Part-time outdoor role available with April application deadline

MILFORD HAVEN TOWN COUNCIL is inviting applications for a part-time handyperson role focused on maintaining key public spaces across the town.

The council is seeking an individual who enjoys working outdoors, with duties including upkeep of amenities and outdoor areas at Milford Haven Cemetery and other locations within the town.

Applicants must hold a clean driving licence, and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

The position is offered on a three-day working week, with seven hours per day. The salary is set at £15,179.80 per annum, equivalent to £13.86 per hour. The council has indicated that some weekend work may be required to support civic events.

Anyone interested in applying is asked to request an application pack by emailing the Town Clerk at [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Wednesday (Apr 15), 2026.

Concerns raised over misleading social media account using AI imagery and satire to mimic official voice

A FACEBOOK page posing as Tenby Town Council has sparked confusion after sharing a lengthy “cash cow” rant about investment in Pembrokeshire — alongside what appears to be an AI-generated image.

The post, which criticises Pembrokeshire County Council’s spending priorities, was published under the name “Tenby Town Council” and has already been circulating locally. However, The Herald understands the page is not affiliated with the real Tenby Town Council.

The genuine council page is used for official updates, meetings and community notices, and does not publish political commentary or satirical essays in this style.

The post itself features a surreal image of an emaciated cow drinking from Tenby’s historic town pump in Tudor Square — a scene widely believed to be artificially generated. The accompanying text uses highly stylised language to portray Tenby as a “cash cow” for the wider county, claiming the town generates significant tourism revenue while receiving limited reinvestment.

While the argument reflects concerns that are sometimes voiced by local businesses, the tone and presentation have raised questions about the use of artificial intelligence and parody accounts to mimic official bodies.

A spokesperson for Tenby Town Council is expected to clarify that the page is not legitimate.

The incident highlights growing concerns about the ease with which social media accounts can imitate trusted organisations, particularly when combined with AI-generated images and persuasive writing styles.

With no clear indication that the page is unofficial, there are fears that residents and visitors could be misled into believing the content reflects the council’s official position.

The Herald understands that the matter may be raised with Facebook, as calls grow for clearer verification of public authority accounts online.

New centres proposed for Milford Haven and Pembroke as ageing facilities face replacement

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S Cabinet has approved a major investment programme aimed at transforming leisure facilities across the county.

The multi-million-pound Leisure Investment Programme includes plans for new leisure centres in Milford Haven and Pembroke, alongside a £4.6 million package to repair and extend the life of Tenby’s swimming pool.

Cabinet members were told that both Pembroke and Milford Haven leisure centres are reaching the end of their usable life. Pembroke Leisure Centre opened in 1974, while Milford Haven’s facility followed in 1984, ten years after the site’s original swimming pool.

The report highlighted that maintaining the ageing buildings would require millions of pounds in ongoing repairs, with replacement now seen as the most sustainable long-term solution.

For Milford Haven, Cabinet approved £1.2 million to develop detailed plans, including design work and pre-construction activity. The proposed new leisure centre would be built alongside the town’s planned new primary and secondary school development.

In Pembroke, councillors agreed £195,000 to carry out feasibility studies for a new leisure centre on the existing site.

Meanwhile, Tenby’s swimming pool will receive a £4.6 million capital grant awarded to the Tenby and District Swimming Pool Association, which owns the facility. The funding is expected to extend the pool’s lifespan by at least ten years, allowing time to explore longer-term options, including possible integration with future secondary school provision in the town.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said the decision marked a major step forward.

He said: “We have taken a significant step towards delivering leisure facilities that are fit for the future and meet the needs of our communities.

“We are committed to providing high-quality sports and leisure provision across Pembrokeshire, and where significant investment is required, we will not shy away from it. These facilities play a vital role in supporting long-term health and wellbeing.”