Llansteffan cash boost

Young people in Llansteffan are to benefit from a £25,000 cash boost for a multi-use sports facility under the Community Cashback Scheme.
Dyfed Powys Criminal Justice Board awarded the money after the Neighbourhood Policing Team, the local youth club and sports association identified the need for more facilities for youngsters in the area,
The Community Cashback Scheme uses money received from the recovery of criminal assets to plough back into the community.
Dyfed Powys Criminal Justice Board business manager Linda Fox said: “Young people will soon have a great new sports facility that will benefit the community in Llansteffan and the surrounding villages.”
For further information on the Community Cashback Scheme call 01256 242156 or email Linda.fox@cps.gsi.gov.uk

PCSOs Jamie Fleig and Bryany Phillips with Llansteffan Sports Association secretary Carys Jones, volunteer youth worker Cath Wilson, Llansteffan Sports Association vice chairman Arwyn Howells and local youngsters at the site that the new sports facilities will be built.
Picture: Jeff Connell.

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