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Tenby: Five new CCTV cameras now operational
FIVE new state of the art CCTV cameras have been installed and are live and recording at Tenby.
The five cameras are located at High Street, South Parade, Tudor Square, St George St and Upper Frog Street. A sixth camera will soon be installed near the harbour when a new pole has been erected.
Over 120 cameras are being installed in 17 towns throughout the police force area of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys.
The work started in Builth Wells in July 2018 and is progressing well. Saundersfoot, Milford Haven, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Ammanford and Brecon have already benefited from the scheme.
Work is due to start in Haverfordwest this week and should be completed by the end of the month.
A modern CCTV Monitoring Room is also being introduced in the Force Communication Centre at Police Headquarters, Llangunnor, which will allow cameras to be monitored centrally by dedicated staff.
Divisional commander for Pembrokeshire, Superintendent Ross Evans said: “It is a very positive move to have these cameras up and running in Tenby. The town attracts a huge number of visitors to the area as the holiday season starts up again in spring. Having the cameras in place in readiness of this influx of visitors can only help us to keep everyone as safe as possible and assist us in carrying out quality investigations when required.”
The PCC has been out and about in Tenby speaking to business owners to see what they think about the reinvestment in CCTV in the town.
The work has been carried out by contractors Baydale Control Systems Ltd as part of the reinvestment in CCTV programme being driven by a key pledge from the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “I have regular meetings with the CCTV Project Manager who is keeping me up to date on this project, and it is very encouraging to see that such progress continues to be made in the installation of CCTV cameras across the force area. I’m glad that my key pledge to reintroduce CCTV in the Dyfed-Powys Police force area is being well-received amongst the communities that need it most.”
Syed Ejaz from The Royal Lion Hotel, High street, said: “I’m really happy with the Commissioner’s CCTV initiative.”
Michaela Edwards from Café No.25, High Street, said: “I think this is a good idea and should have been done sooner.”
Diane Richards from The Pet Shop, Tenby Market, said: “I’m very happy to see CCTV back up and running for a safer Tenby, especially for the summer months. It’s very welcome.”
Lee Davies from Scentinelle, High street said: “CCTV is a welcome addition to the armoury of the local Police, may it serve you well.”
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Man remanded in custody following alleged assault in town centre
A PEMBROKE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged assault against a woman in Pembroke town centre last Thursday.
Morgan Ralph, 38, is accused of assaulting a female, occasioning her actual bodily harm during the alleged altercation on March 14.
Ralph, who appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday morning via a video link from Swansea Prison, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
His solicitor Tom Lloyd, informed magistrates that Ralph was acting in self defence during the alleged incident.
The matter was adjourned to May 23 when Ralph, of St Oswalds, Main Street, Pembroke, will be tried before Haverfordwest magistrates.
He was remanded in custody.
News
Retaining wall collapse in Haverfordwest crushes van
A RETAINING wall at Spring Gardens Lane, behind the site of the former Pembroke House Hotel in Haverfordwest, has collapsed following a period of heavy rainfall, causing damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity.
The incident has left two vans damaged, one severely.
The collapse of the wall sent debris sprawling across the car park, illustrating the force of the collapse and the substantial volume of water contributing to the structural failure.
Witnesses described hearing a loud rumbling noise before discovering the aftermath of the collapse.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The collapse serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and the importance of maintaining and monitoring ageing infrastructure.
Business
People in Wales are worried about running out of money in retirement
FEAR of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in Wales with more than half (55%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows (please see the attached press release).
In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are concerned about how long their money will last in retirement, compared to only 44% of men. Around 46% of men who are not worried about running out of money in retirement say it is because they have a final salary pension scheme – compared to just 38% of women who have this.
The study by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), part of Rathbones Group, among people with stock market investments including pensions, paints a bleak picture – around 55% of those living in Wales are concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This is similar to the UK average of 56%.
Women are more worried than men that they do not have enough money for retirement. Almost two thirds (61%) of women surveyed are concerned, with 18% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This compares to just over half (53%) of men surveyed, with 14% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement.
The Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) study shows that those living in Wales who have yet to retire are realistic about what will happen to their incomes in retirement – 64% expect their monthly incomes to drop on retirement and 36% did not know.
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