Wrexham Ty Pawb cultural hub could overspend by £500,000
Wrexham council's Employment, Business and Investment Scrutiny Committee will examine the situation next week, with one area of the venue, the Maker Space, being converted into a retail unit for rent.Despite the budget pressures, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported how the venue's popularity increased by 17% last year in terms of footfall.Meaning "everyone's house" in English, the space brings together market stalls, arts, and play for children, as well as gatherings of local groups."Tŷ Pawb is a vital and much loved community hub," said chairwoman of the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust, Joanna Swash."Its diverse cultural programme of internationally renowned exhibitions, performing arts, markets and family activities attracts local, national and international visitors to Wrexham city centre."Tighter financial monitoring has been put in place, while charges have also been introduced for an arts space which was previously available for free.As a result, in 2024-25 it brought in £23,513 and is aiming to bring in a further £22,000 this year.Investment is still needed at Tŷ Pawb which is contributing to the financial pressure.Investigations are ongoing into issues with the roof and the installation this summer of a new £63,000 car park management system to improve efficiency.Last year the venue spent £42,000 on roof patching, flood repair works and upgrades to car park lighting.
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