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On 26th January 2017, we shared the news that Unit 101 Battalion REME
may leave Wrexham’s Hightown Barracks.
Armed Forces Champion Cllr David Griffiths is inviting residents from
Wrexham and beyond to sign a petition urging the UK Government to retain an
Armed Forces presence in Wrexham.
Background
The petition follows Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon’s
statement in December 2016 on the Strategic Defence and
Security Review. As a result of this review, Unit 101 Battalion REME
(Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) may relocate from Hightown Barracks
to Bristol. Whilst Ministers have told Ian Lucas MP that there are no
current plans to close Hightown barracks, Cllrs Pritchard and Griffiths
recognise the powerful role this petition will play as they seek reassurance
that the potential relocation of 101 REME will not trigger the gradual
depletion of an Armed Forces presence in Wrexham.
The Petition
Supporters are invited to sign either:
Or
- The public (paper) petition. Petition
sheets will be available to sign at every library throughout the county
borough from Wednesday 8th February 2017.
Canvassing for signatures
Individuals, groups and organisations are urged to canvas for signatures
on the public (paper) petition. Petition sheets can be requested by
emailing Army2020refine@wrexham.gov.uk, or by calling Mel Salisbury,
Partnerships Support Officer at Wrexham County Borough Council on 01978 297598.
Petition sheets are accompanied by a header sheet and guidance on
returning completed petition pages for inclusion in the petition to be
presented to the House of Commons.
Any questions?
Please don’t hesitate to email Army2020refine@wrexham.gov.uk,
or telephone Mel Salisbury, Partnerships Support Officer at Wrexham County
Borough Council on 01978 297598.
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