Neyland Area Business Network
Neyland, a community of just over 4000 people, is situated in south Pembrokeshire, on the northern banks of the River Cleddau, 10 miles south of the county town of Haverfordwest, and midway between Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven.
Although Neyland’s early origins can be traced back to the arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1856, the town’s station was closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960’s. Today Neyland Marina, with its prestigious housing and business park, has replaced the railway head and the nearest station is at Milford Haven. There is a ferry link between Pembroke Dock and Ireland and road links to the east are via the A477.
Neyland’s industrial development peaked by the beginning of the 20th century (see History section) and the business community declined. Today there are just a few shops - newsagents, hairdressers, a butcher, hardware shop, post office and a pharmacy. The Co-op is still here but many people use supermarkets in nearby Milford or Pembroke Dock, each about 3 miles distant.
In recent years more people have found employment in local businesses at Honeyborough or the Marina, in addition to the nearby oil industry which will offer further opportunities with the LNG terminal. There would be potential for more town-based employment if more shops and town centre businesses were developed. Neyland has a reasonable range of town centre services, including a Library, hairdressers, paper delivery, coal delivery and meals on wheels. The absence of banking services is regarded as a definite disadvantage.
The community vision is for Neyland’s High Street to offer a range of quality shops to complement the current outlets and create a ‘shopping experience.’ It has been described as a ‘blank canvas’ just waiting to become vibrant centre once again.
In addition to traditional traders like a green grocer, fishmonger and bakery, there would be niche shops selling quality goods and services.
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