Community

Council announces Eco Park proposals

Published

3 years ago

November 16, 2021

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is planning to build an Eco Park to support the county’s very successful kerbside collection service and the public is being urged to give their views through a pre application consultation (PAC) exercise.

In November 2019 Pembrokeshire County Council introduced a new household recycling and waste collection service and Pembrokeshire is now very proud to be Wales’ top recycler.

The introduction of the new service has resulted in the household recycling rate for Pembrokeshire increasing from 57% in 2017/18 to 71.65% for 2019/20, with a further increase to 73.2% for 2020/21.

To support the kerbside collection service, the Council has been operating an interim facility at Pembroke Port (Units 29 & 41).

However, due the temporary nature of the facility, future plans at the site, and to allow the Council to continue to further increase recycling capabilities, land has been identified at Amoco Road, Milford Haven, SA73 3FB, as a suitable site for a permanent Eco Park for Pembrokeshire.

The proposed development is essential to ensure the Council can continue to provide the statutory services surrounding Waste and Recycling Collections across Pembrokeshire.

The facility will enable materials collected across Pembrokeshire to be bulked, sorted and stored prior to onward transfer to a processing and disposal facilities across Wales and the UK.

It is proposed that the Eco Park be built in four stages:

Phase 1: Recycling transfer facility and associated access roads.This phase will also contain an office and visitor centre, offering the opportunity for groups to come learn about waste and recycling.
Phase 2: Vehicle / staff parking area. A vehicle maintenance workshop and staff welfare facilities are also planned as part of this phase.
Phase 3: Residual waste and recycling facility
Phase 4: Publicly accessible waste and recycling centre (WRC)

The proposed site will not only future proof the waste facility but will allow a much needed modern replacement for the Winsel Waste and Recycling Centre (WRC) to be built.

Winsel currently services a substantial proportion of Pembrokeshire households (about 30% of all WRC waste and recycling collected went through Winsel over the last three years), but the facility is no longer fit for purpose.

This is due to infrastructure works required associated with Environmental Permit Regulations and limitations associated with development options and access.

Pembrokeshire County Council wants to hear your views on the proposed Eco Park via the PAC and through a community engagement event.

Cllr Cris Tomos, the Council Cabinet Member for Environment, urged members of the public to learn more about the proposed development.

“This is an important development for waste and recycling in Pembrokeshire,” he added.

“Pembrokeshire has established itself as the number one recycling county in Wales but to maintain that position and recycle even more, we need the infrastructure to be able to do so.

“Please take the opportunity to learn more about the proposed Eco Park and add your views.”

More information and the ability to have your say on the proposals is available via www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay Consultation documents can be obtained by emailing: [email protected]

Computer facilities are available to view this information at County Hall Reception, Freeman’s Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP via prior appointment only between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

You may also view this information at a community engagement event on Wednesday 17 th November at County Hall, by prior appointment only between the hours of 10:30am and 6:30pm.

To make an appointment to view the documents online at County Hall or attend the community engagement event please email [email protected] or call 01437 764551.

Anyone who wishes to make representations about this proposed development should complete the form on www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Alternatively, write to Pembrokeshire County Council at Waste and Recycling Department, Pembrokeshire County Council, Unit 23, Thornton Business Park, Milford Haven, SA73 2RR or via email to [email protected] by 9 th December 2021.

Charity

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC creates green spaces with exciting new garden package

Published

10 hours ago

March 10, 2025

Richard Lewis

FFYNNON Community Resilience CIC are going green in 2025 thanks to new garden from Keep Wales Tidy.

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC will be creating a new orchard garden in Pembrokeshire to benefit nature and the local community. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy will be installing the garden and providing all the plants, tools and materials for free through its Local Places for Nature scheme.

Jo Denham from Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC said: “Our group of community allotmenteers have been so excited to receive the garden package from Keep Wales Tidy.

“We chose to put in a communally accessible fruit cage with an array of different bushes, and it’s been really fun installing it and choosing what to put in there.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s Local Places for Nature scheme offers communities free garden packages that range from small gardening projects to orchards and large-scale makeovers. 1,300 gardens have been created and restored across Wales since it was launched in 2020. Groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes have benefited, including emergency services, youth groups, sports clubs, animal homes and disability charities.

Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy Owen Derbyshire said: “Creating thriving green spaces not only benefits the health and wellbeing of individuals but strengthens our communities.

“We are delighted that groups, like Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC can make a real difference through the Local Places for Nature scheme, and we are grateful to Welsh Government for their ongoing support.

“I can’t wait to see the orchard garden take shape over the coming weeks and months.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s initiative is part of the wider Welsh Government ‘Local Places for Nature’ programme committed to creating, restoring and enhancing nature ‘on your doorstep’.

Community

Community comes together for Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick

Published

1 day ago

March 9, 2025

Tom Sinclair

HAVERFORDWEST residents joined forces to clean up the town in a community-driven litter pick organised by Haverfordwest Town Council, HaverHub, and Haverfordwest Heritage.

The event, which saw volunteers collecting rubbish to improve the town’s appearance, was attended by County Councillor Thomas Tudor, who represents the Castle Ward on Pembrokeshire County Council.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to participate in and help with the Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick. I’d like to thank everyone who attended today—this will be the first of many similar initiatives for Haverfordwest, the County Town of Pembrokeshire.”

The initiative is expected to become a regular event to maintain cleanliness and encourage civic pride.

Community

Cawl competition celebrates International Women’s Day in Pembroke

Published

2 days ago

March 8, 2025

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE marked International Women’s Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a successful cawl competition, bringing the community together to celebrate and support local women.

The event, organised by Pembroke Town Team, saw participants enjoy a variety of cawl, including vegetarian and vegan options, from Gio Recchia Pizza Contemporanea, Watermans Arms, Buddy’s Baked, and Will’s of Pembroke.

A key highlight was the inspiring speeches from local women who play a vital role in the community. Information stalls were also present, with groups such as New Pembrokeshire Pride, Pembroke Street Pastors, and Lamphey WI sharing resources and support.

Local businesswomen showcased their products, offering visitors the chance to browse and buy from a range of stalls.

The event was made possible thanks to a donation from Pembrokeshire Women, which organisers said played a crucial role in ensuring the day’s success. Volunteers, including Lisa Boswell, Angela Marston Halifax, Rhian Cowen, Ness Moseley, Ann Mortenson, and Tegan, worked tirelessly to keep things running smoothly, with Lewis George stepping up as compere.

Organisers thanked all those who attended, saying the support from the community made the event truly special.