A letter has gone out today to residents around Cavendish Square from Robert Buckland regarding the its future.
Dear Fellow Resident,Many of you have been in touch with me about the state of Cavendish Square over the years, and recently I have been supporting local residents who have raised concerns about issues such as the poor maintenance by the owner, Lytton Road Ltd, on drainage, fencing and lighting. These issues have led to flooding and safety problems, and it is very apparent that the owner has failed in their responsibilities to the Square, and to local residents.
I was pleased to have been able to take part in the recent protest about the Square and said then to residents that I support a move by the Council to buy it back from the owner.
I approached the Leader of the Council about this issue during the Summer, and also contacted other senior Councillors, to make the case that Swindon Borough Council should buy Cavendish Square, address the maintenance issues and invest in the Square’s future.
I am delighted to inform you that the Council agrees with our proposal to buy the public area of the Square, and that the Borough Council’s aim is to purchase within the next six months. The Council is already preparing to deal with the drainage issues.
This is welcome news and it is great to see the Council take an active approach in supporting the residents of Park South.
It will take time to complete the negotiations to buy the areas of Cavendish Square which are in private ownership, and I will continue to work closely with the Council so that all of the areas that residents are concerned about are included. I will make sure the Council keeps the promise they have made to me, and local residents.
Thank you for your concern and involvement in this important issue.
Yours sincerely,
RT Hon Robert Buckland QC MP
