Call to cut rule on self-catering holiday lets in Pembrokeshire to be heard next week
A CALL to cut the 182-day rule for self-catering holiday lets to be able to pay business rates rather than second homes tax in Pembrokeshire will be heard next week. A Notice of Motion from Councillor Huw Murphy – to be…
MoD scheme to home 10 Afghan refugee families in Pembrokeshire ‘Not to affect anyone on county housing register’
AN MoD scheme which will see up to 10 Afghan refugee families homed in Pembrokeshire will not affect anyone on the county’s housing register, senior councillors heard. The MOD will be leasing 10 properties in Pembrokeshire to Afghan families who…
20-year-old learner driver fined for driving unsupervised
A 20-year-old man from Milford Haven has been fined for driving unsupervised on a provisional licence. Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard that on 24/02/2023, 20-year-old Connor Lewis Babb of Milford Haven drove a motor vehicle, on a road, namely Golden Hill,…
Drop-in community event showcasing latest housing development plans in Tenby to be held next month
A drop-in community event showcasing the latest plans for the planned Brynhir housing development in Tenby is being held next month. The event showcasing the latest plans will be held on Tuesday, October 3 between 3.30-7.30pm at the De Valence…
Glamping site’s ‘disco chapel’ did not have planning permission
A Pembrokeshire ‘glamping’ site – nationally famed as a place you can stay in a jet plane, UFO, speedboat, or submarine – put attractions on site without planning permission, even turning a storage area into a ‘disco chapel’. At the…
Planners approve demolition of fire ravaged garages
Pembrokeshire planners have approved the demolition of fire-ravaged garage buildings in Haverfordwest’s conservation area, which saw crews from as far afield as Ammanford tackling the blaze. The fire broke out around 7.18am on Saturday, April 22 on Dew Street, Haverfordwest….
Site visit before application to extend gypsy traveller site decided
An application to extend a gypsy traveller site next to a residential complex will be visited by planners before any decision is made, despite a recommendation it be turned down. Nelson Jones and Sylvie Jones had applied for two additional…
Councillor creates petition for halt to new caravan sites
A senior Pembrokeshire councillor has created an online petition calling for a halt to any new caravan sites in areas “already at capacity,” including his own. Amroth and Saundersfoot North county councillor – and Cabinet Member for Corporate Finance –…
Pembrokeshire woman finishes one of the world’s toughest mountain races in soaring heat for the Wales Air Ambulance
A Pembrokeshire woman has successfully conquered a gruelling 236-mile gruelling race that has been described as one of the toughest mountain races in the world. Sanna Duthie, 35, of Milford Haven, took on the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, which sees…
Halt to non-essential council expenditure in place as Pembrokeshire tackles budget overspend
A HALT on non-essential council expenditure is now in place as Pembrokeshire aims to tackle a council budget overspend of nearly £5m, with fears things could be worse in future years. Members of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, meeting on September…