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Investigation ‘dragging its heels’
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is to write to Dyfed-Powys Police over the lack of progress in the investigation into the Commercial Property Grants Scheme in Pembroke Dock.
At a meeting of the Audit Committee on Thursday, February 4, members were keen to here if there had been an update from the police.
Cllr Jacob Williams asked about the scheme and the amount of time it has taken to investigate the matter.
The Council’s Head of Revenues and Assurance, Kerry Macdermott told the committee that the last contact from the police was six weeks ago and he added that the investigation was still ongoing.
Chief Finance Officer John Haswell said that the matter would come back before the committee in the future.
Kerry Macdermott added that the police were looking at the interactions of certain individuals.
Cllr Jacob Williams said: “This investigation does seem to be dragging its heels. I think we should chase the police to get a response from them.”
Chairman of the committee, Mr Peter Jones said he feared that nothing was going to come out of the investigation.
The matter came up during discussions on the Corporate Risk Register and it was agreed that the council would write to Dyfed- Powys Police to ask them if there was an update on the investigation.
The Police have been investigating the matter for the last 22 months but there have been no arrests and no charges have yet been laid.
On July 22, 2015, Kerry Macdermott sent the following to all county councillors: “I have been advised today that a date has been set for the quantity surveyor to inspect the relevant premises (as advised in my email of the 26th March) and this is towards the end of August, and it is anticipated that a final report will be made to the Police by the middle of September.
“It is then the intention of the Police to submit a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service shortly afterwards.”
The Herald also contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for an update on the matter but a spokesperson could only confirm: “The police investigation into this complex issue is continuing.”
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)
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.
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.
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Flashbang
March 1, 2016 at 3:07 am
I don’t think we’ll see any justice done on this, too many people scratching each others backs. Mike Stoddart should also be suing Councillor David Pugh for slander after his disgraceful attack at the Council meeting 3/12/13. I’d be quite happy to throw money into Mike Stoddart’s legal fund.