Manorbier is one of Pembrokeshire's most important medieval settlements and ideas for preserving its special qualities and character have been charted by a local working group. The process is being co-ordinated by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Manorbier being one of 14 Conservation Areas in the Park area. The Manorbier Working Group, appointed by the local community council, is made up of county councillor Malcolm Calver, Mr. Buckley Riley, Mr. James Campbell, Mr. Andrew McCabe, Mr. Tony Wales, Mr. Malcolm Taylor, Mrs. Felicity Klein, Mr. David Glennerster and Mr. Darrell Todd. Joining them are the Park Authority's conservation area officer, Clarissa Wells, and building conservation officer, Rob Scourfield. Local consultation is now taking place on the group's Proposals Document, which outlines how the special qualities of the conservation area can be preserved and enhanced. The document and a display will be on view at the Village Hall, Manorbier, on Tuesday, September 28, from 10 am to 7.30 pm. In addition, the document will be available at the National Park Headquarters at Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock, with a closing date for comments of Tuesday, October 5. National Park conservation area officer, Clarissa Wells, said: "This is phase two of the appraisal process following on from the preparation of the Character Statement, completed in 2001. "Proposals Documents set out how the character of each conservation area can be preserved and enhanced. This is done through, for example, grant aid, enhancement and, most importantly, increasing awareness. Proposals Documents have recently been finalised for Tenby, St. Davids and Saundersfoot." Further information on the draft Proposal Document and the conservation areas is available from Clarissa Wells or Rob Scourfield on 0845 345 7275 or via e-mail at: [email protected]">[email protected]
