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St Davids: Public meeting over Premier Inn concerns

Published

9 years ago

May 29, 2017

Tom Sinclair

Premier Inn: File photo

LOCAL residents and business owners have come together to organise an open public meeting in response to the plans to bring a 63-bedroom Premier Inn to the UK’s smallest city.

Campaigners say the meeting, which takes place at the St Davids City Hall on Thursday 1^st June 7.30pm, will be the communities first chance to openly discuss the development plans for the Glasfryn Road area.

The plans for the site, which has long been designated for affordable housing, have recently evolved to include a controversial 160 bed Premier Inn, a change that up until now hasn’t been discussed openly with those living and working in the peninsula.

One resident, who did not wish to be named, told The Herald: “There are views on both side of the argument, some people feel it would be a good thing for the city, many people have serious concerns about the impact that such a large hotel development would have.

“But what most people agree on is that we haven’t been given the chance to hear the full facts, and we haven’t been given the opportunity as a community to discuss our views. Hence this meeting that has been organised by the community for the community.”

They continued: “Whilst last week’s public exhibition by the development ‘team’ at Oriel Y Parc gave people the first chance to look at the plans, it left many people with more questions than answers.

“We also know a lot people feel that as one of the joint applicants, the St Davids Peninsula Community Land Trust, a community-led organisation, needs to discuss this proposal and their involvement with those they represent. Something that they have completely failed to do to date.”

Organisers have said that the meeting is open to all those who live and/or work in the five parishes of the St Davids Peninsula – St Davids, Llanrhian, Solva, Brawdy and Mathry. The organisers said: “It will be a chaired meeting allowing everyone to have their views heard, whether they are for or against the development. We would encourage as many people as possible to attend so that we, as a community, can agree the best way forward.

“However, we appreciate that not everyone who wishes to have their voice heard will be able to attend. Unfortunately, the plans for the site are moving at a rapid pace and it is vital that the community voice is heard as soon as possible. We would urge anyone not able to come but who has views on the development to write to the groups involved and their local City, Parish & County Councillors.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 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

11 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

11 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.