News

Recycling relationship paves way for future learning

Published

9 years ago

September 19, 2016

Pictured are (left to right): Beverley Hodgett Waste Strategy Manager CCC, Jonathan Merrett Municipal Superintendent CCC, Andy Sear Waste Collection Crew PCC, Scott Reeve Waste Collection Crew CCC, Wyn Davies Waste Collection Crew CCC, Micky McQuillan Waste Collection Crew PCC, Peter Harts Waste Operations Manager PCC, Councillor Alun Williams and Councillor John Adams Lewis.

THE TOP two performing recycling authorities in Wales are seeking ways to make their waste service even better by pooling their resources.

Waste management teams in Pembrokeshire County Council and Ceredigion are discussing ways to ensure they remain ahead of the game in reaching strict recycling targets by coming together to share information and best practice.

Ceredigion currently recycles 68% of its waste with Pembrokeshire recycling 65%

The Authorities already combine to send their black bag waste to a highly efficient Energy from Waste plant in Sweden while a further partnership has been forged with Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Powys to recycle food waste at an anaerobic digestion plant that produces renewable energy that is fed into the National Grid and a bio-fertiliser which is used on farmland.

Recently, Pembrokeshire County Council has been working with Ceredigion to provide their glass collection trial in Cardigan by sharing a collection vehicle, driver and glass waste boxes. The majority of the collection crew are from Ceredigion.

“Partnership working allows both our authorities to build on existing relationships to further improve our performance whilst at the same time seeking opportunities to share best practice and reduce costs,” said Cabinet Member for the Environment and Regulatory Services Councillor Huw George.

“Authorities across Wales need to reach strict recycling targets and while Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are doing well at this moment in time, it’s imperative we keep improving to ensure we meet them in the future and avoid potential fines.

“By working with Ceredigion we can discuss and develop ways of making the service we provide more productive and efficient by increasing the amount of recycling that is collected while driving the down the costs of providing the service.”

While no proposals have been tabled in developing a joint service with Ceredigion, early discussions have taken place and Councillor George is interested to see how those discussions turn out.

“We are all under pressure to provide cost efficient services and we shouldn’t be afraid to explore all options available to us.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

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)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

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.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

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.