Community

New joint approach to tackle anti-social behaviour in Pembrokeshire

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6 months ago

June 16, 2025

A GROUNDBREAKING partnership between Pembrokeshire County Council and local housing association Ateb Group has been launched in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and reduce its impact on communities.

In what is believed to be the first initiative of its kind in Wales, the Council has formally delegated powers to named ateb Housing Coordinators, enabling them to issue Community Protection Notices (CPNs) under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of disruptive and criminal conduct, including noise nuisance, verbal abuse, fly-tipping, and drug misuse. Tackling these issues has traditionally involved multiple agencies, including the police, local authorities, and social landlords, each with their own roles and responsibilities.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Public Protection Service has been using CPNs for the past six years to tackle persistent problems such as excessive noise, irresponsible dog ownership and waste accumulation. With many complaints involving tenants in social housing, the Council sought to empower ateb’s staff to act directly.

Under the new arrangement, trained ateb officers will be able to issue CPN warning letters – the first step in the process – and, with authorisation, full CPNs. Final decisions on prosecutions for non-compliance will remain with the Council.

Councillor Jacob Williams, Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services, welcomed the move. He said: “This is all part of the Council’s commitment to help residents maintain their tenancies and foster respectful communities.

“By granting ateb officers the authority to act, we are extending the reach of our community safety work and improving the speed and effectiveness of early interventions before issues escalate.”

ateb Executive Director Mark Lewis added: “ateb is committed to ensuring that our customers live in safe, stable, and secure environments. Having delegated authority allows our team to take proactive steps at an early stage and work more closely with our partners at the Council and Dyfed-Powys Police.”

Before a CPN can be issued, a warning letter must first be approved by the Council or police. Prosecution decisions will also remain under Council control. The move was approved by Cabinet in November, with assurance that all named ateb officers have received appropriate training and that oversight arrangements are in place.

The new partnership is expected to lead to faster, more targeted action in dealing with ASB across the county.

Photo caption:
Working together: Paul Rees and Tara Evans from PCC’s Public Health team with ateb Housing Coordinators Daria Osmalak and Gareth Jackson (Pic: PCC).

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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4 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)