Former councillor censured after failure to comply with fire authority’s code of conduct
A FORMER Powys County Councillor has been censured for failing to comply with the fire authority’s Code of Conduct after he asked a member of the public to remove a gate. In May, the Mid and West Wales Fire and…
The uphill struggle continues for Trout Fishery in North Pembrokeshire
AN application to build holiday chalets at a trout fishery in north Pembrokeshire, backed by county planners twice in a row, is expected to be refused at a full meeting of the county council. Plans to provide nine accommodation cabins…
Conwy Council expect tougher prosecutions on ‘reckless’ water-sport enthusiasts
By Richard Evans CONWY County Council believe they will be in a stronger position to prosecute ‘reckless’ water-sports enthusiasts riding jet skis after a change in the law. Speaking at a Conwy harbour advisory committee meeting this week, councillors heard…
Seaside village in Gwynedd deemed ‘worst area’ for planning rule breaches
A GWYNEDD seaside village is among the “worst areas” for planning rule breaches – according to watchdogs protecting Wales’ largest national park. The attractive Aberdyfi has a “relatively high” number of “compliance concerns” compared to some other areas of the…
Angry scenes outside hotel as owners allegedly escape through hedge
There were angry scenes on Saturday (Jul 8) outside the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli. Roads were closed as protesters demonstrating against Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at the hotel were met with a large police presence…
We can’t all behave as we like and blame someone else the minute it all goes wrong, says First Minister
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said that he does not blame the NHS staff in Wales for waiting times but rather those who could alleviate problems. Alcohol, obesity and diabetes were the main areas he mentioned as contributory factors to…
From the Courts, July 7th
The following appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday July 7th. 47-year-old Miss Kelly Harries of Firth Road, Llanelli The court heard that on23/09/2022 at Carmarthenshire Harries drove a motor vehicle, namely on a restricted road, namely Heol Capel Ifan,…
Stradey Park Hotel protesters accuse police of allowing unlawful action by site operators
THERE was widespread anger at the role of the police during a tense stand-off between campaigners and the team behind the Stradey Park Hotel asylum seekers plan yesterday. Fencing which had been erected and locked at the private land at…
New cafe and education centre planned for Caravan Park in Denbighshire
By Richard Evans A NEW cafe and education centre could get the go-ahead at a caravan park in Denbighshire. Mr and Mrs R. Jones have submitted the plans to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to convert a commercial…
Former Gwynedd hotel once visited by John and Yoko still a concern for residents
A FORMER 19th century Gwynedd seaside hotel where John and Yoko once visited is back in the headlines – due to its dilapidated state. Cyngor Gwynedd has issued a ‘Section 79’ notice to the owners of the Corbett Arms at…