Issues have arisen over Amroth slipway again, with the coastal village’s Slipway Association reporting that a lock securing the facility has been stolen, impacting community access.

In or around July 2004, Pembrokeshire County Council closed the slipway and prohibited all access, even for the launch and recovery of all watercraft; after a number of incidents had occurred involving Personal Water Craft (Jet-skis) and swimmers.

PCC agreed to open the slipway subject to various conditions, which ensured that the use of Jet-skis was prohibited.

The committee of Amroth Slipway Association shared this month [via Amroth Community Council]: “We regret to inform you the lock on the slipway at Amroth has been stolen again.

“We left the gate unlocked after the last time the lock was stolen hoping the public would use the slipway in a sensible way but a car was lost to the tide on the beach and we were directed by Pembrokeshire County Council to lock it immediately.

“If you feel so strongly that the lock should be removed and the public granted free and unrestricted access to the beach at Amroth via the slipway please go about it in a lawful way. Contact your local councillor and ask your representative to present your view to PCC.

“The locks are not cheap and the cost of having multiple keys cut is expensive.

“The committee and ‘friends’ give of their time on a voluntary basis making sure keys are delivered to the police, RNLI, PCC, beach warden and current members.

“The actions of these unlawful delinquents merely increases the cost of membership, further restricting access to the slipway.”

The Committee said that the crime will be reported to Dyfed Powys Police in due course.

“If anyone has an idea who stole the lock please contact the police and Crimestoppers directly,” the committee added.