DYFED-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has announced today (Thursday) that Fishguard police station is to close, as it is not practicable.

“The current station simply isn’t viable; it requires significant investment and is far too large for current and future operation in the area,” said Mr Llywelyn.

He is, instead, putting forward three possible alternatives for a police base in the town and is asking members of the public for their opinions.

Three options are currently on the table:

1 – Remain in the current Station until the new Community Hub Collaboration Project is completed.

2 – Relocate to the Town Hall as an interim base while the Community Hub Collaboration Project is completed.

3 – Relocate to the current Fishguard Port Offices and coordinate the use of a town centre meeting room for public one-to-one meetings.

“We’ve had constructive discussions with local councillors and look forward to gathering public opinion over the next couple of weeks,” said the commissioner.

“I want to assure the public that although a change in location is possible, I am committed to maintaining a police presence in the town centre”.

The commissioner attended the November meeting of the Fishguard and Goodwick Chamber of Trade and Tourism, where he had an open discussion with councillors on potential locations for the police station.

He is eager to hear from local residents in order to make an informed decision on the future location of the police service.

The commissioner’s engagement team will be talking to local residents on Thursday, November 28, during market day.

Residents will also be able to have their say via an online survey on the commissioner at http://bit.ly/FishguardPoliceStation.

The consultation will run until Friday, November 30. People can also contact the commissioner’s office on (01267) 226 440.