News

Council reminder over protecting children’s rights in the workplace

Published

6 years ago

April 23, 2019

THE COUNCIL is reminding businesses that employ children aged between 13 and 16 that they need permits to comply with employment laws.
These permits are free of charge from the local authority.

No child aged below 13 is allowed to work unless they are taking part in a performance and have a performance licence.

A National Awareness campaign is currently taking place across the country aimed at reminding employers that children aged between 13 and 16 require Work Permits to enable them to undertake part-time work.

The welfare of children is paramount and if they are taking part in part-time work opportunities, there is a requirement to ensure that their needs are being met by employers and that children who do work are doing so safely.
During Child Employment fortnight, Pembrokeshire County Council officers will be visiting businesses to ensure that young people in part-time jobs are safe and working legally.
Under byelaws regulating the Employment of Children and Street Trading, teenagers aged between 13 and 16 can take part in light work in a number of different areas including: shop work, office work and working in cafes, restaurants, car washing and riding stables.

No child may be employed before 7 am or after 7 pm on any day and no child may work for more than four hours without a break of at least one hour.

Neither can a child work for more than two hours on a Sunday between 7 am and 7 pm and, during term time, no child can be employed for more than 12 hours per week.

There are also other guidelines for the number of weekends and hours during holiday times that children can work.

For more details on Child Employment fortnight, visit your local authority’s website and keep your eye on our NNCEE Facebook page for further information using the following addresses:

http://www.nncee.org.uk/legislation-employment-a-entertainment/uk-child-employment-legislation/national-child-employment-month
https://www.facebook.com/Childemploymentandentertainment/
https://mobile.twitter.com/NNCEE2017

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

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1 hour ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

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1 hour ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.