Pure Politics

Residents meet with local politicians over A477 road safety concerns 

Samuel Kurtz MS has called on local grassroots organisations in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire to apply for new grant funding opportunities from Asda’s charity, the Asda Foundation.

The Welsh Conservatives have marked the first six months of Keir Starmer’s tenure as Prime Minister by leading a debate in the Senedd to scrutinise the impact of his government’s policies on Wales.

The list of candidates standing for election to the County Council in the Haverfordwest Prendergast ward has been published.

Senedd Member Paul Davies and local councillors David Bryan and Di Clements are calling on the Welsh Government to do more to tackle congestion on the Salutation Square roundabout in Haverfordwest. Traffic congestion at the roundabout has been a significant problem for the local community for several years, causing frustration, near accidents and missed and delayed appointments.

Shadow Minister for Economy and Energy and Senedd Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Samuel Kurtz, has commended Pembrokeshire’s ports and ferry operators in the Senedd for their exceptional response in managing increased traffic following severe disruptions at Holyhead Port.

Pembrokeshire County Councillors have voted to revise and simplify the long-term empty properties council tax premium. 

A by-election will be held to fill a vacancy in the Haverfordwest Prendergast ward.

Safe and warm hubs are providing vital support this winter, offering welcoming spaces for people to stay warm, connect with others, and access advice and services during difficult times.

The public consultation on Pembrokeshire County Council’s upcoming budget setting runs until January 5th.

An event hosted by Ledwood Engineering gave girls from Year 8 and 9 at Ysgol Harri Tudur first-hand experience of the world of engineering recently.

Seafarers will benefit from greater protections for welfare and working conditions thanks to new legal requirements proposed by the Government.

Welsh Water colleagues and contractors Morrison Water Services have rallied together to donate presents to Friends of Jersey Park in Swansea and Flying Start in Ceredigion to provide families in South West Wales with the Christmas they deserve. 

Samuel Kurtz, Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, is calling on residents to support local businesses in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday on 7th December.

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Tenby Harbour Brewery and local Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz have urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its decision to withdraw from a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) due to its insistence on including glass.

As global leaders and business leaders sit down this week at COP 29th Summit with fresh urgency on the climate agenda, 26 young finalists in Wales gathered last Friday to make their bid to contribute to a greener, fairer, climate-smart world.

Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Member of the Welsh Parliament, Samuel Kurtz MS, has accused the Welsh Government of arrogance following their refusal to undertake a review of the length of time self-catering holiday properties need to operate as a business to qualify for business rates.

Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz kicked off an Employment and Skills Convention at the Cardiff City Stadium recently, organised by the Learning and Skills Institute. The event sought to unite organisations, businesses, and training providers to discuss critical issues surrounding employment and skills development across Wales.

Senedd Member Paul Davies has visited Pure West Radio and congratulated them on their expansion to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). Listeners of the station can now tune into Pure West Radio on the North Pembrokeshire and South Pembrokeshire DAB multiplexes.

Local Senedd Member Paul Davies has visited Forest School Pembrokeshire, an outdoor education facility based near Haverfordwest. Mr Davies had a tour of the facility and met with Kate Morgan to hear more about the type of experiences that the Forest School provides. Mr Davies then took part in some pumpkin carving with Kate and some of the children.

Welsh Conservative Samuel Kurtz has taken Pembrokeshire’s Labour MP to task following the Chancellor’s announcement that the Labour Government will slash Agricultural Property Relief (APR)—a move the local MP had promised would not happen.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed an additional £1.4m of capital funding, alongside grant funding, to support a Milford Haven Public Transport Interchange.

Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Samuel Kurtz, today (Oct 23) called on the Welsh Labour Government to acknowledge their failures in developing the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Pension Credit is worth on average £3,900 per year and unlocks additional support including Winter Fuel Payments, help with Council Tax, NHS dental care and glasses – and for those over 75, a free TV licence.

West Wales members of the National Education Union visited the Senedd on Wednesday to campaign for increased rights for those working as supply teachers employed through teaching agencies.

Senedd Member Paul Davies has taken part in Haverfordwest County AFC’s walk for the Prostate United Challenge.

Kurtz Welcomes Heritage Construction Course

Kurtz Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Fight

Samuel Kurtz MS Visits Pembroke Dock Jobcentre Plus

Samuel Kurtz, Senedd Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire has expressed concern over the recent cuts to winter fuel payments, which are leaving many older people in Wales struggling to meet the rising costs of heating their homes.

Senedd Member Paul Davies has shown his support for those affected by breast cancer once again this year by dressing up in pink and encouraging his constituents to take part in ‘Wear it Pink’ day on Friday 18th October.

Tafarn Sinc Welcomes Local Senedd Member

Unanimous support at Plaid Cymru conference for Pembrokeshire campaign against DARC radar proposal

The  Port of Milford Haven was represented  at the Labour Party Conference yesterday (Monday), when CEO Tom Sawyer joined a round table discussion alongside leaders from other UK Trust Ports.