LYDIARD UPDATE: The Lydiard Park Heritage Trust have accused the council of "reverse engineering" the £850,000 repair bill figure. They said the council's surveyors were "under pressure to produce a report to fit a conclusion the council had already decided upon".

Councillor accepts accusation of 'reverse engineering' in explosive row over future of Lydiard ow.ly/BMXG30iA21M

Councillor accepts accusation of 'reverse engineering' in explosive row over future of Lydiard ow.ly/pePZ30iA2aa

Councillor accepts accusation of 'reverse engineering' in explosive row over future of Lydiard ow.ly/Y1Zm30iA2fP

Councillor accepts accusation of 'reverse engineering' in explosive row over future of Lydiard ow.ly/oowu30iA2wI

Councillor accepts accusation of 'reverse engineering' in explosive row over future of Lydiard ow.ly/pRAe30iA2JX

LYDIARD UPDATE: Twigmarket, who were last year beaten in the bidding process to takeover Lydiard P&H by Lydiard Park HT , yesterday signaled their desire "to discuss ways they could be a white knight to the rescue".

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

For the avoidance of doubt the Trust has no party political affiliation. Trustees have agreed not to formally participate in any public party political events.

LYDIARD: In a statement with Lydiard Park HT, Swindon News have tonight signalled their intention to undertake the necessary repair works to the House within the next two years, with the first phase being completed this year.

LYDIARD: Last week, in a joint statement with Lydiard Park HT, Cllr Williams promised to undertake the necessary repair work to Lydiard House within the next two years. The backlog repair bill last year stood at almost £5m, a figure the council accepted.