10% Council Tax rise put on Hold ‘for two weeks’
A decision on setting Pembrokeshire’s budget, with an expected council tax rise of nearly 10 per cent, has been put on hold for two weeks, on the eve of the county receiving a better financial settlement from Welsh Government. The…
Plans for Disability-Friendly Lodges go to Full Council for Decision
Plans for £2.3m disability-friendly holiday lodges at a Pembrokeshire deer park attraction have been backed for a second time, but a final decision will have to be made by full council. In an application recommended for refusal at the February…
Petition Support for Farm Barn Prompts Planning Approval
A Pembrokeshire farm barn attraction, which gained a 3,500-strong petition of support after a previous refusal, has been approved after an agreement was reached on improving access. Late in 2023, Stuart Williams of Home Farm, Leweston, near Camrose, was refused…
Police and Crime Commissioner launches four-year Police and Crime Plan for 2025/2029
Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has launched his four-year Police and Crime Plan for 2025 to 2029, setting out his vision to improve public trust and confidence in policing. The plan reflects the priorities of people in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire,…
Calls for road closure alert system at flood plagued road near Tenby
A call for a road closure alert system at a regularly flood-hit road at the entrance to Tenby where the existing sign warnings “don’t like operating when it’s wet” has been backed by senior councillors. Back at the December meeting…
Council expected to overspend by £2m
Pembrokeshire County Council is expected to overspend by just over £2m, down from previous predictions of nearly £4m, with £10m pressure on the council coffers coming from projected overspends within Social Care & Housing. Members of Pembrokeshire County Council’s February…
Investigation launched into numerous burglaries around St Clears, Narberth and Haverfordwest
Officers are investigating a number of burglaries in the St Clears, Narberth and Haverfordwest areas which were reported on January 22. It is reported that damage has been caused to the properties and valuable items taken, including cash, jewellery and…
Planning approved for Lodges at Sunnyvale Holiday Park despite objections
An application for 25 self-catering holiday lodges at a Pembrokeshire holiday park has been approved despite local council concerns, but needs to prove it is safe after historic mine workings were found on site. The scheme, submitted by Dean Deakin,…
New car-park development for Newport Sands to commence in the New Year
No plans to review the decision to end car parking on a north Pembrokeshire beach are expected in the next year, with works on a new car park development due to start early in 2025. Newport Sands/Traeth Mawr became car-free…
Essential roadworks to take place on A487
Major roadworks to carry out essential maintenance work on the A487 near Newport, Pembrokeshire for eight weeks are set to begin from 6 January 2025. The works, which are being carried out to ensure the long-term resilience of the road…