News

Post-16 education investigated in local government challenge

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5 years ago

March 6, 2020

TEN local government officers from across the country have been investigating Pembrokeshire’s post-16 education system this week as part of a two-day challenge.

The LG Challenge 2020 saw the officers visiting Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi in St Davids, Milford Haven School and Pembrokeshire College as part of their research.

The challenge, set by the education authority, was ‘How can Pembrokeshire County Council support post 16 learners to ensure that they are on the right course in the right place and help achieve the Council’s vision of ‘every learner achieves more than they thought possible?’

Participants presented their business case and proposals on Thursday (5th March) to a judging panel which included Steven Richard-Downes, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Acting Director for Children and Schools.

He said: “We are delighted that ten contestants competing in two teams provided innovate and creative solutions to the challenges we face. The contestants have worked under pressure to produce a set of solutions that challenge us as a Council to ensure that we achieve the best outcomes for learners.

“We thank them and the Local Government Association for ensuring the challenge has been a success.”

The LG Challenge is run and organised by the Local Government Association (LGA) and Pembrokeshire is the first Welsh local authority to host the event.

This year’s participants will visit five local councils in total and those who make the last four will be set a final challenge at the 2020 Annual LGA Conference in Harrogate.

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

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59 mins 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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1 hour 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.