Specsavers in Haverfordwest has signed a lease with the Council to expand into the Riverside Shopping Centre building previously occupied by Boots and Poundland.

Reacting to news that the leading optometry company will move to larger premises, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller says Specsavers’ decision to expand into larger premises is further proof of the confidence of businesses in the future of the County town.

The additional space will allow for 14 examination rooms fitted with state-of-the-art technology that will enable Specsavers to provide more enhanced sight, contact lens and audiology services for its customers.

Cllr Miller, who is also the Council’s Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, said: “Through taking control of the Riverside Shopping Centre we have been able to secure investment and tenancies in the town while also recovering the Council’s investment to purchase the site.

“The work we're doing will ensure Haverfordwest is an attractive place for businesses to operate and a great place for people to live, work and visit.”

Andy Britton, one of the partners of the locally owned store, said: “The new store will open later this year and we look forward to celebrating its launch with customers old and new.”