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Camrose Community Council discusses pot holes and defibrillators

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2 years ago

March 17, 2024

CAMROSE COMMUNITY COUNCIL convened on Thursday, February 15, at the Camrose Community Centre. The assembly was chaired by Councillor J. Adam, with Vice Chairman Councillor N. Watts and other distinguished councillors in attendance, along with Clerk Trisha Richards.

The meeting opened with declarations of interest concerning various matters, highlighting the council’s dedication to transparency. Notably, Councillor N. Watts disclosed an interest in parking at Portfield Gate, while Councillor A. Rees discussed planning application 23/0772/PA.

A review of the minutes from the previous meeting on 18th January 2024 confirmed unanimous agreement on their accuracy, further cementing the council’s diligent record-keeping.

Key issues discussed included the ongoing quest for additional defibrillators, despite a setback from the British Heart Foundation, and the persistent problem of potholes, particularly in Wolfsdale. The council also touched upon parking improvements at Portfield Gate and financial contributions from Welsh Water for a defibrillator in the same area. Moreover, an oversight by Pembrokeshire County Council in road maintenance at Keeston sparked conversation, with corrective actions yet to be finalized.

In matters of land and planning, the council expressed concerns over a disputed change of ownership, engaging with the Land Registry and planning further discussions to resolve the issue. Planning matters saw support for various development projects, including new dwellings and home improvements within the community, showcasing the council’s support for local growth and infrastructure development.

Financial discussions revealed the council’s stable monetary standing, with proposals to add a new signatory to the Barclays accounts, enhancing administrative efficiency.

A poignant report from the county councillor shed light on Pembrokeshire County Council’s financial challenges, including a potential 16.3% tax increase, sparking debate among members. Additionally, a sinkhole in Wolfsdale was reported, underlining the ongoing challenges in maintaining local infrastructure.

The meeting concluded after two hours of thorough discussions, with the next session scheduled for 21st March 2024. The council’s dedication to addressing community concerns and fostering development was palpable, reflecting their commitment to the well-being and progress of Camrose.

Crime

Uxbridge motorist banned after Pembrokeshire drug-drive stop

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1 hour ago

June 24, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

Driver was heading home after visiting former girlfriend when police stopped him on the A477

A WEST London motorist has been banned after being caught driving on the A477 in Broadmoor with a cocaine metabolite and cannabis in his system.

Danny Small, 32, was stopped by police carrying out routine checks at around 11:30am on January 28.

After providing a positive roadside drug swipe, Small was taken to a police station, where blood tests showed he had 157mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system. The legal limit is 50mcg.

He also had 2.9mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.

Small, of Little London Close, Uxbridge, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, where he pleaded guilty to two drug-driving offences.

Probation officer Julie Norman told the bench that Small had been visiting his former girlfriend in Pembrokeshire and was driving home to Uxbridge at the time of the offence.

Ms Norman said Small was a regular cannabis and cocaine user.

“This helps treat his undiagnosed ADHD,” she said.

“He didn’t think the drugs would still have been in his system, as he’d consumed the drugs several days earlier. But drugs can often remain in the system for several weeks.”

Small was sentenced to a 12-month community order, during which he must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

He was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs. He was disqualified from driving for 15 months.

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Uxbridge motorist banned after Pembrokeshire drug-drive stop

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1 hour ago

June 24, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

Driver was heading home after visiting former girlfriend when police stopped him on the A477

A WEST London motorist has been banned after being caught driving on the A477 in Broadmoor with a cocaine metabolite and cannabis in his system.

Danny Small, 32, was stopped by police carrying out routine checks at around 11:30am on January 28.

After providing a positive roadside drug swipe, Small was taken to a police station, where blood tests showed he had 157mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system. The legal limit is 50mcg.

He also had 2.9mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.

Small, of Little London Close, Uxbridge, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, where he pleaded guilty to two drug-driving offences.

Probation officer Julie Norman told the bench that Small had been visiting his former girlfriend in Pembrokeshire and was driving home to Uxbridge at the time of the offence.

Ms Norman said Small was a regular cannabis and cocaine user.

“This helps treat his undiagnosed ADHD,” she said.

“He didn’t think the drugs would still have been in his system, as he’d consumed the drugs several days earlier. But drugs can often remain in the system for several weeks.”

Small was sentenced to a 12-month community order, during which he must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

He was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs. He was disqualified from driving for 15 months.

Crime

Carpenter banned after drug-driving in camper van

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2 hours ago

June 24, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Pembroke Dock man was five times over the cannabis limit

A PEMBROKESHIRE carpenter has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel of his camper van while five times over the drug-drive limit.

James Toulouse, 35, was stopped by police shortly before midnight on December 20, 2025, as he drove his white Mercedes Vito along Buttermilk Lane in Pembroke.

“There was a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle and the driver, who was James Toulouse, appeared glazed, as his eyes were red and bleary,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.

A roadside drug swipe proved positive. Further tests showed Toulouse had 11mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.

The court heard this was Toulouse’s second drug-driving offence in ten years.

Toulouse, of Clarence Street, Pembroke Dock, pleaded guilty to drug-driving.

He was represented by solicitor Michael Kelleher, who said the defendant works as a carpenter.

“Obviously it’s not going to be easy for him to carry on with his work, but he’s fully intending to do so,” he said.

Toulouse was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He was fined £350 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £140 surcharge.