The new Act provides the Authority with the powers to issue General Directions to shipping, after consultation, and will enhance the ability to regulate, advise and control shipping to contain risks with greater flexibility than at present.

Secondly, the Act changes the Authority's constitution and accountability to enshrine in law the principles of good practice in its statutory responsibilities which are already in use.

Finally, the Act will give powers to the Authority to develop its business and make investment by a variety of means and for any purpose, so long as the investment brings economic, social, cultural or environmental benefits to Pembrokeshire without prejudicing its core conservancy responsibilities.

MJ Information No: 17713