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Preseli Pembrokeshire News
COUNCILLOR RAISES OUTSTANDING FUNDS CONCERNS
A Pembrokeshire County Councillor has raised concerns regarding monies outstanding to the Council from developers. The money is due under what are known as section 106 agreements- clauses in planning permission documents designed to mitigate the impact of a development on the local area. It has been disclosed that Pembrokeshire County Council was owed £347,304 as at December 2011.
Commenting on this Conservative County Councillor for the Wiston Ward David Howlett has said.
"I am very concerned to hear of the amount that is outstanding. Comparing this figure to other counties in Wales, it would appear comparatively high to similar sized councils. These funds are meant to be used for a variety of uses such as new roads, children's play areas, community amenities or for maintaining public spaces. It is very worrying if these funds are oustanding and therefore cannot be used for the benefit of the local community that they were intended. I will be asking for an explanation of why this figure is oustanding"
POLITICIANS VOICE SUPPORT FOR FISHGUARD TOWN CENTRE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
PAUL DAVIES AM AND STEPHEN CRABB MP SIGNING THE PETITION IN FISHGUARD WITH FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK MAYOR, CLLR RICHARD DAVIES ALONG WITH FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK TOWN COUNCILLORS CLLR OWEN JAMES AND CLLR JAMES THICKITT
Preseli Pembrokeshire politicians, Paul Davies AM and Stephen Crabb MP, are publically supporting the petition for the Fishguard Town Centre Improvement Scheme. The petition calls for assistance from the National Assembly for Wales to improve Fishguard’s pavements and roads. Many of Fishguard’s pavements are currently a major health and safety risk particularly for the town’s older and less abled residents and it is hoped that the investment will enhance the safety and attractiveness of the town’s shopping centre.
Paul Davies said
"I am delighted to sign the petition to show my support for the Fishguard Town Centre Improvement Scheme. It is essential that pedestrians should be able to shop safely and at present, many of the roads and pavements in the town centre are not fit for purpose."
"I now look forward to working with the Fishguard Town Centre campaign in the future as it develops and I would encourage as many people as possible to sign the petition on the National Assembly website. For my part, I will continue to raise this issue with the Minister. Last year, I raised the issue of regenerating town centres in Pembrokeshire and I will continue to push for Fishguard to become one of the next strategic regeneration areas in Wales."
Following his visit Stephen Crabb MP said
"I am very pleased to support the petition which has been launched at a time when the town centre is faced with many challenges. Investment from the Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council would make a real difference to the town."
"I hope that the petition will be successful in highlighting the needs of the town to the Welsh Government. I will continue to push for improvements to Fishguard at every opportunity. Fishguard has a strong community which received positive news last year with the marina and port development proposals being outlined which I am sure will help drive investment and confidence in the area."
