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Sending Bryn’s car back cost £8,669.84
THE TAXPAYERS of Pembrokeshire shelled out an eye-watering £8,669.84 to terminate the lease of disgraced ex-council chief Bryn Parry Jones’s Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid it has been revealed.
The information has been released following an appeal decision made by the Information Commissioner’s Office, following a complaint filed by the BBC.
It ruled that Pembrokeshire County Council was wrong to refuse the broadcaster’s request under the Freedom of Information Act asking how much former chief executive Bryn Parry-Jones received each month under his council car allowance.
The Commissioner said: “In this particular case, the Commissioner notes that the individual in question is the most senior paid employee of a large public authority. The Commissioner’s opinion is that an individual occupying such a prominent position could reasonably expect a degree of public scrutiny into those aspects of their personal life that cross over into their public serving role.”
The Herald revealed that Bryn’s had a council-paid-for Porsche in May last year, and later the national media picked up on the story.
On his blog, Cllr Jacob Williams wrote: “Much has been said since Bryn’s departure of how much he’s cost the county’s ratepayers. That the public purse took a battering to see the back of him is common knowledge. Whether he should have received any pay-off at all is an argument you may have to wait until the next council election to settle.
Cllr Williams added: “From the originally approved £332k pay-off he was awarded, the erstwhile chief exec quickly accepted a £50k cut after the Wales Audit Office’s intervention which deemed part of it was unlawful.”
“But a lot more than £280k of your money has been spent dealing with the BPJ ‘problem’ – the £9k to return the Porsche early is just the tip of the iceberg. Like the Porsche termination fee, some of the sums are not yet in the public domain.”
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Tigers second division Cup Champions
In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.
The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.
As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.
But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.
With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.
The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Crime
Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.
A window was smashed and the door handle broken.
Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2
THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.
They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.
A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans.
This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted.
If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected.
You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.
You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window).
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