THE LEADER of Malvern Hills District Council has backed the idea of bringing a new national radar museum into Malvern – but insisted there was no chance it would be based at the council’s headquarters.
The council has moved to clarify its position following a statement from the Malvern For All group that the Council House, in Avenue Road, could be sold off and become a new home for the museum.
But council bosses have stressed there are no plans for the building to be sold off.
Coun Phil Grove, leader of the district council, said: “While we support the idea of a national radar museum in Malvern, where radar was developed, Malvern Hills District Council will not be selling the Council House, relocating staff out of the Council House or moving out of Malvern Town Centre.
“We wish Malvern For All luck with finding an alternative location for their proposed venture.
“We are looking at our property portfolio to see if there are savings or efficiencies which can be made but the sale of the Council House does not form part of those plans.”
