A Powys County Councillor is looking to thank everybody who “got behind” him in an attempt to secure land for a new park in Llandrindod Wells.

Cllr Jake Berriman, who represents Llandrindod North and is pictured above, was gaining support in an attempt to secure a 20 acre parcel of land at the top of Quarry Lane which has recently been put onto the market by McCartneys with a guide price of £75,000.

The land is unique as it contains not only quarries of international importance for fossils but also a variety of habitats and incredible views.

The group unfortunately were not in a position to bid on the land by the deadline last Friday, November 27.

However Cllr Berriman expressed his gratitude towards those who got behind him, especially as he received a substantial amount of firm financial pledges in under a week.

The Liberal Democrat said: “I want to thank everyone who so positively got behind the idea of bidding for this important old quarry site, to preserve its heritage and to develop it as a new town park.

“In just under a week I received firm pledges of financial support of £21,000 and many more offers of smaller donations.

“Sadly, on Thursday evening had to inform everyone who had so kindly made offers, that we would not be in a position, by 3pm Friday, to make a viable bid.’

To help bring his vision to fruition, Cllr Berriman has suggested the release of 100 shares worth £1,000 to make a competitive bid for the site.

He put out the call less than two weeks ago, and after only three days, the councillor received 14 firm pledges totaling £16,000 which Cllr Berriman described at the time as a “brilliant start”.

While Cllr Berriman said he does not yet know the outcome for the site, he said he is hopeful that the new owners will work with him and others to preserve it.

“Whilst I have no idea at present of the outcome of the process I can say that parties sympathetic to preserving the old quarry SSSI were making bids,” he said.

“I can only hope that whoever emerges as the site owner works with myself and the many other local people, who hold the site dear to their hearts, to ensure that the site’s special characteristics are not lost and public access is maintained.”