News

Haverfordwest: MP meets concerned residents over car park safety concerns.

Published

7 years ago

December 18, 2017

STEPHEN CRABB MP recently met with concerned residents of Castle High, Haverfordwest to discuss serious safety concerns.

Following the completion of the new Lidl store, residents of Castle High were concerned that the removal of a crash barrier could prove to be extremely dangerous, due to the sudden drop from the street to the Lidl car park below. The previous crash barrier had stopped numerous cars whose handbrakes had failed from crashing over the edge.

Following meeting the residents and seeing first-hand the problem, the Preseli Pembrokeshire MP said: “I fully understand the concerns of the residents in Castle High following the removal of the crash barrier at the end of their street.

“I’d like to thank them and Cllr Sue Murray for highlighting this issue with me.

“The opening of the new Lidl has had a positive response but this is a very profitable company which has a duty to be a good neighbour. Safety must be a priority for both the residents of Castle High and shoppers in the car park below.

“I have written to the UK chief executive of Lidl asking if there is a sensible solution to this matter, to alleviate the concerns of the residents.”

Town councillor Sue Murray, who is also a resident of Castle High said: “I believe it is neglectful and disrespectful of Lidl not to replace the existing crash barrier (which they removed) that was in place at the end of our cul-de-sac on completion of their new store in Haverfordwest.

“However I do believe Pembrokeshire County Council could have ensured that our road was returned to its former state. The health and safety risk is considerable.”

Community

Pembrokeshire County Council launches festive info hub

Published

12 hours ago

December 3, 2024

Tom Sinclair

WITH the festive season fast approaching, Pembrokeshire County Council has made it easier than ever to access essential service updates for Christmas and New Year.

The council’s website now features an updated ‘Christmas in Pembrokeshire’ page, providing answers to key holiday queries such as bin collection schedules and free parking availability.

Residents can also find information about leisure centre and library opening times, winter driving tips, bus timetables, salting routes, and a guide to Christmas markets across the county.

The page includes reminders about recycling rules, including what can and cannot be recycled, as well as details on Christmas tree recycling services.

For everything you need to know this festive season, visit https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/christmas-in-pembrokeshire.

Crime

Motorist almost three times over drink limit

Published

12 hours ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MOTORIST who was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit has been sentenced following a crash on the B4314 in Pendine.

Stuart Rickford, 43, was driving his Audi at 1:30pm on November 15 when he collided with another vehicle.

“There were no injuries, but when officers spoke to the defendant they had a strong smell of intoxicants,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told the court.

A roadside breath test proved positive, and Rickford, of Beach Hotel, Marsh Road, Pendine, later gave a reading of 93 mcg of alcohol at the police station. The legal limit is 35.

Rickford pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order with 80 hours of unpaid work. He was disqualified from driving for 23 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

Crime

Man jailed for threats at Withybush Hospital

Published

12 hours ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sentenced to seven days in custody after threatening to harm members of the public at Withybush Hospital.

Wayne Tydeman, 42, made threats while speaking to a community practice nurse following his release from a 24-week custodial sentence.

“He was on post-sentence supervision, and this is the first breach,” probation officer Julie Norman told the court.

Tydeman, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest, was remanded in custody and appeared via video link from Park Prison. His solicitor said his mental health had improved during his time in custody.