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Bob’s plan for Pembrokeshire

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5 years ago

May 3, 2016

BOB KILMISTER, Welsh Liberal Democrat candidate for Preseli, has launched a plan to improve Pembrokeshire’s local economy and protect local services.

“I’ve put ‘No to Dyfed’ at the top of the list,” said Bob, “Labour’s proposal to get rid of Pembrokeshire puts our local economy at risk. Tourism and other industry sectors rely on the Pembrokeshire brand.”

“Our services are also at risk. Pembrokeshire used to have its own Health Board, providing good services and a balanced budget. However, since Hywel Dda was introduced in 2009, our local health services have been downgraded.”

“We need more help for small businesses, too. Town centre car parking charges should be scrapped, along with the Cleddau Bridge toll. Cutting VAT for tourism venues would give a huge boost to rural economies like ours, while the extra tourists attracted to the UK would bring in more money for the government.”

Bob Kilmister’s 8 Point Plan:

Say no to Labour’s plan to bring back Dyfed. Support Bob’s campaign to keep Pembrokeshire.
Withybush Hospital. Return paediatric and maternity provision and protect core services.
Improve access to GPs by training more doctors. The Welsh Government should pay medical students’ university fees and guarantee them a job, in return for five years’ service within Wales.
End parking charges in our town centres. Let people go shopping and visit the doctor without paying to park.
Build more affordable homes for local people. We can copy other parts of the UK with ideas like Community Land Trusts.
Scrap the Cleddau Bridge tolls. Transfer ownership of the bridge and the repair costs to the Welsh Government.
Give local communities a Right to Bid. Allow local groups protect and run local services like libraries, post offices and pubs.
Reduce VAT to 5% for hotels, restaurants and tourism venues. This will boost rural economies like Pembrokeshire, bringing more jobs.

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Trial date for son accused of killing mum

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2 hours ago

March 4, 2021

Luke Sinclair

THE SON of Judith Rhead, 68, who was found dead in her home in Market Street, Pembroke Dock on Feb 20 will now appear in Crown Court again in October.

Dale Morgan, 43, said to be a scout master, appeared in court only to confirm his name, date of birth and address – which was listed as Honeyborough Green, Neyland.

A plea and trial preparation hearing date was set for March 26 with a provisional trial date set for October 4.

He was remanded in custody.

In court papers it stated that the alleged murder took place between December 10, 2020 and February 21, 2021.

The paperwork demonstrates that the police are unsure of the exact date that Ms Rhead died. The large date range, two months, points to the likelihood that this will be a challenging case for all those involved.

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Launch of Haverfordwest Castle Conservation Management Plan

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1 day ago

March 3, 2021

Carli Newell

MEMBERS of the public are being asked to help shape the future of Haverfordwest Castle as a draft Conservation Management Plan (CMP) is launched.

One of Pembrokeshire’s most important historical assets, the Castle is owned by Pembrokeshire County Council, which has produced the CMP.

The plan:

▪ sets out the significance of the castle and describes how the building will be protected with any new use, alteration, repair or management;

▪ will help with the planning of maintenance, conservation and repair work and adaptation of the site to meet new or changing uses;

▪ will help promote understanding of the site and look at improving public access and activities for local people and visitors;

▪ will support proposals to conserve the castle and adaptations of the site in response to climate change;

▪ and underpin funding applications to support improvements

An engagement exercise has been launched alongside the Plan, giving members of the public with an interest in the historic and/or environmental significance of the castle an opportunity to comment on the document and share their views.

To take part in the engagement exercise, please click on the following link:

https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/regeneration-communities

The deadline for responses is Sunday, March 28, 2021.

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Natural Resources Wales approves Ireland-UK interconnector licence

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2 days ago

March 2, 2021

Thomas Sinclair

GREENLINK INTERCONNECTOR LIMITED says it welcomes the decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to approve its application for a Marine Licence for the Greenlink electricity interconnector project, which will link the power markets of Great Britain and Ireland.

An important project for Pembrokeshire, and the UK as a whole, NRW’s go-ahead is one of several consents required for the construction of the project and covers installation of the marine cable in UK waters.

The approval is a major milestone for Greenlink and joins the onshore planning consents granted unanimously in July last year by Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

Greenlink’s proposed 190km subsea and underground electricity cable will run beneath the Irish Sea to connect National Grid’s Pembroke Power Station in Wales and EirGrid’s Great Island substation in County Wexford, Ireland. It will have a nominal capacity of 500 MW.

The Wales-Ireland link is just one of four interconnectors being installed

Nigel Beresford, CEO for Greenlink Interconnector Limited, said: “We are delighted by Natural Resources Wales’s decision to grant this licence. This marks a significant milestone for Greenlink and another important step towards project construction, which we expect to commence later this year.

“The Greenlink team has worked constructively with Natural Resources Wales and Welsh marine stakeholders to find workable solutions to the many technical and environmental challenges facing a large infrastructure project like this, and this has been reflected in the quality of the final proposal.

“The thorough environmental and technical assessments we have undertaken, supported by the practical and value-adding feedback we have received from key marine stakeholders, have ensured that we move forward confident that we are delivering a well-designed project with the interests of the Welsh marine habitat at its core.”

The subsea section of the cable will be approximately 160km in length and uses high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The preferred route and installation methods were chosen following the conclusion of subsea surveys and consultation with key stakeholders.

In Ireland, a Foreshore Licence application was submitted to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (Foreshore Unit) in 2019 and the onshore planning application was submitted to An Bord Pleanála in December 2020.

Greenlink is one of Europe’s most important energy infrastructure projects and brings benefits on both sides of the Irish Sea for energy security, regional investment, jobs and the cost-effective integration of low carbon energy. The project will offer important local supply chain opportunities and plans are being drawn up for ‘meet-the-buyer’ events in the local area prior to construction.

Once fully consented, Greenlink is expected to have a three-year construction programme, with commissioning planned by the end of 2023.