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Haverfordwest: Residents up in arms over proposed parking charges

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11 years ago

February 13, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Packed meeting: Residents at St. Thomas’ hall on Feb 12

A packed public meeting in St Thomas Green Church Hall last night highlighted concerns about proposed car parking charges in the area.

After a notice was ‘inadvertently’ placed in the Western Telegraph a month early, local residents took the opportunity to make their views known. The meeting was chaired by Haverfordwest mayor, Cllr Roy Thomas, and local county councillors Thomas Tudor and David Bryan were on the panel, along with town councillors.

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Mayor Thomas pointed out that the land was ‘common to the town’ and that three previous attempts to bring in parking charges had been defeated by the strength of local opposition. He also mentioned the impact that these charges would have, not only on local residents, but on local businesses and people visiting the Doctors’ surgery on Rifleman Lane.

meet1 The proposed parking charges are to be on a sliding scale, starting off at 40p for an hour and rising to £1.50 for 24 hours. Residents’ bays were also considered, at a cost of £40 per year.

The meeting was attended by residents, representatives and users of the GP’s surgery, and local businesses. After much discussion, it was agreed to focus on keeping the car park free for all users. An Action Group was formed to encourage people to oppose the scheme. The panel advised those present send their written objections to Mark Owen, the Street Care and Parking Manager, and to sign the petitions that are already in circulation.

Crime

Man fined after obstructing police in Haverfordwest

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23 seconds ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting obstructing police officers during an incident in the town centre.

John Smith, aged twenty-seven, of Castle Street, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court to wilfully obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.

The offence took place on Tuesday (Feb 3).

Magistrates fined him £160 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £64 victim services surcharge.

Crime

Teen ordered to pay compensation after assault

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3 minutes ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A TEENAGER has been ordered to pay compensation after admitting an assault which left another young person injured.

A 13-year-old boy from Pembroke Dock appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The court heard the offence involved an attack on another youth.

Due to the age of those involved, no further details of the incident can be reported.

Magistrates ordered the defendant to pay £500 in compensation to the victim, along with prosecution costs.

The matter was dealt with in the youth court.

Crime

Domestic abuse charge discontinued at magistrates

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5 minutes ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A DOMESTIC abuse case involving allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour has been discontinued at court.

Lewis Thompson-Gill, aged thirty-five, of Ashtree House, Worcester Road, Little Witley, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.

The charge alleged that he repeatedly monitored the complainant’s phone and laptop use, restricted her ability to work, and caused damage to property.

The matter had been listed for trial but prosecutors formally discontinued the case before evidence was heard.

No application was made for costs.