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Survey for tourism-based businesses

Published

11 years ago

January 29, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Angela Burns AM: Wants to hear
your views

THE VALUE of tourism in Carmarthen west and south Pembrokeshire is of vital importance for the prosperity of our counties. Angela Burns AM wants to hear your views on Welsh tourism and the challenges the industry faces: from attracting the best and brightest to pursue careers in tourism, to helping the Welsh Government and other bodies work better with businesses on the frontline. Business in west Wales are being asked how they would turn the area, and Wales as a whole, into a “first choice destination” in an online survey aimed at gaining feedback from tourist businesses in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.

Ms Burns said: “I would like to hear the views of local-based tourism businesses. How would they attract more visitors to the area? Are they satisfied with the level of support they get from the Welsh Government? “We live in a beautiful part of Wales, offering stunning beaches, beautiful countryside and some of the best restaurants and pubs in the region.

Sometimes, though, businesses feel let down by the lack of support they receive from the Welsh government.” Ms Burns said: “Industry participants can help identify, and solve, the key challenges facing Welsh tourism. We want them to be free to express their views and present evidence in an unfettered way. “From attracting the best and brightest to pursue careers in tourism, to ideas about how best to bring the expert voice of the industry into the heart of decision making, we want to hear the views of all those working within the industry.

“We want to know if Wales has a unique ‘brand’ and if so how do we better define it? What are the key challenges facing Welsh tourism in the coming years, and how do we meet them? “It is these opinions that will help us develop policies, shape the promotion and support of Welsh tourism and find out how the industry can take more responsibility for its future. “Your views will help us to develop policies which can shape the promotion of Welsh tourism and improve the way the industry is managed. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and your feedback is extremely important to us.” The survey is online and can be found at http:// yourvoiceintheassembly.co.uk/ welshtourismsurvey/

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

7 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.