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Property owner alleges harassment from Park

Published

12 years ago

August 1, 2014

A DISGRUNTLED man from Myachlog Ddu has spoken to the Herald regarding what he believes to be harassment from a Pembrokeshire Coast National Park enforcement officer. Geraint Owens said that over a dispute regarding tenants in his property, the enforcement officer has breached the professional code of conduct by continually harassing him and the tenants of his property. He is due to appear in court in September for failure to return a Planning Contravention Notice. However he has told the Herald that he does not live in the property, has not received a Planning Contravention Notice and he does not wish to state his current place of residence in fear of continued harassment. Mr Owens said: “On numerous occasions the enforcement officer has parked his car outside the property in Mynachlog Ddu for up to two hours, and has been seen by neighbours with a camera taking photographs. He has entered the private garden of the property and knocked on the back door and demanding my tenants tell him where I am.” Mr Owens went on to say that the enforcement officer has also begun harassing him at work. “I’m a builder, and the National Park enforcement officer has turned up at my place of work and told the owners that they have lost their planning. I have then had the owner on the phone to me in tears saying that a National Park officer has said they have lost their planning. I have then had to get building surveyors out to reassure my employers that they have in fact not lost their planning. This is highly unprofessional from an employee of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.” Dyfed Powys Police have been called, Mr Owens said, but because of the up coming court date in September, they are reluctant to pursue a criminal investigation, but have noted the complaint from Mr Owens. A spokesperson for the National Park Authority said: “The authority has brought prosecution proceedings against Mr Owens under Section 171D of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for failure to return a Planning Contravention Notice. “A Planning Contravention Notice is served when the authority is investigating an alleged breach of planning control and needs to know more information before coming to a view as to whether a breach has actually taken place. “The case is due to be heard at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on September 3. It would be inappropriate for the authority to comment on this matter when there is a court case pending. “The authority itself has not received a formal complaint from Mr Owens in relation to this matter.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

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57 minutes ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

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3 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

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4 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

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