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Work continues on 20mph speed limit review as figures show fall in casualties

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10 months ago

February 10, 2025

WORK is continuing on a review of the 20mph speed limit in some areas of Pembrokeshire where public feedback has been received.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said residents’ representations and requests will be used to review certain 20mph limits in the next financial year, on a settlement by settlement basis.

Cllr Sinnett added: “Where a speed limit review has been put forward, we will consult with residents to receive direct feedback before going to wider consultation for amendments to the limits and re-introducing a 30mph limit.”

Cllr Sinnett also welcomed statistics showing an encouraging reduction in the number of collisions and serious injuries and deaths since the introduction of the 20mph default limit.

The latest police recorded collision figures, covering July – September 2024, show collisions on Welsh roads at their lowest level for that quarter since records began, including during the pandemic.

Figures published on January³⁰ also provide the first year of statistics since the default 20mph speed limit was introduced.

They show that across Wales there were around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on roads with 20mph and 30mph road speed limits in the 12-month period after the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit, compared to the same period a year before.

The number of casualties on roads with 20 and 30mph road speed limits (combined) in 2024 between July and September was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.

During the 12-month period up to September 2024 (after the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit), the number of casualties on 20 and 30mph roads is 28% lower than the same period a year before.

Pembrokeshire has seen a similar percentage reduction in casualty numbers during this time, from 125 casualties pre implementation to 89 casualties post implementation.

Cllr Sinnett, added: “The introduction of the 20mph scheme has received mixed views and in some cases strong negative opinion. However, the reduction in casualties since the 20mph was introduced is welcomed, and shows that the number of collisions on our roads are at their lowest level for this quarter.

“Despite the encouraging news of reduced casualties, sadly there remains some acts of criminal damage to road signs in Pembrokeshire where 20mph signs are being sprayed or removed. To date sign replacement due to vandalism has cost in the region of £4,000 in material costs alone and despite this vandalism the 20mph is still fully enforceable”.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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10 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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23 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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24 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)