THE MP for Clywd South, Simon Baynes, has praised an 'innovative' Bangor-on-Dee business after visiting its premises.

On Friday, June 18, Mr Baynes visited the fast-growing company Cedar Tree Pods near Bangor-on-Dee and met with owners, Michael and Jacqui Richards, to learn more about their work manufacturing and supplying luxury glamping pods, garden rooms, yurts and shepherds huts – all of which can be tailored to the needs of the customer.

Michael's father Denis Richards also works for the business and it was he who trained his son Michael in carpentry skills which have been the backbone of this rapidly expanding business.

They started the business in 2018 with two members of staff, and now has 14 members of staff and turnover is expected to reach £1m in this financial year.

Michael Richards said: "We have worked extremely hard to build the business up and be known for our quality and craftsmanship.

"To have Simon come and visit and recognize our success was not only a boost to the team but was also a great help in terms of his advice and what he can do to help us moving forward.

"It was great to meet Simon and I really do hope he will visit again soon."

Meanwhile Mr Baynes added: "It was a great pleasure to visit Cedar Tree Pods and to learn more about the craftsmanship that goes into making these amazing pods.

"Their business is such a success story and provides high quality and skilled jobs in Clwyd South.

"I would like to thank Michael, Jacqui and Denis Richards and the whole team at Cedar Tree Pods for their wonderful, warm welcome.

"I am not surprised that they won the Wales Start-Up Business Award in 2020 and I wish them every success for the future as they grow, employ more staff locally and continue to attract more and more customers."