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Care accolade for council
P E M B R O K E S H I R E COUNTY COUNCIL’s Children’s Services has won a national award. The council won the category Developing a Sustainable Workforce at the 2015 Accolades for care initiatives in Wales.
The authority was also named runner-up in another category recognising leadership qualities.
The accolades are run by the Care Council for Wales to showcase and celebrate social work. It is open to teams and organisations across the public, voluntary and independent sectors in Wales.
The citation for the council’s winning submission read: ‘The judges were impressed by the visionary approach taken to change the whole system for not only Children’s Services but also the culture of the council, while providing a career structure and development opportunities for staff’.
County Councillor Sue Perkins, Cabinet Member for Education and Safeguarding, said both the winning entry and the runners-up award reflected great credit on the Authority and its staff.
She added: “I believe the awards are a milestone in the life of the Council. The comments of the judges – particularly those relating to the change in the culture of the Council – are particularly reassuring. While they show that we have made significant progress as an organisation in the last few years, we understand that there is always room for improvement.”
The Accolade was given to the council for implementing a workforce strategy which recruited high-quality social workers and aimed to achieve a stable and effective workforce with a minimal number of agency staff.
Among the key outcomes of the strategy which impressed judges were reduced caseloads for social workers, a reduction in job vacancies and improved staff morale.
In addition, the council was the sole runner-up in the category entitled
Leadership to achieve confident, competent and professional workers.
The project submitted aimed to support young care leavers by giving them direct access to personal assistants, support agencies and practical help.
At the heart of the scheme is a supper club which allows young care leavers – who can be socially isolated – to meet up and access services.
As a result the supper club has become a forum for young people to discuss their wishes and needs.
News
Tigers second division Cup Champions
In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.
The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.
As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.
But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.
With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.
The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Crime
Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.
A window was smashed and the door handle broken.
Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2
THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.
They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.
A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans.
This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted.
If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected.
You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.
You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window).
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