News

Confusion over library plans

Published

11 years ago

January 28, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Why can’t this building reopen?: Haverforwest County Library

PLANS to relocate the County Library from its current temporary home to Haverfordwest’s Riverside Market have been given a cautious welcome from local councillor Tom Tudor, while some traders at the Riverside Market have expressed dismay at the plans. Cllr Tudor told The Herald: “Following the last meeting of Full Council I made a request as to why the old library building can’t be put back into use. Ian Wesley then contacted me saying that he is consulting with businesses regarding moving the library in Haverfordwest into the Riverside Market.”

He added: “If the Cabinet are determined, then Pembrokeshire County Council should think outside the box and incorporate the longer established businesses into the new development. This, I believe, will help with footfall to both those businesses and the library itself.” When asked why the library cannot be returned to the original building, Cllr Tudor said: “So far I have not had any reasons. There is a lot of talk, but there has been no comprehensive explanation, nor an engineer’s report on the building.”

Meanwhile, traders at Haverfordwest Market have expressed grave concerns over the future of their businesses if they are forced out of their present location. One trader, who did not want to be named, told The Herald: “We haven’t even been consulted about this. It’s disgusting, the way they think they can just tell us what to do and we don’t have any say.”

As reported previously in this newspaper, the Cabinet is considering making use of vacant properties on Bridge Street to house some of the market traders’ businesses. There will soon be one more vacant shop premises available, should the Council press ahead with its scheme. The Profi le clothing store is soon to close, with the company citing high overheads as a contributory factor to its withdrawal from the town centre.

The Cabinet has given no indication for how it believes market stall holders will be able to afford the rents and rates of commercial properties on Bridge Street, how it will compensate stall holders for uprooting them, or what assistance it will offer them if they are forced to move. The manager of Terminal Records, Mr Thompson, located in the Riverside Market, said he disagreed with the Riverside suggestion.

He said: “I think the library should be located to the bottom of town, and that the Shire Hall would be the ideal building. It’s a great building at the bottom of Haverfordwest, and its a great shame that it is not going to be put to use. Mr Thompson added: “I disagree bitterly with Cllr Tom Tudor’s suggestion that that the library should move to the Riverside Market. I’d like to know when the council sold the Shire Hall building, who to and how much for.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.