Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb has welcomed today’s announcement that £17.7 million has been secured from the UK Government Levelling Up Fund.

Pembrokeshire is in the first tier of areas eligible for the Levelling Up Fund, as funds are being financed directly by the Westminster Government.

Stephen Crabb has been working with Pembrokeshire County Council on the bid to the Levelling Up Fund to support the ongoing regeneration of Haverfordwest town centre, focusing on making it a more attractive place for visitors.

The money will now enable the restoration of the 900-year-old historic castle into a high-quality all-weather visitor attraction and develop the potential of the river as a feature of the town centre.

Stephen Crabb said: “I have worked hard to support Pembrokeshire County Council in their bid to the Levelling Up Fund and make the case to the treasury about why Pembrokeshire should be put at the front of the queue for this funding.

“I am delighted that the chancellor has listened. It means that the money I have secured for Pembrokeshire can turn these plans and aspirations for Haverfordwest town centre into reality. It is now up to Pembrokeshire County Council to use this money to support traders and boost local economic activity.”