PRESELI MP, Stephen Crabb has welcomed news that nearly £3m in additional funding will be heading to Pembrokeshire from Westminster.

Fantastic to hear today that a further £2.9 million has been confirmed for Pembrokeshire from the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund, in addition to the £17.7 million for the Haverfordwest Improvement Plan from the Levelling Up Fund.

I am delighted that these 9 Pembrokeshire bids, which I supported, have been successful for Community Renewal Funding which will support investment in skills, local business, communities and place and increasing employment in the county.

Successful projects involve 2 applications from Pembrokeshire County Council departments, involving external organisations, and 12 were from outside applicants, two of which involved the council as a ‘delivery partner’.

National Trust

Passion & Parking at Freshwater West – working together for a sustainable future

Pembrokeshire County Council ESP – Enterprise & Skills Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum CIC (Lead) & Netherwood Sustainable Futures

Climate Adaptation – Addressing Climate Risks in Pembrokeshire’s Communities

Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum CIC Ecosystem Enterprise Partnership – Building Natural Solutions

Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS)

Resourceful Communities: Towards a wellbeing economy

Pembroke Town Walls Trust

Developing the Pembroke Town Walls Management Plan

Pembrokeshire County Council & Pembrokeshire People First Feasibility Study

Winter Tourism in North East Pembrokeshire

Visit Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire Open to All

Really Pro Ltd

Thrive Project

Haverfordwest Councillor Thomas Tudor said:” I am very pleased to hear, following my letter of support (including others) that the Levelling Up Fund has allocated £17.7m funds for Haverfordwest which will be used to improve and enhance Haverfordwest Castle, parts of Bridge Street and associated links into the future development of the County Town of Pembrokeshire.

“I am very excited that the LUF offers an important opportunity to make a significant change for the wider regeneration plans for Haverfordwest through infrastructure improvements that will revitalise its key heritage and cultural assets, including Haverfordwest 900 year old Castle which together with the new Castle Square and Castle Lake link, can only further develop and enhance this part of Haverfordwest to the benefit of its townspeople and visitors to the county town of Pembrokeshire, providing a beautiful green space for the community and visitors to enjoy, as I have long championed that Haverfordwest Castle is indeed the jewel in the crown for Haverfordwest.

“As the County Councillor for the Castle Ward, I see this funding support for Haverfordwest Town Centre facilitating it to become a multi-functional place for all, offering a place to live, work, play and visit, and I am very hopeful for the future development of Haverfordwest also to become a focal point for tourists and locals.

“I am very optimistic that the Funding for Haverfordwest Town Centre will enable it to become a thriving commercial and residential location of choice with a resilient and vibrant community, creating a distinct destination and sense of place that will continue to attract people, which ultimately contributes to the wider sustainability, success and function of Haverfordwest Town Centre.