Return of the Daleks and friends on cards, says city councillor
THERE could soon be good news for Doctor Who fans mourning the loss of a Cardiff Bay attraction.
The Doctor Who Exhibition shut its doors in September despite more than 12,000 people signing a petition against its closure.
Campaigners said the venue brought tourism and provided jobs for the area.
But a senior councillor has now revealed that a new Doctor Who attraction could come to the city.
Cabinet member Russell Goodway has also said that discussions are ongoing about the future of the building in Cardiff Bay.
Coun Goodway that if a new lease is secured a “number of potential leisure-based uses” would be considered.
In response to a written question by Lib Dem Councillor Emma Sandrey, Coun Goodway said “discussions had been ongoing with BBC Worldwide to secure a replacement Doctor Who-related attraction in the city”.
He said he had already agreed to involve Lib Dem Councillor Rodney Berman and leader of the opposition Conservative Adrian Robson to be involved in those discussions. “I can confirm that my officials have now indicated that they are in a position to share proposals and a meeting will be arranged shortly.
“In terms of the former Dr Who Exhibition building in Cardiff Bay, discussions are ongoing with both Igloo, the landowners, and Welsh Government, with a view to agreeing an extension of the lease arrangements.”
Cardiff Council was asked for more details about the new plans hinted at by Coun Goodway but said it was unable to comment.