Maureen Bowen – Labour

“Born in Wales, daughter of a Welsh Miner, and like my Father, a strong trade unionist and Labour  supporter, as my father would say “ It is only Labour that cares about ordinary people”  and that sentiment is still true today. I have been active in politics and the trade union movement for many years, I have held elected positions in both.

“Labour District Councillor for  14 years
•    Health Scrutiny Committee
•    Planning Committee
•    Housing Committee
•    Public Appeals Committee
•    Trustee Citizen Advice bureau
•    School Governor
•    Trustee of a Community based charity

“Trade Union USDAW,
•    Shop Steward
•    Health and safety Rep
•    Branch Secretary
•    Divisional Councillor
•    Executive Committee member.

“Having now returned  home to Wales, both my children were born in Pembroke Dock Hospital, I would be honoured, if elected, to be able to use  my knowledge of local Government for the benefit of the residents of Pembroke Dock Central.

“My pledges to you.
•    A Living Wage for Carers
•    Recruiting the best teachers to our schools through the Critical Skills programme.
•    Delivering real regeneration in our town centre using some of  £5m a year of capital funding made available every year to 2021.
•    Reducing the cost of bridge tickets on the Cleddau Bridge to 20p per crossing starting in 2018.
•    Never again sanctioning huge payoffs for wrongdoing or incompetence.
•    Attract industry to the area that gives  employment that pays a ‘Real Living Wage’”

Richard Day

Plaid Cymru

Paul Dowson

Independent

Phil Gwyther

Independent

“I have been married to Linda for 42 years and lived all my life in Pembroke Dock, my father worked all his life in the Dockyard and my grandfather ran a coal delivery business from the old King Street, so I can safely say that this town is in my blood! All my adult life I have taken part in various forms of public service and I want to continue this by serving the town at County Council level. I hope you feel you can give me the opportunity, with your vote.

“Town Councillor for 20 years – I am proud to have served the people of the town in this way as the second longest serving Town Councillor.

“Trustee of the Pater Hall for 10 years – I was co-signatory of the Pater Hall Trust Charter with former Mayor, Cllr. Ron Watts and have worked hard since, alongside a great team of volunteers to see the Hall repaired and greatly improved for the benefit of the community. The Trust has generated over £400,000 of grants in 10 years – money which has saved the people of Pembroke Dock having to pay through their council tax.

“Quins Player for 15 Years – I take pride in the fact that I represented my home town at Rugby as did my father before me.

“Scout Leader for 15 years – In my younger days I was a Scout Leader and a committee member for years. I still support this great organisation.

“Badminton Club Coach for 30 years – I am an active, qualified coach at the local Junior Badminton Club. I believe sport is vital for the children.

“Trustee on the Citizens Advice Bureau – I represented the Town Council on the C.A.B. which offers free advice and support to the Public.

“Improvements I want to see in our town:

“The Shopping Centre – It needs proper investment from the County Council. New pavements and roads are long overdue for our town centre and would be a good start to encouraging much needed new businesses. Reducing car park charges would also help.

“Parks and Play Areas – Outdoor green areas for Sport and activities for youngsters are vital. County Council’s policies have seen play areas in the town decimated. We must do better for our children and change that policy.

“Bridge tolls reduced – These are making a handsome profit for the council and are unfair to Pembroke Dock people who use it the most and are subsidising low rates for the rest of the County.

“More Toilets – This council seems to have forgotten the meaning of “Serving the Public” Toilets are one of the most basic facilities they can provide and yet our town of 9,000 people has only one set of toilets. We must improve this for both locals and tourists.

“Grants Scandal Resolved – Evidence seems to show that shoddy work on the Grants Scheme has left the town badly short changed and the county council reputation damaged. This will linger until the three year investigation is brought to court.

“Education – Our four children were all educated in Pembroke Dock and all went on to higher education. I am so pleased to see the rebuilding of Pembroke School underway and as a county councillor I would work to preserve and improve learning opportunities for all our children.

“Social Care – Services for vulnerable children and older people are sometimes seen as the Cinderella services. I would ensure they had the prominence they deserve.

“Openness and transparency – I will not join a party group because I think I can best serve you by being YOUR voice at County Hall. I will be open and I expect the council to be as well. No more secret meetings behind closed doors.

“No more reductions in front line services – The workers on minimum wages, who provide the services, are stretched to the limit while there are too many layers of highly paid administrative staff.”
Terry Judkins

George Manning

Independent