Pembrokeshire County Council is urging organisations and community groups to apply for the final round of Enhancing Pembrokeshire grants of the current political administration.

The deadline is November 22 so the council is encouraging those who have thought about applying to do so prior to the closing date.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet will meet in January next year to make its final decision.

The Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant, uses funds raised via the Second Homes Tax, to provide funding for new projects that help address the negative impact of second homes – and in doing so adds value to our communities.

Clr. Bob Kilmister, the Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “I would urge organisations and groups to get in touch and take this opportunity to improve and enhance the services they provide.

“This fund has been critical to so many projects and has helped to develop incredible and worthwhile initiatives.’

To date, the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant has supported a significant amount of people in the county through a variety of projects that focus on connecting people.

These initiatives address a range of issues from raising standards of health and wellbeing by providing affordable housing and improving social care – to promoting self-sustained and vibrant communities, regeneration and safeguarding our environment.

Here are some examples of current projects to see how people’s lives have been improved and supported:

Neyland Community Hub Community Interest Company (£46,150) - This project was to establish a Community Interest Care Company in Neyland Community Hub focussed initially on domiciliary care.

Skrinkle Park Play Area (£9,741) - Providing essential play equipment created a more vibrant village facility supporting the wellbeing of families and children in Manorbier.

Cantabile Singers of Pembrokeshire (£2,377.60) - The project was to encourage community participation in isolated areas through singing. Beneficial to those suffering from dementia, mental health issues or loneliness, enhancing the wellbeing of all.

The project was for the provision of PA equipment necessary to reach bigger audiences, performance overheads and the purchase of Welsh and English music to support maximum audience.

The Tenby Talking Newspaper (£5,240) - The project upgraded their recording equipment.

It enabled them to maintain and improve their service to around 75 local people with impaired sight, offering participants news and information via audio extracts from the weekly Tenby Observer newspaper, allowing them to remain part of, and stay in touch with their community.

Clr Kilmister added: “This round is the final of the current administration so it is even more important to get involved and engage with the process.

“If you have any questions about how the scheme works please contact the email below and one of the team will call you back and talk you through the process.”

How to apply for a grant -The Regeneration Team can support applicants develop projects and bring applications together. If you simply want to ask a few questions please get in touch.

Contact the Regeneration Team via: [email protected] to register your project and apply for an Expression of Interest form.

A member of the team will call you back and answer any questions you have.