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Fly-tipping prosecution warning after tyres dumped on rural road

Published

5 years ago

March 10, 2021

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has reiterated its commitment to prosecute fly-tippers after dozens of tyres were dumped on a rural north county road.

In total 43 tyres, including three lorry tyres, were left in piles at the side of the road near Cwmcych.

The fly-tipping was reported to the Council on Tuesday 2 nd March and collected the next day.

Pembrokeshire County Council is now appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious on the hill out of Cwmcych, heading towards Cilrhedyn.

The Council would also like to identify where the tyres originally came from.

It is likely that a person / business has engaged someone to dispose of the tyres, only for them to end up at the side of the road.

Cllr Rod Bowen, who represents the Clydau ward where the fly-tipping took place, said: “I am extremely disappointed and deeply concerned that people still think that it is ok to fly tip in our beautiful countryside.

“Fly-tipping is anti-social, illegal and is not acceptable. The recent fly tipping incidents in the Cych Valley are just an example of the penny-pinching and pure laziness of certain individuals who dump their rubbish in quiet lanes, rather than taking it to one of the many Waste & Recycling Centres provided in Pembrokeshire.

Prosecution warning for fly-tippers

“I thank residents in the area for their help in highlighting these instances and ask that they continue to report any suspicious activity.”

Pembrokeshire County Council has set up a special team to deal with fly-tipping and will always seek to prosecute where possible.

Information can be provided by emailing [email protected] or by phoning the dedicated fly tipping phone line: 01437 775253.

Anyone who provides information on fly-tipping that leads to successful enforcement action is eligible for a £100 reward.

Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for the Environment, Cllr Cris Tomos said fly-tipping is illegal and has a major impact on the communities affected.

“We are sending the message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated and those who carry out this scourge on society will be prosecuted.

“We need the public’s help on this to be our eyes and ears. Please continue to report incidents of fly-tipping but also pass on any details you can about the perpetrators.

“This will enable us not only to clear the dumped material quickly and efficiently but hopefully help us to identify the culprits.”

Councillor Tomos also reminded businesses and householders to be aware that they had a duty of care for their waste and that simply handing it onto another person to dispose of did not absolve them of their responsibility.

He said: “The public need to use registered waste carriers and be satisfied that they are disposing of waste legitimately. Failure to do so, may in certain cases lead to their actions being investigated.”

See more information on the duty of care here:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/householders-duty-of-care

Crime

Neighbourhood policing boosted across Dyfed-Powys

Published

2 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), with more officers being deployed to frontline roles where demand is greatest.

From Monday (Mar 16), teams across the force area have been strengthened, with a renewed focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and preventing crime at its source.

The force says the move is aimed at reducing repeat demand by addressing the root causes of offending, rather than simply responding to incidents.

To achieve this, a number of officers have been redeployed from central departments back into frontline policing, while new posts are also being created to bolster capacity.

Temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Davies, head of uniform policing, said: “These changes are about increasing frontline visibility and ensuring we have the right resources in the right places.

“They form part of a wider programme of improvements across the force to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, while also supporting the wellbeing of our officers and staff.

“This is positive news for our communities, who will benefit from stronger neighbourhood teams focused on local priorities and proactive policing.”

The expansion has been made possible through Home Office funding under the Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme, which is designed to strengthen community safety and crime prevention.

Dyfed-Powys Police has been allocated £1.4 million for 2025/26, enabling the recruitment of police staff and freeing up officers previously in support roles to return to operational duties.

As a result, four sergeants and 29 police officers have now been reassigned to neighbourhood teams across the force.

Each NPPT area will also have a named officer, with full team details available via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Dyfed-Powys Police website.

The force has also secured early access to 2026/27 Neighbourhood Guarantee funding, which will see a further 12 officers recruited between April and the autumn—adding to overall officer numbers in the region.

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Neighbourhood policing is about more than numbers—it’s about relationships.

“Greater visibility helps build trust, strengthens community ties, and reassures the public that policing is present, responsive, and committed to keeping people safe.

“I remain committed to improving police visibility across our communities, and these additional officers will help turn that ambition into reality.”

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

2 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.