymru succeeded in winning the last council by-election in Gwersyllt North and electing Cllr Phil Rees earlier this year and I'm sure our team will be raring to go in Maes-y-dre. Wrexham needs change for the better and this is a very clear opportunity for the people of Maes-y-dre to have their say."
Congratulations becca! I’m sure you’ll do a great job
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