News

We are investing for the future, says Port boss

Published

10 years ago

March 7, 2015

Tom Sinclair

MHPA boss: Alec Don

MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY’S move to diversify operations has come at a critical time, as a drop in cargo throughput for 2014 due to the suspension of refining at Murco delivered fewer ship movements, the organisation has said.

According to the Port, 34 million tonnes of cargo were handled in the last 12 months, a reduction of almost 7 million tonnes compared with 2013. However, whilst Murco refinery’s closure led to fewer ship movements, the Port’s principle business of safely handling around a quarter of the UK’s seaborne energy requirements continued to perform well.

MHPA has told The Herald that progress in developing short sea operations is beginning to yield results, too, with Pembroke Port enjoying a busier year handling ferry, aggregates and animal feed traffic. The announcement of a deal to ship waste-to-energy products from Pembroke Port out to Sweden, and the development of two new wave and tidal energy projects on the dockside indicate that the diversification strategy is beginning to pay off.

The Port of Milford Haven also owns and operates the Milford Dock, base of Wales’ largest fishing port where planning approval was secured on the £70m Dock redevelopment last month.

Chief Executive at the Port, Alec Don, said that despite the loss of trade from Murco and lower LNG volumes over the last three years, the Port remains busy and has been successful in attracting new business to the area.

“We are at the start of a new chapter in the life of this Port. While we continue to invest in order to competitively and safely handle a major part of the UK’s energy needs, global demands affect us deeply. So, the Port is evolving: the rise of marine renewable energy as a viable source of power has the potential to have a great impact on the local economy, and that is why we are investing to attract marine renewable companies to Pembroke Port,” said Alec.

“Our Milford Dock Master Plan, which will see new retail and other visitor attractions around the marina, will also generate jobs and inward investment. Our strategy to invest in the growth of fish handling, processing and retail will also be a catalyst for further business activity here,” he added.

“We are investing for the future. However none of this can be achieved without collaboration with partners and a business environment which makes it easy to invest, operate and employ.”

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News

CCRC invites public to observe 5th Annual Open Board Meeting

Published

17 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is inviting members of the public to its fifth annual Open Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, 26 November 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom, running from 10:30am to 12:30pm, and is open to everyone interested in attending.

How to join the meeting

To participate, you will need a device such as a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet with access to the Zoom platform. The Zoom application can be downloaded for free online by searching for “Zoom app.” A stable internet connection is recommended.

To join the meeting, use the following link shortly before 10:30am on the day:

Join the zoom meeting
Passcode: 034573

For any technical difficulties, please email: [email protected]

Meeting agenda

The agenda for the meeting is available here. Minutes from the session will be published on the CCRC’s website after the event.

Submitting questions

While questions cannot be addressed during the meeting, the CCRC will respond to inquiries related to the agenda items discussed. Questions should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 12:00pm on Tuesday, 3 December. Responses will be provided by email and may also be published on the CCRC website.

Please note that questions about individual cases will not be addressed.

For further details, visit the CCRC website.

Community

Find out more about what’s coming next in Haverfordwest’s regeneration journey

Published

41 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A COMMUNITY evening will be held this week with the contractor taking on construction of the new modern Public Transport Interchange (PTI) for Haverfordwest.

Kier Construction Ltd will be at HaverHub on Thursday, 21^st November for people to meet the team and find out more about the development which is due to start its rebuild phase imminently.

The event will be open 3pm to 7pm and is a fantastic opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the plans.

The scheme forms part of the South West Wales Metro project and will provide a modern and innovative transport hub, integrating all transport modes.

Designs include improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities through the site, a more efficient and integrated bus station, and construction of a new modern multi-storey.

Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change and Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller said: “This is another exciting step in the extensive regeneration of Haverfordwest and we are looking forward to seeing construction starting on this latest project.”

The bus station will be integrated within the PTI with seven bus bays and upgraded passenger facilities and a new multi-storey will have around 280 spaces, and be much easier to use for drivers.

Green credentials are also important with electric vehicle charging points included – with further vehicle charging expansion built-in and future-proofed – and solar panels installed on the new car park roof.

An upgraded public realm will further improve the environment around the Interchange and promoting Active Travel such as walking and cycling.

The project also involves improving car parking provision and local bus access at Haverfordwest railway station.

Local Member, Cllr Thomas Tudor said: “I welcome this public engagement event which is an opportunity for all to come together to share and learn about the various projects that are ongoing, which can only improve our county town for both residents and visitors alike.”

No booking is required for the event, just drop in at a time that suits you.

Jason Taylor, regional director at Kier Construction Western & Wales, said: “We look forward to meeting with the residents of Haverfordwest at this community evening and sharing the exciting plans we have for this project.

“Kier is incredibly proud of its Welsh roots and can trace them back over 40 years and are thrilled to be extending this experience in Haverfordwest.”

Kier also plans to have a presence on the Riverside Shopping Centre, where people will be able to drop in to find out more once work begins this month.

The temporary Riverside car park has closed to allow for the development to start.

More information on car parking in Haverfordwest is available at: Haverfordwest car parks

News

Feedback wanted on Council’s My Account online services

Published

43 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

USERS of Pembrokeshire County Council’s My Account are being asked for feedback
to help continue to improve their experience.

My Account is the platform for all of the Council’s online services.

My Account allows customers to make payments, report problems, sign up for
service notifications such as waste and recycling collections and school closures,
and check local planning applications. These are just some of the services available.

The survey will take less than five minutes to complete.

Please complete the survey before Wednesday 27 November.

If you do not currently use My Account you can register online.