MILFORD Haven will benefit from a £1m loan designed to bring underused sites and premises in town centres back into use.

Pembrokeshire is one of 12 areas of Wales to benefit from the Welsh Government's Vibrant and Viable Places Town Centre Loans Fund.

The money will go towards the redevelopment of the former Victoria Filling Station and Grade II-listed Quay Stores into a cultural centre.

The project will be delivered by the Port of Milford Haven, which has also submitted plans for a drive-through Costa Coffee shop on neighbouring land.

Communities and Children Secretary, Carl Sargeant said: “This funding will help local authorities regenerate their town centres by helping them find sustainable uses for empty sites and premises such as affordable town centre homes or tourist and leisure attractions.

“As well as making town centres more attractive places to live this loan scheme will help encourage investment into these areas as well as support the local economy.”