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Llanion electoral ward lies on the Eastern side of Pembroke Dock, one of the main towns of Pembrokeshire. The population of the ward at the 2001 Census was 2528, comprising just under 30% of the town of Pembroke Dock itself (popn. 8661).
It is a diverse ward comprising industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential areas, bounded by town, rural roads, and a long waterfront with the Milford Haven Waterway. People living in Llanion perceive the ward as a number of distinct areas defined largely by the main roads and rail line dissecting the ward.
- Pembroke Ferry lies to the North of the ward underneath the Cleddau Toll Bridge. Historically this was one of the main crossing points on the Cleddau waterway.
- Llanion Park is a much newer area, consisting largely of private housing constructed since the 1970’s.
- London Road lies on the main route into the town and to the Irish Ferry Terminal which generates a large amount of heavy traffic. There are also a number of retail, industrial and commercial areas along the London Road.
- Waterloo is an industrial area to the North of London Road and to the east of the approach road to the Cleddau Bridge. The area contains a high proportion of traditional engineering and related industries, however, in the last few years, modern technologies have become established. Within the Waterloo area lies the Waterloo Gypsy Site.
- Bush and Park Estate is an area of social housing lying to the south of the South Pembrokeshire Railway line. The estate has developed in three stages. The earlier housing was built in two stages in the late 1940’s and mid 1950’s. The later addition to the estate was built around the mid 1960’s and is of the high-density design favoured at the time.
Llanion was identified as ranking 67th in the 100 most deprived wards in Wales in the 2000 Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation. The index was generated from a series of 6 indicators which were combined to give an overall index. These were; income, employment, health, education, housing and access to services.
Community Facilities serving the Llanion Ward
St Teilos Church and Church Hall
London Road, Pembroke Dock
St Teilos is a church and church hall which is used by various organisations such as a Drama Society, Male Voice Choir and Haven Credit Union. The Hall is available for private functions with an optional donation.
St John's Community Hall is a Millennium Commission Project which enabled the original Church Hall to be completely refurbished in 1999, to provide a multi-functional community facility. The Hall is the centrepiece of a community-based charity, managed through a volunteer Management Committee which is supported by a first-class team of volunteers. The hall is run by the community for the community. It is bright and modern, with many classic features of the original building retained, including the beautiful stained glass windows. St John's offers a welcoming environment to all groups, organisations and individuals.
Pembroke Dock Youth Centre, 01646 682823
Bush Street, Pembroke Dock
Currently offers Youth Club provision for 11 + age range on Tuesday and Friday evenings form 7 - 9pm. Additionally the Centre provides accommodation for Scouts, Brownies, Judo Club and Ladies Keep Fit. The Centre also provides daytime teaching provision for Behavioral Support Services. The new Community Youth Worker based in the Centre will be extending the range of leisure and education opportunities available for young people.
Yo Yo Family Centre, 01646 682503
22 Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, Dyfed, SA72 6LS.
Pembroke Dock Harlequins Rugby Club
Bierspool, London Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6TD
Youth to Seniors rugby club and community facility available for conferences and workshops.
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