A lift in the fortunes of Parc Howard

PARC Howard mansion and grounds continues to be an important visitor attraction in Llanelli. It is well used by local residents. 

In the year to March there were 14,392 visitors there showing Parc Howard to be as popular as ever.

The Authority has been working closely with the Parc Howard Association and Friends of Llanelli Museum who have come together as a working group to help improve the attraction.   Sadly over the years the mansion house and grounds have been plagued with acts of theft, vandalism and episodes of anti-social behaviour that have been extremely costly to the owners, Carmarthenshire County Council.

Funds have been found to install a lift at the mansion house with work starting in October (next month) making the building more accessible.

Windows are in the process of being replaced but because the building is listed, the necessary consents are being sought to enable this work to go ahead. There is also an extensive repainting programme planned.

The mansion house, grounds, play, sports facilities and out buildings continue to be managed by the Authority.

County executive board member for leisure services Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “Parc Howard mansion house is a much loved building in Llanelli. The spectacular grounds and facilities are envied by many.

“The attraction is an important part of the town’s heritage and even in these economically constrained times huge efforts are being made to help upkeep and improve it.

“One of the biggest problems the Authority has faced has been theft of roof lead and other thefts and vandalism which over the years has had an effect on the money available to carryout improvements there.

“I would urge local residents to be vigilant and take ownership of their park by reporting any damaging acts or anyone acting suspiciously within the grounds to the police.”

For more info, please visit http://www.parchoward.org.uk/.