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Milford Haven couple found guilty in waste disposal case
AT A RECENT hearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Youth Court reached a verdict in a case involving Mr. Gavin James and Ms. Marie Danielle James, residents of Vicary Crescent in Milford Haven. The couple faced charges of failing to comply with a community protection notice issued to them by Pembrokeshire County Council.
On February 17, it was alleged that both Mr. and Ms. James failed to remove refuse and household waste from their property in Vicary Crescent, subsequently neglecting to dispose of the accumulated waste.
This behaviour, the court heard, violated the provisions set forth in sections 48(1), (2)(a), and 52 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime, and Policing Act 2014.
Despite their absence from the proceedings, the court found both defendants guilty of the charges.
Mr. Gavin James, aged 43, was fined £180.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay a surcharge of £72 to fund victim services and costs amounting to £739.98. A collection order was made, and the court granted him until 29th June 2023 to settle the total amount of £991.98.
Similarly, Ms. Marie Danielle James, aged 44, received the same penalties as her co-defendant.
She was fined £180 and instructed to pay a surcharge of £72 to support victim services. Additionally, she was ordered to pay costs totalling £739.98. Like Mr. James, she was given until 29th June 2023 to fulfil her financial obligations, amounting to £991.98.
The court emphasised the seriousness of failing to comply with community protection notices and the importance of maintaining clean and safe environments.
The verdict serves as a reminder that all residents must take responsibility for proper waste disposal and uphold community standards.
As the defendants were not present during the trial, they were unable to challenge the evidence or provide any statements in their defence. The court made its decision based on the evidence presented and concluded that the charges against both defendants were proven.
The bench’s ruling in this case sends a clear message about the responsibility of individuals to adhere to community protection notices and maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone.
Failure to comply with such notices can result in significant fines and associated costs.
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Man remanded in custody following alleged assault in town centre
A PEMBROKE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged assault against a woman in Pembroke town centre last Thursday.
Morgan Ralph, 38, is accused of assaulting a female, occasioning her actual bodily harm during the alleged altercation on March 14.
Ralph, who appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday morning via a video link from Swansea Prison, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
His solicitor Tom Lloyd, informed magistrates that Ralph was acting in self defence during the alleged incident.
The matter was adjourned to May 23 when Ralph, of St Oswalds, Main Street, Pembroke, will be tried before Haverfordwest magistrates.
He was remanded in custody.
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Retaining wall collapse in Haverfordwest crushes van
A RETAINING wall at Spring Gardens Lane, behind the site of the former Pembroke House Hotel in Haverfordwest, has collapsed following a period of heavy rainfall, causing damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity.
The incident has left two vans damaged, one severely.
The collapse of the wall sent debris sprawling across the car park, illustrating the force of the collapse and the substantial volume of water contributing to the structural failure.
Witnesses described hearing a loud rumbling noise before discovering the aftermath of the collapse.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The collapse serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and the importance of maintaining and monitoring ageing infrastructure.
Business
People in Wales are worried about running out of money in retirement
FEAR of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in Wales with more than half (55%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows (please see the attached press release).
In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are concerned about how long their money will last in retirement, compared to only 44% of men. Around 46% of men who are not worried about running out of money in retirement say it is because they have a final salary pension scheme – compared to just 38% of women who have this.
The study by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), part of Rathbones Group, among people with stock market investments including pensions, paints a bleak picture – around 55% of those living in Wales are concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This is similar to the UK average of 56%.
Women are more worried than men that they do not have enough money for retirement. Almost two thirds (61%) of women surveyed are concerned, with 18% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This compares to just over half (53%) of men surveyed, with 14% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement.
The Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) study shows that those living in Wales who have yet to retire are realistic about what will happen to their incomes in retirement – 64% expect their monthly incomes to drop on retirement and 36% did not know.
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