characterised by narrow pavements and restricted road width. The Fishguard and North Pembrokeshire Regeneration Strategy claims that the construction of a town centre relief road, one way system and traffic calming will result in improved safety. Therefore the County Council Programmed Highways Scheme – A40 High Street to A487 West Street (‘Chimneys’ link), Fishguard, in the Local Development Plan - will be safeguarded from development that would be likely to prejudice their implementation. Residents agree that these changes will improve not only safety but also the retail experience.


Narrow roads and pavements are also a problem in Lower Town Fishguard where many lorries outside the length restriction cause damage to buildings and walls as well as chaos to traffic as they become stuck on the narrow streets. Although these oversized lorries are prohibited from going through Lower Town and there are prominent signs which state this, many choose to ignore them and risk the small possibility of incurring a fixed penalty of £30, for instance in 2010 only one instance has been recorded despite the number of lorries driving through being much greater. The Trunk Road Agency has said they are looking into the possibility of vehicle- activated signs which would flash up a message advising of the restriction.


Residents believe that the car parking charges that were imposed on the town by the County Council have increased the traffic congestion and reduced safety in the town of Fishguard as more and more people try and avoid the charges by parking on the kerbside instead of in the car parks. Fishguard and Goodwick town council remains steadfastly against the scheme and has written to county councillors for a 6 month review of the scheme. Councillor Jamie Adams, Cabinet member for Highways and Planning has now said that they are going to review the car park charges. One


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