Community
‘Save time and do it online’

A NEW online facility to check your Council Tax balance in Pembrokeshire has proved an instant success. Hundreds of people signed up for the Pembrokeshire County Council facility in just a few days of it being introduced. It is provided through ‘My Account’, a way of accessing a variety of online services via www.pembrokeshire.gov. uk – saving customers time and money.
“‘My Account’ has proved incredibly popular,” said Gareth Johnson, the County Council’s web manager. “More than 7,500 customers have activated their online account since it launched just over 12 months ago, and we’ve had great feedback from many customers about how it’s made life easier. “It just takes a couple of minutes to register for an account – all you need to get started is an email address.”
‘My Account’ provides access to Council services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It hosts a range of online services, from requesting a bulky waste collection to reporting a broken street light or missed bin collection. Users can also sign up to receive school and Cleddau Bridge closure notifications during bad weather, register for job alerts, pay for Council services, apply for copy certificates and much more.
Charity
Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC creates green spaces with exciting new garden package

FFYNNON Community Resilience CIC are going green in 2025 thanks to new garden from Keep Wales Tidy.
Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC will be creating a new orchard garden in Pembrokeshire to benefit nature and the local community. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy will be installing the garden and providing all the plants, tools and materials for free through its Local Places for Nature scheme.
Jo Denham from Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC said: “Our group of community allotmenteers have been so excited to receive the garden package from Keep Wales Tidy.
“We chose to put in a communally accessible fruit cage with an array of different bushes, and it’s been really fun installing it and choosing what to put in there.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s Local Places for Nature scheme offers communities free garden packages that range from small gardening projects to orchards and large-scale makeovers. 1,300 gardens have been created and restored across Wales since it was launched in 2020. Groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes have benefited, including emergency services, youth groups, sports clubs, animal homes and disability charities.
Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy Owen Derbyshire said: “Creating thriving green spaces not only benefits the health and wellbeing of individuals but strengthens our communities.
“We are delighted that groups, like Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC can make a real difference through the Local Places for Nature scheme, and we are grateful to Welsh Government for their ongoing support.
“I can’t wait to see the orchard garden take shape over the coming weeks and months.”
Keep Wales Tidy’s initiative is part of the wider Welsh Government ‘Local Places for Nature’ programme committed to creating, restoring and enhancing nature ‘on your doorstep’.
Community
Community comes together for Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick

HAVERFORDWEST residents joined forces to clean up the town in a community-driven litter pick organised by Haverfordwest Town Council, HaverHub, and Haverfordwest Heritage.
The event, which saw volunteers collecting rubbish to improve the town’s appearance, was attended by County Councillor Thomas Tudor, who represents the Castle Ward on Pembrokeshire County Council.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to participate in and help with the Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick. I’d like to thank everyone who attended today—this will be the first of many similar initiatives for Haverfordwest, the County Town of Pembrokeshire.”
The initiative is expected to become a regular event to maintain cleanliness and encourage civic pride.

Community
Cawl competition celebrates International Women’s Day in Pembroke

PEMBROKE marked International Women’s Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a successful cawl competition, bringing the community together to celebrate and support local women.
The event, organised by Pembroke Town Team, saw participants enjoy a variety of cawl, including vegetarian and vegan options, from Gio Recchia Pizza Contemporanea, Watermans Arms, Buddy’s Baked, and Will’s of Pembroke.

A key highlight was the inspiring speeches from local women who play a vital role in the community. Information stalls were also present, with groups such as New Pembrokeshire Pride, Pembroke Street Pastors, and Lamphey WI sharing resources and support.
Local businesswomen showcased their products, offering visitors the chance to browse and buy from a range of stalls.

The event was made possible thanks to a donation from Pembrokeshire Women, which organisers said played a crucial role in ensuring the day’s success. Volunteers, including Lisa Boswell, Angela Marston Halifax, Rhian Cowen, Ness Moseley, Ann Mortenson, and Tegan, worked tirelessly to keep things running smoothly, with Lewis George stepping up as compere.
Organisers thanked all those who attended, saying the support from the community made the event truly special.
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