News
Natural Resources Wales consultation on Pembroke Dock waste permit
NRW has received an application from Pembrokeshire County Council to change its environmental permit for a waste transfer station in Pembroke Dock.
The site currently holds a permit allowing the storage of non-hazardous waste which is processed, baled and wrapped, then stored on site until it is transferred on.
The Council has applied to change the conditions of its permit to expand the area of land in which it is allowed to store and treat waste, and the waste types it is allowed to accept. It also intends to change the treatment processes allowed on site to baling of waste only.
The new types of waste it proposes to store include non-hazardous recycling such as paper, cardboard, metals, glass and textiles.
The requested change to the permit would not increase the duration of time in which waste is allowed to be stored, or the overall annual volume of waste it is allowed to accept.
A separate application has been made to also surrender some land from its permit.
As NRW considers the Council’s application, it launches a six-week consultation with local people, businesses and other experts including Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board.
This is an opportunity to raise any concerns or provide NRW with any important information it needs to be aware of as it assesses the application.
A public drop in session will also take place at the Pembroke Dock Town Council offices, Dimond Street, on Tuesday 6th August 2019 between 2-7pm.
Gavin Bown, Operations Manager from NRW said:
“We appreciate the community has concerns following the poor management of the site by it’s previous operator, and we want to make sure they have the opportunity to have their say as we assess this application.
“Enforcement action against the previous operator is ongoing, and regular inspections are being made to the site which was taken over by the Council in August last year.
“We will only change the conditions of the permit if we are confident that the Council has the right plans and measures in place to continue to run the site without causing harm to local people or the environment.”
The consultation will close on 30 August 2019.
Community
Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity
THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.
Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.
The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.
Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.
Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.
(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)
Business
Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure
PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.
The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.
The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.
A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”
Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.
Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.
From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.
Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.
(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)
Community
Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend
ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.
In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”
Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.
Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.
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