Councillor David Renard, Leader of the Council, has announced that Councillor Keith Williams is taking responsibility for securing Lydiard House and Park’s sustainable future as it moves into a fresh phase after it proved unlawful to proceed with an arrangement with the Lydiard Park Heritage Trust.
Councillor Renard said, “The future of the Park and House is secure and will remain under Council ownership and management. However, it is best that we have a fresh start so that we are focused only on what will happen next.
“It is clear that the people of West Swindon in particular merit our continued reassurance about the Conservative Administration’s commitment to preserve and promote Lydiard Park and House. Therefore, I have decided to extend Councillor Keith Williams’ portfolio to include responsibility for Lydiard. Keith is a Shaw resident and was the Cabinet Member who oversaw the successful transfer of the Council’s leisure centres to the not-for-profit GLL.”
Councillor Keith Williams responded, “As a West Swindon resident I understand the tremendous importance of this asset to our Town. I am looking forward to working with all interested parties to shape a new future for the Park and House.”
Councillor Renard added, “Councillor Perkins has worked very long and hard on this venture and he is disappointed that we have been unable to reach agreement with the preferred bidder but it is time for a new approach. Garry has my full confidence as a Cabinet Member and his Regeneration portfolio is facing an exciting time. With North Star Village and the exciting snow dome coming to Planning, with the proposals to take forward the town centre with the revisions to Kimmerfields, the new bus station, the Aspen House and the tented market developments, and the continued revitalisation of the Carriage Works, Garry will be continue to be key player in the town’s political leadership.”
