Plans for new bandstand in Knighton

A new bandstand or stage could be built in a Knighton park for arts and community events.

Mayor Tom Taylor says Pinner’s Hole, near the Offa’s Dyke Centre, would be an ideal spot, and a working group may be set up to develop proposals and seek funding.

He said: “There have been a number of plays, music events and town crier events in the park before and it seem to me it’s an ideal place for a stage or a covered bandstand or somewhere to put on these sort of events.

“I have contacted a number of people and three of them have responded and were in support it it and I think it’s something we could investigate and progress.”

Some councillors raised concerns over anti-social behaviour, but the town council has voted to explore the idea further.