PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is once again preparing for the annual Tenby Pedestrianisation scheme.

The scheme is due to start on Monday July 7 and finish on Friday September 12 and run between 11am – 5.30pm each day.

The scheme will again see the Walled Town divided into three zones, each of which will have varying degrees of vehicle access.

Full details of the scheme and the on-line application form will be available from Thursday May 1st on the Council’s website at https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/tenby-pedestrianisation

Residents and business within the Walled Town are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible after the documents go live.

This will ensure that there is sufficient time for the application to be processed and additional checks made should further information be required.

Permits will be issued approximately seven to 10 days before the scheme start date.

Please note that paper application forms and guidance notes will no longer be delivered to residents and businesses within the Walled Town and requests for permits will be required to be submitted online.

In order to ensure the ongoing success of the scheme permit holders are encouraged to continue to plan journeys outside of the scheme hours of 11am – 5.30pm as far as is practical.

Email Tenby.pedestrian@pembrokeshire.gov.uk for further information.

ENTREPRENEURS in north Pembrokeshire are invited to attend a business support drop-in event at Fishguard Town Hall next month.

The session, which takes place quarterly, is supported by PAVS and Futureworks, with Pembrokeshire County Council’s Business Development Team also in attendance. A range of other organisations offering business support will also be present.

The next event takes place on Tuesday, May 13 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Established businesses, freelancers, and anyone considering starting a new enterprise are welcome to attend. Topics for discussion include accessing finance, writing a business plan, joining social enterprise networks, and finding the right support at each stage of the business journey.

In addition, Pembrokeshire’s Business Support Team runs regular networking events at the Bridge Innovation Centre in Pembroke Dock on the last Friday of every month from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Residents call on council to rethink Brandy Brook scheme

RESIDENTS and campaigners in Newgale have raised strong objections to Pembrokeshire County Council’s proposed £40 million road scheme, which would see a new inland route cut through the Brandy Brook valley.

The Newgale Coastal Adaptation Project—led by the council in partnership with consultants AtkinsRéalis—aims to address growing concerns over the future of the A487, which runs along the flood-prone coastline. Repeated storm damage, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather have prompted officials to deem the current route unsustainable.

The proposed development includes:

• Construction of a new 2.5km inland section of the A487, including a bridge over Brandy Brook
• Creation of a traffic-free shared-use path to replace a portion of the Wales Coast Path
• Reclassification of Newgale Hill and Wood Hill with traffic management changes
• Improved bus stop facilities and turning areas for better public transport access
• A temporary access road (in place for up to ten years) to serve beachfront businesses

Campaigners from STUN (Save The Unique Newgale) have voiced strong opposition, claiming the current proposal would harm the valley’s natural landscape and wildlife. They argue that more cost-effective, sustainable alternatives have not been properly considered.

Jackie Gilderdale, a long-time visitor to Newgale, told The Herald:

“Newgale is the beach generations of my family have grown up on. Now it’s at risk—from constant flooding, new roads, and an array of huge radars. £2 million has already been spent just on consultants. This is a pivotal moment—let’s make sure it’s done right.”

The statutory pre-application consultation is now open, giving the public a chance to comment on the scheme before final plans are submitted. The deadline for responses is 11th May 2025.

How to have your say:

Email: Newgale@atkinsrealis.com
Post:
Newgale Coastal Adaptation Project Team
AtkinsRéalis
Floor 4, West Glamorgan House
12 Orchard Street
Swansea
SA1 5AD

Online: Visit newgalecoastaladaptation.co.uk to view the plans and submit feedback.

Printed consultation documents are also available at St Davids Library, City Hall, SA62 6SD during the following hours:

• Tuesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 5:00pm
• Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Residents are being encouraged to take part in the process and ensure their voices are heard as the future of one of Pembrokeshire’s most iconic coastal communities hangs in the balance.