When The Swan Inn - part of Little Haven's iconic seafront - closed its doors for good there were real concerns in the community over the loss of an important amenity in the seaside village. Now life is being breathed back into the centuries- old pub, with the help of the newly-expanded Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Conservation Areas grant scheme using funds allocated by the Welsh Assembly Government. The Swan is one of four properties in Little Haven already benefiting from the scheme - which over three years will see £900,000 spent on the exterior enhancement of historic properties in the Park's 14 Conservation Areas. Welsh Assembly Deputy Minister Tamsin Dunwoody called in to toast the success of the scheme and to view the work at The Swan, which is being restored in character by new owners, Paul and Tracey Morris. Joining Ms Dunwoody - the AM for Preseli Pembrokeshire - was the vice-chairman of the National Park Authority, Richard Howells. In the first full year of the enhanced scheme 45 projects have been supported in 12 of the 14 Conservation Areas and applications are now being handled by the Park Authority for the second year's grant allocation. Park vice-chairman Richard Howells said: "In the past the Authority was only able to provide grants in three areas - St. Davids, Saundersfoot and Tenby. Now, thanks to the new Assembly funding, we can offer grants in all the areas. The scheme is proving very popular and we are able to make a real difference to the appearance of historic buildings in these communities." This is the first venture into the pub business for owners Paul and Tracey Morris. "The Swan was on the market for quite a while before we bought it just over 12 months ago," said Paul. "There has been a pub here since at least 1785. We are restoring the building to retain all its character and wherever possible we are using reclaimed architectural antiques and authentic finishes. We have also sourced reclaimed Welsh slate for the roof. "We have had excellent support from the National Park on the planning side and over the grant application." Welcoming the return of the pub, Tamsin Dunwoody said it was a very important economic boost for the village and she was delighted that the funding under the Assembly's Physical Regeneration Scheme was making a difference to local communities.