Pembrokeshire is considered to be at average community vulnerability risk from Brexit, according to recent research.

The impact of Brexit on local authorities has been looked at by the Welsh Local Government Association as part of its transition support programme.

A ‘dashboard’ for each of the 22 Welsh authorities, prepared by Grant Thornton, looks at migration, economics, skills, deprivation and funding as well as other factors.

The county has “very high” proportions of wholesale, agricultural, forestry and fishing employment which is considered most at risk by the UK Government the dashboard states.

It also has a high gross added value (GVA) per job, being ranked third out of the 22 authorities.

Overall it ranks in “the middle 40 per cent on our Community Vulnerability Index” with an average level of social vulnerability to leaving the European Union.

“Notable areas of vulnerability in Pembrokeshire are the relatively high levels of residents employed in elementary occupations, and low income levels,” adds the research.

Around nine per cent of the Pembrokeshire population has no qualifications, slightly above the Welsh and UK average, and 12 per cent have NVQ 1 qualifications.

Pembrokeshire County Council has been preparing for Brexit with its most recent work presented to cabinet last week.

The Welsh Government has allocated an extra £1.2millon with £45,000 for each local authority and a further £200,000 made available to them through The WLGA.

“The money will ensure there is a dedicated resource in each local authority to undertake the necessary planning, co-ordination and preparation work.

“It will be supported and co-ordinated by the WLGA across all local authorities to avoid duplication, maximise effectiveness and encourage cross local government delivery,” said a WLGA spokesman.