‘Sterling work’ that continues to be carried out in the community during the pandemic has been praised by Pembrokeshire council’s leader.

“Many individuals out there are doing sterling work, whether they be a critical worker or key worker, volunteer, kind neighbour or simply a good friend to talk to - please keep going everyone. I am very proud at the way we are all tackling this together,” said PCC?leader Clr. David Simpson.

“I do hope that each day you find time to reflect and appreciate how everyone is pulling together. Acts of kindness are all around us which is extremely humbling.

“My thanks to everyone who have left notes to say ‘thank you’ to our waste and recycling crews.

“This means a lot to me and my colleagues. I am also very aware that they too appreciate the support.

“Please support each other where you can, stay in touch with family and friends and look out for one another.”

Clr. Simpson thanked the residents of Pembrokeshire - for their continued support and resolve in tackling this pandemic.

“At times like this you really appreciate what you have and we all love our beautiful county,” he continued.

“Pembrokeshire is blessed with beautiful scenery, fantastic walks, world-class coastline, castles, beaches and, most importantly, great communities.

“We can explore the jewels of our county later. Now is the time to support each other, support those who are less fortunate and support those who need help.

“If you know someone who needs helps, please inform our Community Hub on 01437 776301. Do not assume someone else maybe doing it. So please support your community and especially those in need.

Clr. Simpson said that he also wanted to highlight that Westminster Government has launched a new ‘support finder’ tool which will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The finder tool, on GOV.UK, will ask business owners to fill out a simple online questionnaire - which only takes minutes to complete - and they will then be directed to a list of all the financial support they may be eligible for.

PCC has added a link to its website to make it easier for businesses to review the support tool kit: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/business-advice-and-support