Transport issues around Pembrokeshire and in particular focusing on those experiencing issues in travelling to places such as Tenby for work - continue to be debated by local organisations and groups.

Tenby Civic Society, along with The South Pembrokeshire Rail Action Group, have once again highlighted a consultation that is currently underway on the future of bus provision for West Wales.

You can give your views by completing the survey at: www.haveyoursay.tfwwales/bus-reform. The survey is open until September 23.

Alternatively call in at the drop-in event at Tenby’s De Valence Pavilion which will he held on Wednesday, September 10 from 12 noon to 7pm.

An enhanced Sunday train timetable to Tenby continues to be in operation for the summer, until Sunday, September 14.

The South Pembrokeshire Rail Action Group [SPRAG] recently put a proposal to the Welsh Government to allow the Welsh Concessionary Travel Card (bus passes) to be used on trains as well as buses within Wales.

The argument is partly based on the fact that the Northern Ireland Assembly allows their concessionary pass, called 60+ Smart Pass, to be used on both trains and buses in Northern Ireland.

From the age of 65 the pass called 65+Smart pass is valid for both trains and buses in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic including cross border journeys.

SPRAG has argued that if the Northern Ireland Assembly can fund such a scheme why can’t the Welsh Government especially as the trains in Wales are now operated and owned by a company wholly owned by the Welsh Government, namely Transport for Wales.

A survey led by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, launched this summer, is calling on tourism businesses, employees and jobseekers to help identify transport barriers affecting access to seasonal work in Tenby.

The project is part of the Authority’s wider approach to promoting sustainable transport and is funded through the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Landscapes, Sustainable Places programme.

The research focuses on the challenges faced by businesses trying to recruit staff, and by individuals who currently work – or would like to work – in Tenby, but struggle with transport access. The results will help assess potential solutions such as worker bus services, shared taxi schemes, or lift-sharing arrangements.

A further strand of the study will be exploring the potential for enhanced visitor bus services along the B4318 corridor, improving access to key destinations such as Heatherton World of Activities, The Dinosaur Park, Manor Wildlife Park, Great Wedlock Deer Park and Carew Castle.

As part of the project, The Employer Travel Survey is for tourism and hospitality businesses in Tenby and the surrounding area that have faced staffing challenges due to transport issues.

The Employee Travel Survey is for anyone who currently works in Tenby or has turned down work there because of travel difficulties. It is also open to jobseekers who have considered seasonal roles in the town, but found transport to be a barrier.

The Employer Travel Survey is available at: https://forms.office.com/e/0mkspnEBhW