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Views wanted on proposals for town and community council boundaries

Published

1 year ago

July 9, 2024

THE REVIEW of electoral arrangements in the Pembrokeshire Principal Council area undertaken by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has reached its next stage.

The Boundary Commission has today (9^th July) published its draft proposals along with the representations received during the previous consultation and Pembrokeshire Community Review.

The proposals include changes to the number of communities in Pembrokeshire, as well as the number of councillors, and a number of changes to community boundaries, many of them minor.

The overriding aim is to provide for effective and convenient local government. Part of this is to ensure that representation on town and community councils is, as far as is practicable, similar across all community councils in Pembrokeshire. Currently there are huge variations, even across rural communities.

The Boundary Commission acknowledges that balancing the legislation with the representations received in October 2023, has been difficult.

County Councillor Neil Prior, Cabinet Member for Communities, Corporate Improvement, and the Well-being of Future Generations said: “We would like to thank the Town and Community Councils, organisations and individuals who took the time to make representations during the initial consultation, and thank the Commission for their work on the review so far.

“Now that there are clear proposals to comment on, I hope that anyone with an interest in local democracy and their community will make their voices heard during this second consultation.”

The Draft Proposals are out for consultation until Monday, 2^nd September. All submissions will then be considered by the Commission, and final recommendations will be submitted to Welsh Government Ministers.

Welsh Government Ministers will then give effect to these recommendations either as submitted, or with modifications. Any changes made by Ministers will come into effect after the next local government elections in 2027.

The Draft Proposals, along with the representations, can be found on the Commission’s website (opens in new tab).

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.