Community

Police commissioner wants finance expert

Published

12 years ago

February 11, 2014

A CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER is being sought to strengthen the professional team that supports Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon.

The new recruit will have day-to-day oversight of Mr Salmon’s net policing budget – down £1.14m in 2014-15 to £97.894m.

His or her duties will include those now carried out by a chief financial officer shared by the Commissioner and Chief Constable Simon Prince.

Mr Salmon said: “My Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide me with a sound financial strategy as I look to spend every penny of our public money wisely.

“He or she and will join a small professional team which provides me and my Deputy with high-quality support services and which puts the public first in everything it does.

“It’s right that the position is a step away from the police force as the new recruit’s responsibilities will include scrutiny of the Chief Constable’s accounts.

“On behalf of the taxpayer, I wish to ensure financial management and probity of the highest order.”

The CFO will ensure effective financial scrutiny of Dyfed-Powys Police and commissioned services and will ensure effective financial liaison with key partners. The salary of £63,714-£68,001 is accounted for in the Commissioner’s 2014-15 office budget of £970,000. This is up £177,000 from 2013-14’s £793,000 due largely to the transfer of several professional managers from the police force’s civilian staff, and the introduction of a Director of Commissioning.

The latter will oversee a £1.128m commissioning budget for local justice, including work with partners in the criminal justice system, victims’ services, restorative justice and reoffending.

The Dyfed-Powys net policing budget, including the OPCC, is £97.894m for 2014-15 – down £1.14m from £99.034m in 2013-14.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

18 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)