News

Cardigan residents asked for views on options to reduce tidal flood risk to properties

Published

3 years ago

November 13, 2022

CARDIGAN residents are being asked to give their views on three options to reduce the risk of tidal flooding in The Strand area of the town.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a public consultation to gather views as part of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme. The consultation asks for views on options for the placement of a flood defence that is proposed for the north bank of the Afon Teifi between Gloster Row Car Park and Cardigan Bridge.

Working with its consultants – Binnies UK – NRW’s scheme aims to reduce the flood risk to approximately 90 properties and takes into account the anticipated impact of climate change.

Outline designs have been put together for three options. One option would see a flood wall built approximately 5m out into the Afon Teifi; another would see a wall built mostly in line with the current riverbank, and the final option would entail building the wall inland of the riverbank where businesses and property currently stand. A final solution could involve a combination of elements from the proposed options.

NRW is also looking to incorporate community and biodiversity benefits into any scheme that is built. The consultation will also ask residents for their views on what kind of improvements could be made in and around the development area.

Chris Pratt, NRW’s Project Manager for the Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme said:

“Many Cardigan residents are all too familiar with the impacts of tidal flooding. The town has suffered flooding caused by the tide four times since 2007, and in the face of the climate crisis, we have to act to reduce the flood risk exacerbated by more frequent extreme weather events.

“Not only do we want to reduce the risk to people and properties in the town, we want to use this scheme as an opportunity to make Cardigan an even better place to live.

“We need the feedback of residents to help us find the best way forward to help us achieve this.”

The consultation launches on 11 November and can be accessed by visiting https://bit.ly/CardianTidalFRMS

A public drop-in session will be held at the Tower Room in Cardigan Castle on 23 November between 1pm-7pm. Residents will be able to view the plans, discuss them with NRW officers and give their feedback at the drop-in session.

Residents can give their views by paper by requesting hard copies of the consultation by emailing [email protected] or calling 0300 065 3000. All feedback must be returned by 22 December.

Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

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1 hour ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Ricardo Elliot, aged 27, Connor Palfrey, aged 24, Elexi Manny, aged 24, and Georgie Mears, aged 18, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (March 20), where each denied killing Tristan Shae Kerr.

Emergency services were called to a property in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at around 5:45pm on Wednesday (Feb 5) following reports that a teenage boy had suffered serious injuries. Despite efforts, Tristan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court heard that the teenager is alleged to have been attacked with a so-called “zombie knife” measuring approximately nine to ten inches in length.

During the hearing, the four defendants spoke only to confirm their personal details and enter their pleas.

A trial is due to begin on August 3 and is expected to last around six weeks. A further pre-trial review has been scheduled for July 24.

All four defendants were remanded in custody.

Paying tribute after his death, Tristan’s family described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.”

They said he was quick-witted, with a love for motorbikes and adventure, adding that he had a natural energy that lit up every room and drew people towards him.

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

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20 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.