PEMBROKESHIRE Coast National Park Authority has confirmed the re-election of its Chair Dr Madeleine Havard, Deputy Chair Cllr Claire George, Development Management Committee Chair Cllr Dr Simon Hancock MBE and Deputy Chair Mr John Hogg MBE.

The roles were agreed by Members at a meeting on June 24.

The Authority comprises 18 Members: 12 County Councillors appointed by Pembrokeshire County Council and six Members appointed by Welsh Government. Together, they oversee the work of the Authority and make decisions on matters affecting the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Dr Havard said: “It is an honour and a privilege to continue serving as Chair of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Our National Park is one of Wales’ most treasured landscapes, and the Authority has an important role in protecting it for future generations whilst supporting the communities who live and work here.”

Cllr Dr Simon Hancock said: “I am pleased to continue as Chair of the Development Management Committee, which plays an important role in considering planning matters within the National Park.

“The Committee’s work requires careful judgement, balancing the need to conserve and enhance this special landscape with the needs of local people. I look forward to continuing to work with fellow Members and officers in carrying out this responsibility.”

Members spend an average of two days a month on formal committee business, as well as representing the Park Authority at Welsh Government-related meetings, workshops and seminars, formal launches and presentations by the Authority and partner organisations.

The other current Members of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority are: Cllr Maureen Bowen, Cllr Di Clements, Ms Fiona Day, Ms Helen Gwenllian, Sarah Hoss, Cllr Mike James, Mr Gwynn Angell Jones, Cllr Huw Murphy, Cllr Bethan Price, Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Cllr Anji Tinley, Cllr Vanessa Thomas, Cllr Chris Williams BEM and Cllr Michael Williams.