Fly-tipping, speeding and potholes are among issues that have been highlighted by Saundersfoot’s county councillors of late, in a report given to the seaside village’s Community Council this month.

County Councillor for Saundersfoot North, Cllr Alec Cormack reported to members that he was following up concerns flagged-up by a local resident, with regards to ‘deep potholes’ on the access to the railway station.

“The worst of these have now been filled in, but the state of the road remains very poor,” stated Cllr Cormack.

“I am going to investigate who has responsibility for maintenance of this road as I understand that Network Rail disclaims any responsibility.”

Cllr Cormack stated that a public consultation had now finished regarding the current double-yellow line restriction along The Strand from the dog groomers to a point just beyond Smugglers Cottage.

“The current restriction is seasonal and the consultation was to make it an all-year restriction,” he explained.

“There were objection letters and I talked to the residents on the Strand who objected. Overall I felt it best to proceed with making this restriction all-year round and closely monitoring the situation.

“Pembrokeshire County Council’s highways department are now going to make this change. Depending on the impact on ease of vehicle movement along the Strand this winter, there is the possibility of making the other seasonal double yellow lines on The Strand year-round, or reversing this change.”

In other matters, he said that Hean Castle had confirmed that they are the owner of the Wiseman’s Bridge slipway, and are investigating how a safety handrail might be fitted to assist pedestrians using it; whilst PCC’s environmental health department have agreed to issue an ‘Abatement Notice’ formally requiring steps to be taken to abate the night time light pollution at Coedrath Flats.

Cllr Cormack said that he and county councillor for Saundersfoot South Cllr Chris Williams, continue to meet with several local Saundersfoot groups regarding making better use of the King George V playing fields both short term and long term.

Providing more background on this in his report to the Community Council, Cllr Williams stated: ‘Alec and I continue to deal with all the organisations at the King George V fields on working out a solution to the ongoing parking problems used by members of the local public.

“The sports field continues to have works carried out and the field is starting to take shape. There is a meeting with Owen & Owen this month, so hopefully we can start progressing with our plans.”

Cllr Williams said that he had dealt with issues regarding constant fly-tipping at residences off Sandyhill Road, after meeting with PCC officers who will carry out regular checks. In the same vicinity, he said that PCC were dealing with noisy animals that continue to be a regular nuisance to neighbours.

“I’ve met residents in Bonville’s Close regarding the state of pathway between no 18 and no 20,” he continued in his update.

“We’ve now established that this path comes under PCC and works will be carried out in cutting back the hedge and clearing moss off the tarmac path. The team from PCC will also carry out cleaning the pavements at Scandianavian heights.

“Also I’ve been chasing PCC regarding the hedges along bottom of the Incline going down to Brooklands Close, and this should be completed in the next few weeks.”

Cllr Williams said that a public consultation had now finished regarding the current double-yellow line restriction along Milford Street with the blips on curb. He explained that PCC’s highways department will now make this change and this will be monitored.

“I have further meetings this week with the highways department to look at a plan going forward to put in a loading bay and more disabled parking. The plan will also look at proposals of further thirty minute bays on Brewery Terrace,” he continued.

“I’ve also met with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority officers on site at the old bus park at the top of the Ridgeway.

“There is a covenant on the site and I’ve asked for clarification on this as it has currently been blocked off. Some residents have expressed concerns on the state of the area around the old bus park.”

Regarding the Ridgeway and Sandyhill Road, Cllr Williams reported that he’d received numerous emails stating the speed of motorists in that area, and that the matter would be further discussed with PCC’s highways department when he meets with them next.

He said that residents have also expressed concerns of over flowing bins at the top of the main slipway onto Saundersfoot beach, and also the number of dog owners who flaunt the rules by taking their dogs down mainly without a lead.

“The team at PCC do an amazing job and have come out immediately to empty the bins. One of the occasions was 7.30 pm on a Saturday evening. Regarding the dogs on the beach, it’s been passed onto the correct department and I will continue to chase,” he added.