WATCH LIVE: Extraordinary Meeting

Published

11 years ago

March 6, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Watch live:

http://www.pembrokeshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/127452

00:00:00Start of webcast
1 Apologies for Absence
2 Chairman’s Announcements/Personal Matters
3 Declarations of Interest
4 Minutes of Previous Meetings
4 a) 12 December 2013
- Minutes , 12/12/2013 Council
4 b) 14 February 2014 – Extraordinary Meeting
- Minutes , 14/02/2014 Extraordinary Council
00:22:21Cllr Jacob Williams10:29
00:23:16Cllr James Llewellyn Adams10:30
00:23:52Cllr Jacob Williams10:30
00:24:28Cllr William John Arwyn Williams10:31
00:24:35Cllr Robert Michael Stoddart10:31

Planned

5 County Council Budget 2014/2015 and Summary Medium Term Financial Plan 2014/2015 – 2015/2016
6 Council Tax Resolutions 2014/2015
7 Pay Policy Statement 2014/2015
8 Family Absence for Members
9 Question submitted by Councillor W E Evans under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
10 Question submitted by Councillor W E Evans under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Narberth Swimming Pool
11 Question submitted by Councillor W E Evans under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Bedroom Tax effect on Housing
12 Question submitted by Councillor O W James under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – New Pension Arrangements
13 Question submitted by Councillor O W James under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Additional Paid Functions for Staff
14 Question submitted by Councillor O W James under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Pay Policy Statements
15 Question submitted by Councillor O W James under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales
16 Question submitted by Councillor O W James under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Community Electricity Generation Scheme
17 Question submitted by Councillor Mrs V M Stoddart under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Merlin House and Fir Tree Close, Merlin’s Bridge
18 Question submitted by Councillor Mrs V M Stoddart under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Council-Owned Empty Commercial Properties
19 Question submitted by Councillor Mrs V M Stoddart under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Payment of Business Rates on empty Commercial Properties
20 Question submitted by Councillor D M Bryan under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Police Inquiry
21 Question submitted by Councillor Jacob Williams under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – New Constitution
22 Question submitted by Councillor Jacob Williams under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Pension Payments Scheme
23 Question submitted by Councillor P N Miller under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Townscape Heritage Initiative and Commercial Property Grant Schemes in Pembroke Dock
24 Question submitted by Councillor Pat Davies under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Pay and Grading
25 Question submitted by Councillor Alison Lee under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Pembroke Dock THI & Commercial Property Grant Schemes
26 Question submitted by Councillor Tessa Hodgson under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Pension Scheme
27 Question submitted by Councillor Tessa Hodgson under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Mr Kerr
28 Question submitted by Councillor Tessa Hodgson under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Mr Watson
29 Question submitted by Councillor Tessa Hodgson under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Information given to Mr Kerr
30 Question submitted by Councillor J A Brinsden under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Cost of Legal Advice and Report
31 Question submitted by Councillor J A Brinsden under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Press Cuttings
32 Question submitted by Councillor D K Howlett under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Recent interactions with either the Hywel Dda Health Board or the Welsh Government on services
33 Question submitted by Councillor D K Howlett under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Damage sustained during the recent bad weather
34 Question submitted by Councillor R P Kilmister under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Public Interest Report
35 Question submitted by Councillor R P Kilmister under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Senior Staff Committee
36 Question submitted by Councillor R P Kilmister under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Decision of the Senior Staff Committee
37 Question submitted by Councillor R P Kilmister under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Extraordinary Council
38 Question submitted by Councillor R P Kilmister under Council Procedure Rule 9.2 – Council Reputation
39 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
40 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
41 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
42 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
43 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
44 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
45 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
46 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
47 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
48 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
49 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
50 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
51 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
52 Notice of Motion relating to the Chief Executive
53 Notice of Motion relating to the Monitoring Officer
54 Notice of Motion relating to the Monitoring Officer
55 Notice of Motion relating to the Monitoring Officer
56 Notice of Motion relating to the Monitoring Officer
57 Notice of Motion relating to the Monitoring Officer
58 Notice of Motion relating to the Cabinet Member for Economy, Tourism and Communities
59 Notice of Motion relating to membership of the Audit and Democratic Services Committees
60 Notice of Motion relating to the call-in procedure for Cabinet Decisions
61 Notice of Motion relating to Broadband Provision
62 Notice of Motion relating to Graduate Recruitment and Support
63 Notice of Motion relating to Housing Allocation – Local Connections Policy
64 Notice of Motion relating to the Planning and Rights of Way Committee

Man remanded in custody after trespassing with intention to commit sexual act

Published

7 hours ago

October 7, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A FISHGUARD man who has admitted the attempted strangulation of a woman and of trespassing at an unidentified address with the intention of committing a sexual act has appeared before Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

Benjamin Guiver, 34, was listed for sentence this afternoon (Monday, October 7) however his sentencing was adjourned after barristers went into counsel following the request of the defence.

Guiver, of Heol Glyndwr, Fishguard also stands to be sentenced for the grievous bodily harm of a victim described by Dyfed-Powys Police officers as having sustained ‘serious facial injuries’ in ‘a reportedly sustained attack’ and the sexual assault of a woman by penetration. He has pleaded guilty to all four offences.

Guiver’s sentencing will now proceed on October 18 and the defendant was remanded in custody.

News

Communities Taking the Lead to get Better Broadband

Published

7 hours ago

October 7, 2024

Luke Sinclair

Locals in Dale, Pembrokeshire successfully use UK Government’s Project Gigabit voucher scheme to connect the village with high-speed internet

Dale, a small rural community on the coast of Pembrokeshire has long endured poor internet connectivity that has plagued its residents with little to no ability to use the internet for work, communication or entertainment. With the movement of most services and day-to-day tasks to online, having limited internet access was having a detrimental effect on residents who were experiencing firsthand the digital divide.

However, after being told about a UK Government funded project by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Digital Champions, this has now thankfully changed and much of Dale is now connected to gigabit-capable broadband that serves the whole village.

Project Gigabit aims to provide lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband (1,000 Mbps) to homes and businesses across the UK. With £5 billion UK Government investment, it targets areas that currently have poor internet connectivity, enabling them to have access to the same high-speed internet as urban areas.

With the voucher scheme, residents and businesses in eligible areas have been able to apply for financial help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband.

Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, said: “Connecting our rural communities is a significant step in the digital infrastructure of Pembrokeshire.

“Along with our partners, this extensive programme of work has transformed full fibre connectivity and will futureproof the network in our county.

“The commitment from this authority will ensure our communities won’t be left without connection.

“There is more to do, but thanks to a proactive approach by the County Council, full fibre will be offered to more and more communities all the time.”

The benefits of being better connected rurally are uncontested with the results already being seen in Dale. From helping local businesses to improving access to digital services, having reliable, fast internet access has been the core of the connectivity solution for the Pembrokeshire village.

Going forward, the UK Government ‘Project Gigabit’ is about making sure everyone in the UK, no matter where they live, has access to fast and reliable internet, bridging the digital divide and providing the opportunity for every harder to reach community to stay connected.

Crime

Pembrokeshire chef admits causing taxi driver’s death

Published

11 hours ago

October 7, 2024

Court Reporter

A CHEF from Pembrokeshire has admitted causing the death local taxi driver, Christopher Boyle.

Mateusz Sikorski, 30, formerly of Manorbier and now residing in the Narberth area, appeared at Swansea Crown Court today, Monday, 7 October. Sikorski pleaded guilty to causing the death of 57-year-old Mr Boyle on 2 September 2024 while driving a BMW Series 1 car on the A4139 in Penally.

Sikorski was initially arrested and charged shortly after the incident and first appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court on 5 September, where he was remanded in custody. However, on 12 September, Sikorski was granted bail with several strict conditions: he must reside in the Narberth area, adhere to an 8 pm-8 am curfew, and report to a police station weekly. He was also issued an interim driving ban.

The fatal crash, which involved Sikorski’s car and Mr Boyle’s silver Volkswagen taxi, occurred on the Penally by-pass near Tenby. Mr Boyle, affectionately known as “Mucker,” was a father-of-five and a well-known figure in the community. Sadly, he died at the scene of the collision.

During today’s hearing, Judge Catherine Richards renewed Sikorski’s bail conditions and adjourned the case for sentencing until Friday, 8 November.