Calls continue for the community of Saundersfoot and local authorities to be proactive in protecting parts of the seaside village from future coastal erosion.

Saundersfoot Community Council recently hosted a ‘Sustainable Communities’ public meeting in collaboration with Pembrokeshire County Council, with the aim to raise awareness about the challenges the seaside village will face in the future and to consider what actions may be possible to combat rising sea levels.

Local county councillors Chris Williams and Alec Cormack have been in discussions with Angharad Llewelyn, Coastal Rivers & Drainage Manager, to look at another meeting to discuss the rising sea levels and the effect this has on the coastal village.

“Alec & I felt that we needed a small group, initially, to discuss the rising sea levels and how we can work together to try and find solutions locally,” said Cllr Williams.

“One example of this is the pebbles on Saundersfoot beach. They are not native to this coastline and have been brought in over the years to protect the various properties and businesses on the Strand.”

“It is then hoped to expand this further to all interested parties so that everyone can be involved if they so wish,” he added.