News

Fishguard North East

Published

8 years ago

April 4, 2017

Tom Sinclair

Alex Allison

Welsh Labour

“I arrived in Fishguard over 40 years ago. I am married to Dorothy, a Welsh speaker and native of Fishguard, and we have two daughters and six grandchildren who all live, work or go to school in the area. At RNAD Trecwn, I spent 15 years as a full time Union Convenor and I led the campaign to save the 600 jobs.

“I was lucky to represent the community on the Town Council and Preseli District Council, where I was Chairman of the Environment Committee for 2 years. I also served on Pembrokeshire County Council for 3 years. I have a long history of working for the benefit of the community.

“Since the closure of Trecwn, the loss of Dewhirst clothes factory and the reductions in staff at Stena, this area has had a haemorrhage of jobs. We need councillors who will fight to preserve existing jobs and encourage new work into the area. We need play areas for our children, care for our elderly and a good sustainable road system. I promise you that if I am elected, I will represent you with honesty and purpose for the benefit of the town and all its residents.”

Myles Pepper

Independent

“Representing the residents of Fishguard North East has been a great privilege and it is my strongest wish to continue doing so. I feel I can say, hand on heart, that, through working together, the people of Fishguard and Lower Town have made this place such a very special place to live in. Together we have faced challenges and together we have met them; there will always be new challenges, which together we will rise to. Collaborative working is a responsibility I will never, ever shy away from.

“As your County Councillor I can proudly say I have addressed issues from personal and private through to regeneration. No concern has been too great or too small.

“Key responsibilities held include Chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Committee, Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability and Member of the Board of Corporation of Pembrokeshire College. I work tirelessly to help the community across all ages and abilities be it through schooling, clubs and societies or simply on an individual basis. Please be assured that I will continue to work tirelessly using my extensive experience to help the community meet its current and future needs in education, employment, health and well-being.”

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.