Community
People of Pembrokeshire encouraged to join jobs fair

THE PEOPLE of Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to join Working Wales’ latest careers and jobs fair.
The free digital careers and jobs fair, called Your Career, Your Future, will run from 10am to 12pm on Thursday 21 October where people in Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire will be able to listen to live presentations about the main job growth sectors in their area, jobs in demand, live vacancies, future developments and have the opportunities to speak with local and national employers.
The event is brought by Working Wales (delivered by Careers Wales), the Department for Work and Pensions, the South West Regional Skills Partnership and other organisations and employers.
The session will explore:
- Jobs
- Apprenticeships
- Education and training
- Employment support
- Volunteering
There will be a focus on certain sectors, including hospitality and tourism, transport and logistics, food and farming, construction, health and social care and more.
Wendy Williams, operational development manager in Haverfordwest, said: “This will be the third time that we’re running a digital careers and jobs fair, which is a vital service for job seekers in Pembrokeshire. Furlough was still available during our last series of events and now that the Job Retention Scheme has ended, even more people could be at risk of redundancy and we know job security remains a high priority for the people of Pembrokeshire.
“Not only is this event an opportunity to see what options are out there at the moment, but also understand the potential opportunities on the horizon and be informed of alternatives that may otherwise have not been considered.”
Speaking on behalf of the Regional Learning and Skills Partnership for South West Wales, manager Jane Lewis, said: “The pandemic has created a difficult landscape for both jobseekers and employers looking to recruit.
“The region is lucky to be home to a wide range of businesses operating across many different industries offering opportunities for all, therefore we would urge all individuals looking to pursue a different career path or those looking for employment to attend.”
Careers Wales centres are now back open for pre-booked face-to-face appointments and some centres are also offering drop-in sessions where appointments are not necessary. All centres operate safely and in compliance with COVID regulations, including social distancing, requirement of facemasks and regular sanitising stations.
Call 0800 028 4844 to book or visit Working Wales’ contact page for more ways to get in touch. A full list of centres can be found here.
Community
Cardigan residents rally in solidarity with Palestine

Peaceful protest calls for ceasefire and highlights local arms links
CARDIGAN residents came together on Saturday (July 5) for a peaceful demonstration outside the Guildhall, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Protesters held placards reading “Ceasefire Now”, “Free Palestine”, and “Stop Bombing Gaza”, while waving Palestinian flags. The rally was one of a series of similar events held across Wales and the UK in recent weeks, including in Aberystwyth, Swansea, Cardiff and Bangor.
Campaigners also handed out leaflets raising concerns about QinetiQ, the weapons technology company that operates the MOD-Aberporth site at Parcllyn, near Cardigan. The leaflet claims QinetiQ is involved in the testing and training of drones and missile systems used in conflict zones.

As part of the protest, demonstrators promoted a forthcoming public meeting organised by the group West Wales Against Arms. The meeting is due to take place at 7:00pm on Monday, July 14, and will focus on what organisers describe as the complicity of local companies in the war in Gaza.
One protester told The Herald: “We are here because we believe ordinary people should speak out against war and occupation. Silence helps no one.”
Community
Public meeting to discuss future of Fishguard Library

Consultation explores options to reduce running costs and secure long-term future
A PUBLIC meeting will take place at 6:30pm on Monday (July 14) at Fishguard Town Hall to discuss the future operation of Fishguard Library, as part of a public consultation being run jointly by Pembrokeshire County Council and Fishguard & Goodwick Town Council (FGTC).
The consultation explores potential models to reduce the running costs of the library and ensure it remains financially sustainable in its current location. One option under consideration is a Community Managed Partnership Library, supported by local volunteers. The public meeting will focus on how such a model might work and gauge whether there is sufficient local interest to make it viable.
FGTC is currently considering taking over the management of Fishguard Town Hall through a Community Asset Transfer. A joint working group of PCC and FGTC members has been set up to assess the options and gather public feedback.
The consultation begins on Thursday (July 10) and runs until 5:00pm on Wednesday, August 20. Documents will be available online at:
www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/have-your-say/consultations
Paper copies will also be available in English and Welsh at Fishguard Town Hall from the same date.
The six options under consideration are:
- Relocate the library to smaller premises elsewhere in the locality
- Share the existing library space with a third-party such as a shop or café
- Increase the annual financial contribution from the Town Council
- Reduce the library’s opening hours
- Create a Community Managed Library Partnership
- Close the library and replace it with mobile provision
All options are explained in more detail in the consultation documents.
Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We know how important the library at Fishguard Town Hall is to local people. Alongside Fishguard & Goodwick Town Council, we are working to strike a balance that secures library provision while delivering necessary savings.
“Please take the opportunity to read the consultation documents and attend the public meeting on July 14 to learn more.”
A spokesperson for FGTC added: “We know how valued the library is by our community and want to see its fantastic service continue. At the same time, we must recognise the need to reduce costs. We encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and join the public meeting.”
Community
Councillor slams ‘inconsiderate’ fly-tippers after roofing waste dumped in Pembroke

Receipt found in rubbish pile passed to authorities for investigation
A COUNTY councillor has hit out after a pile of building waste, including broken roofing slates, timber, insulation, and packaging, was illegally dumped on a roadside verge in Pembroke.
The fly-tipping incident occurred at the top of Norgan’s Hill, where a mound of slate tiles and other construction debris was discovered discarded next to a gate leading into the countryside.
Pembrokeshire County Councillor Jonathan Grimes, who represents Pembroke St Mary South and Monkton, said the fly-tipping was not only antisocial but also a financial burden on residents.
“Big thank you to those inconsiderate individuals who chose to illegally dump their leftover roof slates at the top of Norgan’s Hill,” Cllr Grimes posted on social media.
“That’s now going to cost us, as council tax payers, to have the council send out a team to collect and properly dispose of your waste. It’s completely unacceptable.”
The Herald understands that among the items left in the pile was a shop receipt with identifiable details on it. This has been handed to the relevant authorities in the hope that the individuals responsible can be traced and prosecuted.
Under UK law, fly-tipping is a criminal offence punishable by fines of up to £50,000 or even imprisonment.
Pembrokeshire County Council has been notified of the incident and is expected to remove the waste in the coming days.
Cllr Grimes urged anyone with information about the fly-tipping to contact the council or Dyfed-Powys Police, and reminded residents that legal methods of disposal, including local recycling centres and commercial waste services, are readily available.
“This kind of behaviour shows a complete disregard for our community and environment,” he said. “It will not be tolerated.”
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