The Labour group on Wrexham County Borough Council has elected Corin Jarvis as its new leader. The Acton and Maesydre councillor replaces Ruabon councillor Dana Davies, who stepped down after leading the group since 2015.
Change at the top after more than a decade
Jarvis, who is 30, takes on the role as leader of the opposition at the Guildhall. She has been an outspoken critic of the authority on several high-profile local issues, including the controversy over the future of the Acton Community Resource Centre.
"I am incredibly honoured and grateful to have been elected as Leader of the Labour Group on Wrexham County Borough Council and to serve as Leader of the Opposition,"
In remarks to local media, Jarvis described the post as a "significant responsibility" and set out a pledge to press the executive and present practical, progressive policies for local services and communities across the county borough.
What the new leader says she will do
- Accountability: Labour will continue to challenge the Executive Board on decisions affecting residents.
- Representation: Jarvis emphasised her commitment to representing all communities across Wrexham.
- Inclusivity: She said her election should encourage more young people and women to participate in local politics.
Jarvis noted that being the youngest councillor should be seen as an asset. She highlighted the importance of widening access to public service and keeping political leadership reflective of the communities it serves.
Tribute to outgoing leader
The new leader paid tribute to Councillor Dana Davies, who has led the Labour group since 2015 following the resignation of a former council leader. Davies will continue to serve as a Labour councillor for Ruabon Ward.
| Position | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leader of Labour Group | Corin Jarvis | Acton and Maesydre councillor; aged 30 |
| Previous leader | Dana Davies | Led group since 2015; remains Ruabon councillor |
The change comes at a moment when local authorities across the UK continue to face pressure on budgets, service delivery and community infrastructure. As leader of the opposition, Jarvis's role will be to scrutinise council decisions, propose alternative policies and represent concerns from across wards.
Residents and community groups seeking to raise issues with the Labour group or with Councillor Jarvis can contact their local ward office or follow council meeting schedules at the Guildhall to observe scrutiny and decision-making in person or online.
The leadership transition keeps the Labour group as the only political group on Wrexham Council currently led by a woman, a fact Jarvis described with pride while calling for broader participation in civic life.
