No objections raised to tree felling on Caldey Island
The felling of more than 50 trees on Pembrokeshire’s Caldey Island following “recent extreme weather events” has recently been given an on-paper thumbs-up by the national park. In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, made through agent HW Forestry…
Plans to site containers at Clunderwen for public storage use given go-ahead
Plans to site public use storage containers close to a Pembrokeshire village’s railway station have been approved county planners. The application by S Fussell, through agent Gethin Beynon, seeks permission to site the 27 containers – initially 25 – on…
Site Manager appointed to Ger y Môr construction site in Saundersfoot
The developer behind the forthcoming Ger y Môr site in Saundersfoot has found its site manager. Tom Dennis has taken charge of the Persimmon Homes scheme that will see 72 high-quality, new homes delivered in the village, which will go…
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…
Dyfed-Powys Police join four-week firearms amnesty for TVBFs
Dyfed-Powys Police is joining forces across the UK in holding a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) branded as BLOW, CEONIC ISS, EKOL and RETAY, which are now illegal to possess following testing by the National…
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…