£2.9m Underspend By Pembrokeshire County Council
Cash-strapped Pembrokeshire council ended up with an underspend of nearly £3m, senior councillors heard.
At the July meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, members considered...
Some Pembrokeshire Roads To Remain At 30mph
Senior Pembrokeshire councillors have backed local exceptions to the soon-to-be-introduced 20mph limits in Wales.
The Welsh Government passed legislation last July which will see the...
Temporary Car Park For Delay-Hit Transport Interchange
A temporary car park sited on the demolished remains of Haverfordwest’s old multi-storey car park is “the right decision” and a “common-sense approach,” a...
Review Of Second Homes Parking Tickets Deferred To October
A call for Pembrokeshire to review its policy of selling resident parking permits to holidaymakers has not been adopted, but the situation will be...
Cash-Strapped Airport Changes Backed
Haverfordwest’s airport – expected to make a £180,000 loss, must be run as a ‘zero subsidy’ concern, senior councillors heard.
After an improved financial position...
Temporary Car Park To Go On Site Of Delayed Transport Interchange...
A temporary car park will be sited on the demolished remains of Haverfordwest’s old multi-storey car park until a new Haverfordwest Public Transport Interchange...
Plans For ‘Instagram-Friendly’ Bridge Submitted
Images of the ‘Instagram-friendly’ bridge proposed as part of the redevelopment of Haverfordwest have been released.
An application, submitted by Atkins Ltd, on behalf of...
Parts Of Pembrokeshire Might Keep 30mph Zones
Senior Pembrokeshire councillors are expected to back local exceptions to the soon-to-be-introduced 20mph limits in Wales.
The Welsh Government passed legislation last July which will...
Skills on show at Supported Employment open day
Behind the doors of an unassuming building in Haverfordwest there is a hive of activity as those involved with the Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Hub...
Council tenants encouraged to attend Building Maintenance event
A Building Maintenance Tenant Panel session will be held in Milford Haven next week for Pembrokeshire County Council tenants.
The Tenants Panel at The Third...
Join Council’s ICT Apprenticeship programme and kick-start a career in IT...
Are you looking for a pathway into the dynamic, ever changing and exciting world of technology?
If you have a passion for problem-solving and creating...
Fantastic welcome for The Waverley
Thousands of people welcomed historic paddle steamer The Waverley into Tenby and Milford Haven a week ago.
Tenby’s car parks were at capacity on Saturday...
No To Visitor Parking Permits Call
A call for Pembrokeshire to review its policy of selling residents parking permits to holidaymakers is expected to be turned down by senior councillors.
A...
Shipping Containers Next To Recycling Centre Approved
Plans to site 20 shipping containers for storage hire next to Pembrokeshire County Council’s civic amenity site have been backed by county planners.
Applicant Mr...
Pembrokeshire Library Development Safe
A community library being built as part of the redevelopment of the former community school in Narberth is safe despite a huge increase in...
Summerhill Site Visit
County planners are to visit the site of a proposed new dwelling on land once owned by the council, despite a recommendation it should...
Senior Councillor’s Planning Application Backed
Plans for an extension to a property, made by a senior member of Pembrokeshire County Council, have been back by council planners.
An application, made...
Narberth Castle temporarily closed for safety checks
Pembrokeshire County Council has closed Narberth Castle while safety checks are carried out.
A Dangerous Structure report was filed with Building Control earlier this week...
Palm oil warning to dog owners
People visiting the Pembrokeshire coastline are being asked to be vigilant to the potential of palm oil washing ashore.
It follows the death of a...
‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ for young musicians
Young musicians in Pembrokeshire had a once in a lifetime opportunity recently when they performed alongside professional musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of...
Don’t forget access permits ahead of Tenby summer Pedestrianisation
Residents and businesses within the walled town of Tenby are reminded to apply for access permits for the annual Tenby Pedestrianisation scheme.
This year Pedestrianisation...
Councillor Blames Other Councillor For “Smear Campaign”
A Pembrokeshire councillor has hit out an anonymous online smear campaign against her, allegedly involving a fellow member of the council.
Claims have been made...
Storytelling chair at St Mark’s School celebrates new class names
Children from St Mark’s Church in Wales VA Primary School in Haverfordwest were thrilled to see how their artwork inspired local artist Robert Jakes...
Join the Nutrient Management Board Stakeholder Group of West Wales
Is the health of our rivers important to you? Are you affected by, responsible for or interested in water quality in the region? If...
Children challenge MP on Climate Injustice
The children of Broad Haven Community School have been displaying their artistic talents and their debating skills for their local MP as part of...
New Member Champion for Armed Forces
Pembrokeshire County Council has a new Member Champion for Armed Forces.
Cllr Simon Hancock has taken up the role previously held by Cllr John Cole.
The...
Wellbeing and physical activity event at Ysgol Bro Preseli
New activities including aikido, yoga and tug of war were included in a recent Ysgol Bro Preseli wellbeing and physical activity event for girls...
Well-being plan for Pembrokeshire published
Pembrokeshire's Public Services Board (PSB) has published its second Well-being plan, which aims to improve well-being for people and communities in the County.
The PSB...
£70,000 Share Value Disputed, Bluestone Say It’s £1.3m, Councillors Hear
A dispute in the value of Pembrokeshire council shares in the Bluestone holiday park – previously said to be worth just £70,000 – has...
School Attendance Drop Post-Covid In County
School attendance in Pembrokeshire is still a cause for concern, having dropped post-Covid, members of the county council heard.
At the May meeting of full...
Welfare Call In Wake Of Child Murder
A call for a report to safeguard the welfare of children be acted on in the wake of the murder of a child in...
Councillor Slams ‘Half-Truths’ Of Bluestone Shares Revelations
A former Pembrokeshire council leader has hit back at “half-truths” after it was revealed a £1.9m council investment in Bluestone was converted to shares...
Bluestone Shares Freedom Of Information Call
A call for the public to see details of the secret Bluestone shares decision – which lost Pembrokeshire taxpayers £1.8m – has been made...
Behind-Closed-Doors Deal For Valueless Bluestone Holiday Village Shares
Pembrokeshire politicians have slammed a council leadership bid in the wake of revelations that the previous administration lost £1.8m by exchanging a £1.9m loan...
Council Loses £1.8m With Essentially Valueless Shares
A £1.9m investment in the Bluestone holiday village, later converted to essentially valueless shares, lost the council some £1.8m, which will take 340 years...
Pembrokeshire artists celebrated in new exhibition
A new exhibition has opened at the Riverside Gallery, Haverfordwest that celebrates the artists of Pembrokeshire, and how its landscape, people and light have...
Newly-refurbished living areas unveiled after makeover project
A complete make-over has been given to the shared living areas at three Pembrokeshire County Council-run sheltered accommodation complexes.
The communal lounges at Dairy Park...
Honours medal presentation ceremony held at County Hall
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, praised the outstanding achievements of four Pembrokeshire residents as she presented them with their insignia in...
Mischief makers and meandering minstrels as Pilgrim Fayre celebrates links between...
A lively Pilgrim Fayre will be held later this month to mark the achievements of a project celebrating the historic links between North Wexford...
Special Meeting About Next Stages Of Freeport
A special meeting of senior Pembrokeshire councillors has backed the next stages in the county’s recently-approved freeport.
In late March it was announced that Pembrokeshire...
Pembrokeshire County Council To Get New Leader?
Pembrokeshire County Council could have a new leader in just over a week’s time if a vote of no confidence in its current incumbent...
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society launches search for county’s top progressive farmers for...
If you farm in Pembrokeshire, are under the age of 45, and can demonstrate your farm’s use of the latest technological methods to promote...
Latest Brynhir housing development designs to go on show
Updated designs for a new Tenby housing development will go on show next week.
Plans for the Brynhir development will be available to view on...
Johnston Community School’s Springboard into action
pringboard learners at Johnston Community School have had lots to celebrate recently as their hard work to improve outdoor learning opportunities pays off.
The School...
Wales’ First Minister and Plaid Cymru Leader visit Pembrokeshire
Wales’ First Minister and Plaid Cymru Leader visit Pembrokeshire
Education and housing in Pembrokeshire came under the political spotlight last week as Welsh First Minister...
Giving families in Pembrokeshire the right support at the right time
Family life is full of rewards but can also be a real balancing act.
To make it easier for families to get the help they...
Flying start programme expands in Pembrokeshire
This is phase two of the Welsh Government’s Flying Start Programme in Pembrokeshire, which will provide high-quality childcare for a further 168 children aged...
‘Call-In’ On Public Toilets
A ‘call-in’ on Pembrokeshire County Council’s recently-approved toilet strategy is to be heard at a special meeting next week.
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet approved the...
Health Board Report Inaccurate, Says Council
A health board report which claims Pembrokeshire County Council recommended Bluestone holiday park be used an emergency Covid field hospital is inaccurate, senior councillors...
Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival 2023
Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival returns to Tenby South Beach for a weekend of Street Food & Entertainment Sponsored by Fourpure!
Street Food Warehouse will be...
