Whitchurch Motors

by solvacommunitycouncil | Apr 5, 2020 | Solva Newsletter

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority guidance

by solvacommunitycouncil | Apr 3, 2020 | Solva Newsletter

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has issued guidance to people who have access to the countryside on their doorsteps to help them stay safe while out walking.

The countryside guidance has been produced as a reminder to those out walking to follow Government advice and to be mindful of the Countryside Code, respecting any people and livestock encountered.

The guidance advises people to:

• Only use country paths in your neighbourhood that you can walk to from your house – DO NOT drive to the countryside to walk.

• Keep to the path – Do not trespass onto private land; only use public footpaths and bridleways.

• Practice social distancing – Keep a minimum of two metres apart from other walkers and avoid using narrow paths.

• Plan your walk – Try to avoid busy times of day when many other people may be walking, and if possible, don`t use the same route every day.

• Respect residents and landowners – If a path runs close to a house or farm try and take a different walk. If this isn’t possible, please respect the residents’ space as they may be vulnerable and self-isolating.

• Keep dogs on leads – The lambing season has begun and many fields are now stocked with sheep and lambs.

Land slide on the coast path – West of Solva

by solvacommunitycouncil | Apr 3, 2020 | Solva Newsletter

We have just received a report of a land slide on the coast path between The Cradle and Gewni just west of Solva. The attached photo was supplied by a member of the public and we have yet to verify this report but it appears to be on footpath PP102/20 between Solva and Porth y Rhaw. 

This section of path is currently closed in accordance with the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020, but our team will go out and lock the gate which takes you out onto the headland from the Solva side of the path and erect signage on the Llanunwas and NineWells link paths.

We will look to undertake realignment works once we have clearance and will let you know.

Theresa Nolan

National Trail Officer / Swyddog Llwybr Cenedlaethol

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority / Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: LEADER’S CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL

by solvacommunitycouncil | Apr 2, 2020 | Solva Newsletter

Pembrokeshire County Council Leader, Councillor David Simpson, has provided a further coronavirus update for Wednesday, 1^st April, as follows:

‘It has been another busy day for my colleagues within the Authority and everyone is working hard to tackle Covid-19.

‘We are operating in unprecedented and challenging times and have engaged our Emergency Planning protocols to manage the situation.

‘We have set up a strategic group that reviews matters daily. Sub-groups then support this strategic group and each group has defined roles and responsibilities. I can confirm that senior managers lead this robust structure.

‘I want to thank them for the way they are organising and managing the Authority’s resources to ensure our communities are supported.

‘I’m also aware that the elected County Councillors are very active out in the community. I am proud at the way officers and Elected Members are working to safeguard our county and communities.

‘I am pleased to announce that from today we have started paying Covid-19 grants to small businesses. We are processing payments as quickly as possible.

‘The following grants are available to small businesses to support the costs associated with the impact of Covid-19 on their businesses as follows;

• small business grant funding of £10,000 for all business in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief;

• grant funding of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value between £12,001 and £51,000.

‘Councillor Paul Miller, the Cabinet Member for Economy, told me: “I know our local businesses are doing all they can to sustain jobs and livelihoods. Our job is to get assistance to them as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

‘I would like to highlight that the Welsh Blood service has set up regional donation hubs. The regional hub in Haverfordwest will be open tomorrow at Haverfordwest Rugby Club. Book your slot at: https://wbs.wales/Havwest10 or phone: 0800 252266

Councillor Tessa Hodgson, the Cabinet Member for Social Services, has commented how delighted she is to see so many people coming forward in our communities to volunteer.

To review community volunteering, visit our website at:

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-community-information/information-for-community-volunteer-networks

‘Community Foundation Wales has launched the Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund to support charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations working in Wales, who provide activities to vulnerable groups.

‘The fund will be supporting organisations to adapt the way they work to respond to the rapidly changing needs in their communities. 

• Make a donation here.  

• Apply for a grant here.

‘Press releases issued since my message yesterday (Tuesday) are:

• School Applications: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/school-applications

• Cemeteries Closed To Public Access: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/cemeteries-closed-to-public-access

• St Marks School To Open as Extra Childcare Hub: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/st-marks-school-to-open-as-childcare-hub-on-monday

• Covid-19Business Grants For Small Businesses

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/covid-19-grants-for-small-businesses

‘Please everyone adhere to Government advice, stay home and be safe. Thank you.’

Useful links:

• www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus   

• www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/coronafeirws

• https://phw.nhs.wales/

• Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru – Coronafeirws Newydd (COVID-19) – Cyngor hunan-ynysu

• https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

For the latest advice and press releases relating to coronavirus, please view: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

For press queries, please email: presspublicrelations@pembrokeshire.gov.uk