WELSH Minister Lesley Griffiths made a flying visit to Fishguard last week to see how Welsh Government funded regeneration projects are progressing.

Fishguard and Goodwick Town Centre partnership was awarded £50,000 last year to drive forward its action plan to rejuvenate the town centre.

The funding is part of a £845,000 package of support announced by the Minister last year to help 20 town centres across Wales increase footfall, attract greater investment, reduce the impact of empty properties and support local businesses.

In Fishguard, the money is supporting the creation of pop-up shops, developing a brand for the town centre, ensuring Fishguard is a Wi-Fi enabled town and making the area an attractive place for tourists, including regular cruise ship passengers, to visit.

While visiting the area, the Minister spoke to those involved in the Town Centre Partnership about their work and their future plans to boost the area.

She said: “Town centres and high streets play a key role in creating a sense of community and providing us with a place to shop, do business, socialise and live. Our high streets should be the heart of our towns, offering a vibrant local economy and bustling community.”

The Minister added: “I am pleased to visit some of the high streets and town centres which are reaping the benefits of Welsh Government funding. It was great to see such passion and enthusiasm from businesses, local residents and the councils who are working to breathe new life into the area.”