The impact of flooding on Lower Town, Fishguard has once again been on the Assembly’s agenda thanks to local Assembly Member Paul Davies. Mr Davies questioned the Minister for Natural Resources on what the Welsh Government is doing to help support the community, which has faced serious flooding issues in the past and is prone to flooding in the future.

Mr Davies said, “For several years the people of Lower Town, Fishguard have faced some seriously challenging flooding conditions and I’m pleased that the Minister has committed to working with Pembrokeshire County Council, Natural Resources Wales and indeed, the local community, to help make the area more self-resilient in the future.”

He added, “Flooding in the area has had a significant impact on the local community and so I’ve extended an invitation to the Minister to visit the area for himself. I hope that the Minister accepts my invitation so that he can meet with local residents and hear more about the effect that flooding has caused in recent years. It’s essential the Welsh Government redoubles its efforts to support coastal communities like Fishguard and ensure that any resources for flood defences are targeted effectively.