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LIVE UPDATES: Election results day in Pembrokeshire
THE people of Pembrokeshire have had their say and the count will soon get underway in Haverfordwest.
There have been a number of changes to electoral wards for this election and it will deliver a new-look council.
Despite its new look there will still be similar issues for them to deal with like the council’s budget, Covid and education.
19 seats have been uncontested but there are still 40 wards which will be decided today and we will update this article as and when results come in.
There will also be results for Town and Community Council elections announced.
The sun was out for voting day on Thursday (May 5) giving residents the perfect chance to go out and cast their vote. Some wards were won by only a couple of votes in 2017 so every vote counts.
The article will be updated and results will appear below
15:50 That leaves us with 35 Independent councillors, 11 conservatives, 10 Labour, 2 Plaid Cymryu and 2 Liberal Democrats.
15:35 All 40 council wards have now been declared
15:33 Narberth Urban
Marc Tierney (Labour) 514
Victoria McAndrew 177
15:31 Saundersfoot South
James Bishop (Conservatives) 84
Mike Wainwright (Independent) 159
Chris Williams (Independent) 432
15:26 Boncath and Clydau
Hedd Harries (Plaid) 426
Iwan Ward (Independent) 464
15:24 Camrose
Jamie Adams (IPG) 537
Julian Rutter (Labour) 158
IPG HOLD
15:22 Haverfordwest Prendergast
Philippa Thompson (Labour) 276
Andrew Edwards (Conservatives) 391
15:20 Manorbier and Penally
Steve Thomas (Plaid) 171
Phil Kidney (Independent) 540
15:17 Milford North
Bill Abbott (Conservatives) 296
Alan Dennison (independent) 333
15:15 Pembroke Dock Central
Josh Beynon (Labour) 376
Rhian Cowen (Conservatives) 148
George Manning 60
Labour HOLD
15:13 Llanrhian
Neil Prior (Independent) 670
Rob Smith 65
Independent HOLD
15:10 Haverfordwest Garth
Jonathan Twigg (Conservatives) 119
Anji Tinley (Independent) 311
15:00 Still waiting on the results from the final 10 wards
Those wards are: Camrose, Haverfordwest Prendergast, Narberth Urban, Pembroke Dock Central, Haverfordwest Garth, Milford North, Saundersfoot South, Boncath, Manorbier and Llanrhian
14:25 Just ten more wards to be declared including Llanrhian, Manorbier and Boncath
14:17 David Lloyd only got in by 13 votes at the last election and he has now lost his seat
14:10 St Davids
Rachel Hurdley (Labour) 181
David Lloyd (Independent) 250
Keith Missen (Green) 43
Bethan Price 283
14:05 Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu
Cris Tomos (Plaid) 484
Simon Midway Rees (Independent) 561
Independent GAIN from Plaid
14:00 Burton
Danny Young (Conservatives) 399
Robin Howells 247
13:58 Pembroke Dock Bufferland
Billy Gannon (Independent) 64
Gordon Goff 76
Michelle Wiggins 240
13:56 Johnston
Daniel Metcalf (Labour) 226
Aled Thomas (Conservatives) 229
John Gray (Independent) 149
13:54 Lamphey
Tessa Hodgson (Independent) 466
Josh Carey (Conservatives) 147
13:52 Fishguard North East
Jordan Ryan (Labour) 399
Brian Murphy (Conservatives) 278
13:50 Milford West
Rhys Sinnett (Plaid) 325
Stephen Joseph (Independent) 146
Plaid HOLD
13:45 Goodwick
Nicola Gwynn (Labour) 354
Lynn Porter (Conservatives) 59
Peter John (Independent) 339
13:40 St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty
Rhys Jordan (Conservatives) 315
Jonathan Preston (Plaid) 242
Conservatives GAIN from Plaid
13:20 Lampeter Velfrey
David Simpson (Independent) 355
Lizzie Lesnianski (Conservatives) 176
Independent HOLD
13:10 The Herald understands that Jonathan Preston has lost his seat
Mike John is re-elected to the Llangwm ward having been unopposed at the last election
Mark Carter holds on to his seat in Solva by only 9 votes
12:45 Hundleton
Steve Alderman (Independent) 348
Julie Cooper (Independent) 264
12:43 Llangwm
Mike John (IPG) 466
Dave Golding 409
12:40 Carew and Jeffreyston
Peter Everall (Independent) 111
James Harrison-Allen (Independent) 173
Vanessa Thomas (Independent) 433
12:35 Solva
Josh Phillips (Labour) 373
Mark Carter (Conservatives) 382
Conservatives HOLD
12:25 Bro Gwaun
Bob Kilmister (Liberal Democrats) 310
Delme Harries 340
12:20 Milford Hakin
Lee Bridges (Conservatives) 125
Duncan Edwards (Independent) 176
Mike Stoddart (Independent) 286
Independent HOLD
12:17 Pembroke St Mary North
Deborah Willcocks (Conservative) 159
Jon Harvey (Independent) 404
Independent HOLD
12:15 Amroth & Saundersfoot North
Tony Baron (Conservatives) 256
Alec Cormack (Liberal Democrats) 466
Leigh McShane (Green) 78
Liberal Democrats GAIN from Conservatives
12:10 Milford Central
Anthony Powell (Conservatives) 135
Terry Davies (Independent) 147
Tom Sinclair (Independent) 109
Martin Jones (Independent) 102
12:05 Pembroke St Mary South
Daphne Bush (IPG) 227
Aaron Carey (Conservative) 364
Reg Ebrey (Independent) 159
David Edwards (Labour) 265
Lee Herring (Liberal Democrats) 88
Jonathan Grimes (Conservative) 293
Marcel Laval (Labour) 201
Jonathan Nutting 219
Aaron Carey and Jonathan Grimes are elected to the new dual-ward
12:00 Kilgetty and Begelly
Peter Adams (Plaid) 122
Chris Ebrey (Independent) 28
Paul Wyatt (Independent) 85
David Pugh (IPG) 115
Alistair Cameron (Liberal Democrats) 397
Greta Marshall (Propel) 14
Liberal Democrats GAIN from IPG
11:57 The Herald understands that sitting Cabinet member Bob Kilmister has lost his seat
11:30 Aden Brinn was only elected in 2017 but he loses his seat to Mel Phillips
11:27 Maenclochog
Ben Levy (Labour) 177
Hefin Wyn (Plaid) 188
Simon Wright (Independent) 505
11:25 Pembroke St Michael
Aden Brinn (Conservatives) 375
Mel Phillips 418
32 rejected votes
11:15 Reg Owens is elected with a majority of 70 having been elected unopposed in 2017
11:10 St Ishmaels
Reg Owens (IPG) 326
Janie Harwood (Green) 116
Martyn Cheshire 256
Claire George 227
IPG HOLD
11:08 Newport and Dinas
Maya Donnelly (Plaid) 243
Huw Thomas 325
Jano Williams 279
Huw Thomas is elected to the new ward of Newport and Dinas
11:00 Peter Morgan wins The Havens with an increased majority and Sam Skyrme-Blackhall is elected to the Tenby South ward which was previously held by Michael Evans
10:53 Tenby South
Paul Rapi (Plaid) 309
Sam Skyrme-Blackhall (Independent) 427
Independent GAIN
10:50 The Havens
Nick Neumann (Conservatives) 341
Peter Morgan (IPG) 486
IPG HOLD
10:47: Pembroke Dock Bush Ward
Maureen Bowen (Labour) 173
Sarah Harvey (Indep) 154
Paul Dowson (No declaration) 84
Labour GAIN
10:27 Tom Tudor wins the Castle Ward with an increased majority from the 2017 election
10:25 – First result of the day: Haverfordwest Castle
Tom Tudor (Labour) – 531
Sue McKeemam (Conservatives) – 150
Labour HOLD
9:55 – 19 people will be elected unopposed, as no other person is standing against them. They are all already councillors at the present time.
Mike James – IPG
John Davies – IPG
Pat Davies – Independent
Michelle Bateman – Independent
David Howlett – Conservative
Steve Yelland – Conservative
David Bryan – Conservative
Tim Evans – Independent
John Cole – Independent
Simon Hancock – Rejoined Labour Group
Paul Miller – Labour
Guy Woodham – Labour
Viv Stoddart – Independent
Di Clements – Conservative
Elwyn Morse – IPG – Conservative Party Member
Jacob Williams – Independent
Mike Williams – Plaid
Brian Hall – IPG
Tony Wilcox – Labour
9:45 Results will be expected shortly from Maenclochog, Pembroke St Michael, Haverfordwest Castle, Kilgetty and Begelly, Pembroke Dock Bush, Tenby South, St Ishmaels, The Havens, Newport and Dinas Cross and the dual-member ward of Pembroke Monkton and St Mary South
9:40 Counts are underway for a number of wards
A WEST WALES mother’s poignant call for a permanent Pembrokeshire memorial – and sanctuary – in memory of her late daughter has been backed by county planners.
In an application before Pembrokeshire County Council, Emma Thomas, of Ammanford, sought permission for the extension of a forestry track to enable the planting of woodland along with a memorial pond to her late daughter Mia Haf Sahara Thomas Jones at a field off Brynheulog, near Llangolman.
A personal statement by Emma accompanying the application said: “My name is Emma Thomas, and I am setting up the Mia Sahara Sanctuary in memory of my beautiful daughter, Mia, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 16, on April 19, 2023.
“Mia was a very passionate young lady, and throughout her life enjoyed being in the natural environment absorbing everything it had to offer.
“As Mia’s mother, I must do something positive out of something so, so negative.
“As Mia was to inherit a property on her 18th birthday, as a family, we have decided to purchase land out of the proceeds from the sale. The land is approximately 6.3 acres and lies on the western edge of Llangolman, Pembrokeshire.”
She added: “My aim is to develop the land by placing a wildlife pond to provide a breeding space for frogs, toads, newts and dragonflies as well as a habitat for a host of other creatures from pond skaters to water snails. The pond will be shallow at one end and will provide areas for birds and a watering hole for hedgehogs.”
Emma said produce grown in existing polytunnels “will be given and shared amongst local charities to support the local population and hopefully a local educational establishment with healthy eating seasonal produce”.
Emma went on to say: “I worked within education before Mia’s health deteriorated at numerous educational establishments internationally. I have a learnt understanding of the issues faced by individuals that live within Pembrokeshire as a single parent caring for a child with needs.
“There is a need for support for so many individuals and a lack of funding and resources can have detrimental consequences.
“In December 2022 Mia and I decided to set up a charity and Mia wrote her introduction to the Forum in advance.”
Mia, in her own words, explained her reasons for the charity: “I have struggled throughout my life with various of different things… At the age of just 16, I got an official diagnosis as being Autistic. But that is why we are here to help each other and to thrive with each other with that help/support! I have also struggled with making/maintaining friendships and hopefully with setting up this forum I could make new friends!
“Also make changes for the better. Use this charity for a network of people as a safety net to help and inform each other with information that you and others may need…”.
Emma concluded: “I envisage the Mia Sahara Sanctuary to be a place where nature will flourish with new life. I will meet with representatives from the community and local groups to determine what produce would best support their service users with the aim of working collaboratively for the benefit of the local people.
“Mia is no longer here physically however my love for her fuels me to plan the Mia Sahara Sanctuary and to create something that will benefit future generations within Pembrokeshire, and I have the determination and passion, with your support, to make this a reality.”
The application was conditionally approved by county planners.
ST DAVIDS RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched at 5:50pm on Easter Monday (April 21) following reports of a dog that had fallen from the cliffs at Caerfai Bay.
The volunteer crew responded swiftly and located the dog in the sea. Sadly, it had died by the time they arrived. The lifeboat crew recovered the animal and brought it ashore, reuniting it with its owners at Caerfai beach, who were supported by HM Coastguard – St Davids.
The inshore lifeboat, Marian and Alan Clayton, returned to station at 7:00pm and was refuelled and ready for service again by 7:10pm.
FISHGUARD will once again play host to the Wales Triathlon this summer, with hundreds of competitors set to descend on the town for the popular sporting event on Sunday, June 15.
Organised by Activity Wales Events, the triathlon includes a two-lap sea swim in Fishguard Bay, followed by a two-lap cycle from Fishguard to St Davids and a four-lap run along the Marine Walk and out onto the breakwater.
In order to facilitate the bike leg on closed roads, several road closures will be in place throughout the day.
Major road closures
The A487 between Goodwick and Mathry will be closed between 9:45am and 3:00pm.
Between Mathry and Croesgoch, the A487 will be closed from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and from Croesgoch to St Davids the closure will run from 10:00am until 2:45pm.
Crossing points will be in operation at Mathry crossroads, Croesgoch crossroads, and the Llangoffan to Granston junction. Diversions will be signposted, with local traffic routed via minor B roads and through Haverfordwest for longer journeys.
Town centre impact
In Fishguard, West Street will be closed between 12:00pm and 6:00pm for the running stage. Residents will still be able to exit side roads, with diversions clearly marked.
Goodwick residents will be able to exit the town via the Tesco roundabout, which will remain open all day.
Care access and course passes
Care workers will be allowed access to visit clients within the closed sections, but must obtain a course pass via their organisation in advance.
On the day, carers using the route must:
- Follow the direction of the race
- Display their pass clearly
- Keep hazard lights on at all times
- Exit the route as soon as safely possible
Further information
The event attracted over 1,000 athletes last year, and organisers anticipate another strong turnout.
More information can be found at: www.walestriathlon.com/athletes/event-info
Road closure details are available at: community.walestriathlon.com
For course pass enquiries, contact: info@activitywalesevents.com
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