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Pembrokeshire: Local authorities don’t want any illegal raves this spring
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL and Dyfed-Powys Police are asking farmers, local landowners and community councils to be on alert over the coming weeks for warning signs of any illegal raves planned for their land, to coincide with the forthcoming Bank Holiday period.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Dyfed Powys Police said that whilst there was no specific evidence of an event being planned for the County, social networking made it easier for organisers to spread the word of events and numbers attending could grow quickly.
Farmers, landowners and local communities are encouraged to report any suspicious activity immediately to the Police, especially if there are unusual numbers of vehicles, especially camper vans, vans or trucks seen in the locality.
Illegal trespassers may do “recces” of sites in advance of the event, or people may approach landowners and ask around for land, in the guise of hiring for acceptable activities such as gymkhanas, scouts/guides etc.
“There is little doubt that events are well planned and organised and local knowledge is important in drawing down the main group to a field or area of land which has been targeted as a suitable venue,” said Cabinet Member for the Environment and Regulatory Services Councillor Huw George.
“Raves can cause anxiety to the community and if they are not dealt with swiftly, they are difficult to stop due to the sheer numbers of people involved and the safety aspect surrounding breaking up such an event,”
If you do have concerns call Dyfed Powys Police (0845) 3302000 and ask to speak to the Duty Sergeant or Duty Inspector at Haverfordwest Police Station.
Alternatively, call Pembrokeshire County Council out of hours service (01437) 775522
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) will be carrying out a realistic Search and Rescue training exercise on Monday (Apr 7), aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities.
The exercise, named ‘High & Dry’, will take place between 6:30pm and 8:30pm at Crown Buildings, Church Street, Llanelli. The session will allow crews to practise specialist rescue techniques, including Rescue from Height using the Turntable Ladder.
To ensure a lifelike environment, synthetic smoke will be used during the training. Members of the public may notice smoke escaping from windows and doors, or see emergency vehicles and personnel at the scene. The fire service is reassuring residents that there is no cause for concern.
Watch Manager Gavin Wilkins said: “It’s vital to utilise real buildings as it provides a realistic environment and opportunity to prepare our crews to effectively deal with incidents of this nature. We would like to thank the owners of Crown Buildings in Llanelli for the use of the premises for this exercise.”
The service also thanked the public for their cooperation and understanding while crews undertake this important training.
A LLANELLI man who dropped a cigarette outside Tesco in Milford Haven has been fined over £570 after failing to attend court.
Mark Evens, aged 42, of Llys Westfa, Llanelli, was found guilty in his absence at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 3).
The court heard that on September 3, 2024, Evens discarded a cigarette butt in a public place to which section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 applied.
He was fined £220 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £88 and prosecution costs of £266.66. A collection order was made, and the full balance of £574.66 must be paid by May 1.
A SWANSEA man failed to appear in court after being accused of refusing to comply with a marine enforcement officer.
Ieuan Rhys Davies, aged 29, of Seaview Terrace, Penclawdd, is accused of failing to stop his vessel when directed by Marine Enforcement Officer Matthew Dawkins on June 6, 2024.
The case, brought under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, was adjourned until May 1 at 2:00pm.
Magistrates have ordered that Davies must attend the next hearing or risk a warrant being issued for his arrest.
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tomos
March 22, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Surely dyfed-powys Police don’t take any notice of any crimes in Pembrokeshire?
Owain
March 23, 2016 at 12:21 am
Police target young people dancing.
Police don’t target corruption in local government.
This is THE problem.
Let people dance if they want to, it’s better than war.
Philip
March 23, 2016 at 4:54 pm
They ask this every year. Just gives out message that Pembs is closed for anyone wanting a bit of fun. As above, the police and PCC have far more important things that they should be worrying about.
Gary
March 24, 2016 at 10:08 pm
the so called illegal raves are not as bad as police make out most are small parties that cause no trouble at all…. people even stay behind until the next day and clean up any mess infact i know af one weekend rave that was organised with a view of cleaning up a local fly tipping area,in a local beauty spot….the place was left spotless and about half a ton of rubbish dumped by local non party goers was accounted for!!!
teifion
March 27, 2016 at 7:02 pm
surely any illegal activity allowed by Dyfed Powys police is down to PCC
chizy
March 28, 2016 at 1:21 pm
And keep an eye out for a more than usual number of mods and rockers congregating near our sea fronts. Oh, and those pesky teddy boys with their flick knives carving up cinema seats. While we are at it, glue sniffing punks with their spikey green hair and safety pins. Don’t start me on Goths,Emo’s,skaters,metalheads and any other subversives who happen upon our county.
Better still, stay in with a bag on your head.