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Bryn: Stoddart is ‘evil’
ALLEGATIONS were made to the committee investigating Bryn Parry-Jones about remarks purportedly made by the Council’s Chief Executive about Cllrs Mike Stoddart and Paul Miller. The Herald understands that the claimed remarks about Councillor Stoddart involved Bryn Parry-Jones stating that he considered Cllr Stoddart ‘the most evil bastard in Pembrokeshire’.
The Chief Executive is alleged to have also cast aspersions about Labour group leader Paul Miller, who went to school with his son. Purportedly, Mr Parry-Jones is alleged to have drawn an adverse comparison between the Labour leader’s intellect and achievements and those of his son. In addition, he is alleged to have said that Mr Miller was motivated by jealousy. If true, the remarks cast a remarkable light on what could be considered vindictive bias against councillors who do not follow the Chief Executive’s bidding.
Cllr Stoddart stepped down following the remarks made against him, telling this paper last Thursday that: “Certain information revealed during last Monday’s meeting of the committee led me to the conclusion that I could no longer expect the public to have confidence in my impartiality when dealing with matters concerning the Chief Executive. As the meeting was held in camera I can’t be more specific than that.” Cllr Miller remained on the committee.
In relation to the proposed compromise with Bryn Parry-Jones he told The Herald: “From my point of view the most important thing is making sure people know this is happening and that next Thursday’s meeting is held in public. There is little victory in getting through the proposal that the matter be referred to an independent investigator if council vote for a d e a l next week!”
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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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