Pembrokeshire News

Makers Market and Car Boot Sale, New Hedges

• Today the Government released details of its Plan for Drivers
• RoSPA – there is a dire need for the Government’s long-overdue UK Road Safety Strategy

The 405 Poppit Rocket bus service which operates along the coast between Fishguard and Cardigan is now being operated as a fflecsi service.

Customers have been flocking to the seaside by train across Wales this summer according to new figures this week.

A community group in Fishguard is using income from its community funded wind turbine to help small businesses and groups in North Pembrokeshire set up practical climate action projects.

Transition Bro Gwaun’s community funded wind turbine was the first to be set up in Wales, and has been producing clean, green energy since August 2015.

Pembrokeshire County Council has opened a second round inviting interested organisations to apply for funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has submitted its proposed Business Plan (the ‘Plan’) for 2025-30 to Ofwat, the water industry regulator.

As Welsh town launches its local DDRS pilot, Alice Rackley, recycling tech pioneer and CEO of Polytag says it is "vital" that the industry delivers a "long-term, scalable solution" with "minimal disruptions, interference, and manual labour". 

With new Shared Prosperity funding secured from the UK Government, the Springboard, Learning Pembrokeshire project has been able to extend its reach to new schools and double the support it offers to its already established school partners.

From Monday, 2 October police station front counter opening hours will change across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys.

A new grant scheme to support local food projects and initiatives across the county has been launched by partners under the banner of the Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership.

A team of environmental crime enforcement officers has now been carrying out patrols across Pembrokeshire for more than a month.

Reflecting on yet another extraordinary year, Hywel Dda University Health Board has looked back at its achievements and challenges throughout 2022/23 during its annual general meeting.

Narberth Community Library will re-open at its St James Street home on Saturday 7th October after the completion of emergency building work at the site.

In response to reductions in Welsh government funding for buses, First Cymru has today had to announce changes to some of its services in south and west Wales from Sunday 29th October.

From zero cost actions to investment ideas, Energy Saving Trust shares advice to help reduce winter heating bills

Pembroke Dock Community School has been awarded Gold for a second time by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.

Local Hospice at Home charity, Paul Sartori Foundation have recently said farewell to Sara Alderman, a dedicated Trustee.

The Government has today (28 September) set out the percentage of new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s proportionate and pragmatic decision to delay the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.

A pioneering hydrogen project in Wales is celebrating its six-month milestone as one of the first operational hydrogen production facilities in the UK

Two projects that help people volunteer and enjoy a range of activities in Pembrokeshire’s great outdoors were recently recognised in the 2023 National Park Protector Awards, which recognise the individuals and groups who go above and beyond in and for National Parks.

Earlier this year, Miss Maria Battle, Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board shared her intention to retire at the end of her tenure.

Pembrokeshire County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of rooftop solar panels on 20 local schools and leisure centres to Welsh social enterprise, Egni Co-op.

The Welsh Ports Group, a sub-committee that discusses and manages all business and developments concerning Welsh Ports, held their annual Senedd reception at the historic Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday this week, 27^th September.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Conservative group, led by Councillor Di Clements, today announced the shadow spokesperson roles for its group members.

Staff Meeting 28th September

The declaration of results for by-elections to two Haverfordwest Town Council Wards are available on the Pembrokeshire County Council website.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) is working in partnership with Save a Life Cymru (SALC) and Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST) to increase the number of lifesaving public access defibrillators.

Following a long and fulfilling career in the NHS, Mandy Rayani will be retiring from her post as Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Experience at the end of December 2023.

A campaign to help men suffering incontinence by installing sanitary bins in public locations is being backed by Transport for Wales.

St Davids RNLI launched at 3:30pm on Saturday 23 September to search for a kayaker seen leaving Skokholm island and heading towards Martins Haven.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) are supporting Student Fire Safety week by encouraging students to consider fire safety in their new accommodation.

The planned Brynhir housing development in Tenby has reached an important stage of the design process.

Ben Lake launched his election campaign at Crymych Rugby Club last Thursday and met with a packed room of supporters to outline his priorities as Plaid Cymru’s candidate for the new Ceredigion Preseli seat.