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Lamphey

Rob Kenniford
Independent
“My name is Rob Kenniford, I am a 41 year old father of three lovely girls, we live at Lower Nash. My family have lived in Cosheston since 1760, and my grandmother lived for many years in the bustling village of Lamphey which is where my children attend Lamphey CP School.
“I live and work on my cattle, sheep and pig farm which I run with my family. Five years ago we took the decision to diversify and launched Nash Farm Shop, selling local products to our community. This supports many other local enterprises and employment within our community. I enjoy my work and life on the farm within our ward.
“For years now I have spoken to many people about the concerns they have within our local area and I feel passionate and driven to be a voice working to better our community. I want to be a positive forward thinking member of Pembrokeshire County Council acting upon your concerns and encouraging a better future for us here in Lamphey and surrounding areas.
If you would like to talk to me about any concerns you have within our community please don’t hesitate to call on 07775 591823 or email rob@nashfarm.co.uk”
Tessa Hodgson
“Tessa Hodgson your truly independent candidate for Lamphey ward with a proven track record.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve our communities on Pembrokeshire County Council for the last five years.
“I am a true independent and am not part of any party or group and I promise to maintain that independence should I be re-elected.
“Whenever possible I have voted to defend frontline services, voted against increases in allowances and senior officer pay. “I have always supported any proposal to make county hall more open and accountable.
“Over the last five years I have asked many challenging questions on a range of issues at full council including several on education attainment in Pembrokeshire which is a particular concern of mine.
“I have brought forward a range of notices of motion on – school holiday dates – planning procedures – 21st C schools – appointments to outside bodies – open and more transparent governance.
“I am a governor at Lamphey School and chair the curriculum and standards committee and I have served as a parent governor at Pembroke School
“I have gained invaluable experience over the last five years, I and I would love to build on that to continue working hard for our community and a better future for Pembrokeshire.
“You can keep up with my campaign news by following me on Facebook and twitter @votehodgson”
News
Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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