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Haverfordwest: Plans to ‘revitalise’ town supported by council

Published

9 years ago

September 14, 2016

save CABINET members have given their backing to the Haverfordwest Masterplan which will see the county town transformed by a number of new developments.

Councillors have already supported the development of the new library at the Riverside Market and at Monday’s (Sept 12) meeting, Cabinet endorsed four more flagship projects.

Those four projects include a River Cleddau corridor and riverside promenade, a market re-development on the Western Quayside,: a Riverside Shopping Centre on the Eastern Quayside and a Heritage Centre for the town.

Cllr Keith Lewis said: “This has taken a significant amount of time and to get to the position where we are now we have to go back to the work done by Overview and Scrutiny some four years ago in laying the foundation to how we are going to approach the regeneration of town centres.

“It’s a long process and it’s one that can only lead to success if we can bring the relevant components of our towns together.

“This is specific to Haverfordwest, the county town, and I feel it rightly deserves the priority of being the first.

“The vision and objectives of the masterplan are complimentary to the council’s local development policy.

“Haverfordwest Town Centre has not been at its best for a number of years and there have been a number of pressures including being subject to abnormally high rate charges and there is a review ongoing so hopefully that situation will be rectified.

“We have to work with developers, we have identified certain people, certain developers who have an interest and I hope we can progress that relationship.

“We have committed, and it was very pleasing that the new library went through planning, so that involves substantial investment by this authority in the town centre and there are other projects which I would like to see moved forward quickly.

“It is a critical document and essential to the future of Haverfordwest.”

Head of Regeneration Mr Martin White said: “The vision statements and the objectives clearly identify four or five areas along the river where investment is required to bring forward a development for a mix of uses.

“They will be culture and leisure based to enhance and compliment the retail offer in the town centre.”

Cllr Simon Hancock asked about the re-use of vacant properties saying that some had suffered from poor architectural practices in the 60’s and added that a number of historic buildings were empty.

Martin White responded: “The historic environment is absolutely key and a number of other assets are the base on which we should build on.”

Cllr Huw George added: “A thriving county town affects the whole county and we all look forward to this and for the other towns in the county.”

The recommendation to endorse the masterplan was approved unanimously.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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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6 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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6 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.