Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has welcomed the news today that Pembrokeshire has secured another funding boost from UK Government.
Nine local projects supported by the MP have been successful in their bids to the new Community Renewal Fund. The total funding comes to almost £3 million and will be used to improve local infrastructure and skills in communities across the County.
Pembrokeshire’s applications for both the Levelling Up Fund and the Community Renewal Fund have all been successful. Just last week £17.7 million was confirmed for ‘game-changing’ Haverfordwest Town Centre Improvement Plan and a further £2.9m has been confirmed from the UK Government Treasury today.
Pembrokeshire was in the first tier of areas eligible for the new Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund created by UK Government to replace EU funding. The funds are being financed directly by the Westminster Government – working closely with local authorities.
The MP backed the successful shortlisted 9 applications for Community Renewal Funding which received approval from Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet before submission to UK Government. The successful projects include two applications from Council departments, involving external organisations, and 12 were from outside applicants, two of which involved the Council as a ‘delivery partner’ but led by other bodies.
The Fund aims to support investment in skills, local business, communities and place and increasing employment.
Commenting on the latest funding boost, Mr Crabb said:
“Hot on the heels of the Levelling Up Fund success for Haverfordwest town centre, it is fantastic that a further £2.9 million has been confirmed for Pembrokeshire from the UK Community Renewal Fund. It is a huge vote of confidence in the quality of the bids we put forward and the team-work at a local level.”
“Together with the £17.7 million for Haverfordwest, this new project funding will help to strengthen the County’s economy by targeting investment in skills, stronger communities and increased employment. Success will now depend on how well these projects get implemented but I am thrilled that we have got them over the first hurdle and brought this money to Pembrokeshire.”
The successful projects were submitted by the following organisations:
Pembrokeshire County Council & Pembrokeshire People First Feasibility Study – Winter Tourism in North East Pembrokeshire
Pembroke Town Walls Trust Developing the Pembroke Town Walls Management Plan
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum CIC Ecosystem Enterprise Partnership – Building Natural Solutions
National Trust Passion & Parking at Freshwater West – working together for a sustainable future
Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) Resourceful Communities: Towards a wellbeing economy
Pembrokeshire County Council ESP – Enterprise & Skills Pembrokeshire
Really Pro Ltd Thrive Project
Visit Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Open to All
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum CIC (Lead) & Netherwood Sustainable Futures Climate Adaptation – Addressing Climate Risks in Pembrokeshire’s Communities