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Funding pledged for rural Wales

Published

10 years ago

July 30, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Rebecca Evans: To launch four key initiatives in achieving the goals of
Welsh Government Rural Communities.

PLANS to use more than £900m to transform rural Wales were unveiled this week by the Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans.

Welsh Government Rural Communities will focus the significant investment from Welsh Government and the European Union to revitalise communities, protect our natural resources, tackle climate change and stimulate growth and create jobs across the country.

Rebecca Evans said: “In Wales we have the highest proportion of people living in rural areas in the UK, and Welsh Government Rural Communities is perfectly placed to help them thrive. These funds have previously provided huge support to rural communities and agricultural businesses, but it is vital we strive to do more. Welsh Government Rural Communities, including the schemes I am announcing today, highlight the kind of opportunities we can create right across Wales – stimulating rural economies and increasing job opportunities to make a lasting difference to the lives of people in Wales. What we do today must be with a view to maximising the enormous opportunities there are in rural Wales, for the good of our future generations. Welsh Government Rural Communities will be more ambitious, innovative, and adaptable than previous programmes as we look to generate economic activity across the nation, but also ensure we act sustainably in all we do and secure maximum value for every pound spent. I want us to safeguard and enhance our natural resources, and support the wider rural economy so that the fabric of rural Wales is increasingly more resilient and sustainable.”

The Deputy Minister announced that she will launch four key initiatives in achieving the goals of Welsh Government Rural Communities and that these will open on July 20 and 27.

They are the Rural Community Development Fund which will improve community cohesion through measures like community transport and connectivity; the Sustainable Production Grant, which aims to improve agricultural business resilience; Food Business Investment Scheme with a focus on jobs in the food sector; and part of the Co-operation programme which will allow us to begin to progress creating innovative products and sustainable local collaborative Strategic Initiative projects on areas like woodlands, food innovation and the red meat sector.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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3 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

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4 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

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4 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.