Community Information
Visit Pembrokeshire has had a rebrand!
Watch the video below and click here to find out more.
Refuse and Recycling
PCC Waste & Recycling Centres
Slots can be booked at: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-bookings or by phoning the Council’s contact centre on: 01437 764551.
People are asked to book online.
PCC Waste & Recycling Centres
The Civic Amenity Site at St Davids has been changed to a Waste and Recycling Centre (WRC). PCC are asking you to sort your recyclable materials from your non-recyclable materials before you visit one of their WRCs. This will mean that when you arrive at site, you can easily put material in the correct container. They will also be providing a dedicated Sorting Area at the WRCs in order to ensure all recyclables are removed before waste is placed into the general waste container.
When you arrive at the Waste & Recycling Centre your general waste bags will be checked to see if they contain anything that could be recycled on site. You will be asked to place the recyclable items in the right containers and the rest of your non-recyclable waste will be disposed of in the general waste container.
All Welsh councils have recycling targets to hit and these targets will increase in the coming years. Welsh Government will fine Authorities that do not hit their recycling targets. For every 1% of the target missed, Pembrokeshire will be fined £140,000. Over 40% of waste, in general waste bags disposed at WRCs could have been either recycled or reused.
More information can be found on the PCC website https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-changes/waste-and-recycling-centres-wrcs and the leaflet can be downloaded below.
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Nr Hendre Farm
Fishguard Road
St Davids
Pembrokeshire
SA62 6BY
Winter opening times (1 October – 31 March): Monday – Tuesday: closed, Wednesday – Sunday: 10:15 – 16:00.
Summer opening times (1 April – 30 September): every day, 10.15 – 16.00.
PCC Waste Changes
Changes to the way that waste and recycling is collected have happened in Solva. The video above explains in more detail.
You can also download guidelines on the new scheme and also an electronic copy of the leaflet that you will have received through your door.
Search for Your Bin Day
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Public Transport
Links to all bus timetables can be found on PCC’s website or on the Traveline Cymru website or app.
Car parking in Solva
There is a Community Car Park in Upper Solva, opposite Bay View Stores.
Please note that parking on the quay is not permitted.
Information about Community Amenities
Also take a look at the Our Village page, which has more information on organisations and activities in our village.
Library Service
The mobile Library visits the car park opposite St Aidan’s Church once a month between 13:00-13:30. The dates are the following: Monday 1st July, Friday 2nd August, 30th August, 27th September. More details and timetables for forthcoming month’s are on PCC’s website.
School
Solva is home to the St Aidans campus of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi – St Davids Peninsula’s 3-16 Church in Wales VA School. More information can be found on the school’s website, Twitter – @Penrhyndewi – and Facebook – @ysgolpenrhyndewi – pages.
Solva Memorial Hall
Solva Memorial Hall is approaching its centenary in 2022. It is owned by the community and run by a Management Committee, in partnership with Solva Community Council. Recently painted, and adorned with mosaics made by our community, it is available to hire for events and celebrations. More details can be found on its website.
Solva Post Office
Solva Post Office is in Bay View Stores at 19 Maes Ewan SA62 6TX. Post Office opening times are on the Post Office website. The shop is open longer hours with more details on their website or Facebook page @BayViewStores.
Playgrounds
Solva has two playgrounds, owned and maintained by the Community Council.
The Gamlin Play Park is located in Lower Solva and can be accessed from the car park. The site features a range of equipment for 3-12 year olds and there is plenty of space for informal play.
The Play and Skate Park is located adjacent to the Solva Community Clubhouse and has a range of equipment.
How to contact Pembrokeshire County Council
Your Account – from Pembrokeshire County Council
My Account – Your Online Pembrokeshire County Council Account
Solva Community Council wishes to encourage local residents to register with Pembrokeshire County Council for an online council account known as ‘My Account’.
To register, just click on the following link https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/my-account
Once registered, you can then report:
- Fly tipping
- Broken street lights
- Pot Hole
- Missed Bin Collection (Black)
- Garden Waste Collection Service (Renew/Subscribe/cancel)
- A bulky waste collection
- A new glass/food box
- A birth certificate copy
And lots more!
