LOCAL Senedd Member Paul Davies has welcomed the decision taken by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet to pause its proposed road-realignment scheme in Newgale.

Mr Davies said he was pleased that the Cabinet had halted its costly plans and urged the authority to give full consideration to a community-led scheme “which strikes a far better balance between environmental protection, financial responsibility and the needs of local residents.”

He added: “Coastal erosion in Newgale has been a longstanding issue, and it’s crucial that any response is both effective and proportionate. The community has developed its own Newgale Beach Access and Shingle Bank Realignment Scheme which offers a less invasive approach that would significantly reduce costs for the Council and local taxpayers.”