One of Saundersfoot’s county councillors has reported positive talks with the local authority’s highways department highlighting matters around the village that need addressing.

In his monthly report for December, Saundersfoot's South ward’s county councillor Chris Williams stated: “Had a very positive meeting with the highways department regarding various areas of the village. We discussed the situation on Milford Street along with other parts that could be improved.

“The discussions are around moving the current crossing in the village and making it more central and safer. Highways are looking at detailed plans that will improve safety with central crossing points especially when the 20mph limit comes in, in September.”

With regards to recent talks with Pembrokeshire County Council and the new 20mph speed limit coming into force, Cllr Williams said that the main arteries into the village are likely to become 20mph roads.

“We still have a few questions regarding the buffer zones and will take this up with PCC. This would hopefully enable the scheme to put in extra 30-minute bays and disabled bays on Brewery Terrace.

“These improved plans are in the pipeline and hopefully I will be able to share good news with you as soon as funding has been secured.”

Cllr Williams said that there has also been a plan in conjunction with Welsh Government to have safe access for the village through a travel link.

“This started with the pavements connecting the top of the Glen with Broadfield Hill and then Saundersfoot Railway Station with the top of Pentlepoir.

“During discussions recently, funding has been applied for to connect Francis Road and Coppet Hall as well as the Railway Station to the top of the Ridgeway.

“We will also look at how we can improve the link between Sandyhill Road and the junction outside Sandyhill Nurseries so there is a safe place to walk.

“I will speak with PCC’s highways department and National Parks to see how we can improve the link,” he added.