News

Cuts to hit recycling centres

Published

11 years ago

February 18, 2015

LOCAL businesses and employees of Pembrokeshire County Council are set to lose out if the cabinet approves reduced opening hours for recycling centres in Monday’s meeting (Feb 2).

The proposal, set out as a cost-cutting measure, will see all six recycling centres across the county close for two days a week. This is despite all the sites being described as ‘well used and locally important’.

These plans will affect the new recycling facility due to open this year at Crane Cross, Saundersfoot, which was given the go-ahead by planners last August despite concerns regarding access and traffic. This site was originally intended to be open ten hours a day through summer, and eight in winter, seven days a week, to match the centre at Salterns, Tenby which it will replace.

If these changes take place, the proposal states ‘it is envisaged that the current workforce will need to be reduced from current levels’, and warns of ‘significant implications for employees in terms of their working arrangements’. It is claimed that there will be no compulsory redundancies. However, these reductions will be at the expense of temporary staff, and will also result in existing vacancies remaining unfilled.

If approved, the council estimates that around £100,000 a year will be saved. The current cost of running the sites stands at over £900,000.

Under the terms of the proposal, the recycling centres at Waterloo, Pembroke Dock; St Davids; and Hermon will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Winsel, Haverfordwest; Manorowen, Fishguard; and Crane Cross, Saundersfoot will be closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

These weekday closures will have more of an effect on local businesses who use the facilities on a day-to-day basis, than on householders or occasional users. This could have an impact on revenue generated by the sites. At present, a van load of ‘chargeable waste’ costs £101 to dispose of. Although the proposal states that ‘an alternative site in reasonable proximity is always available, local businesses wishing to use the centres will in some cases be forced to travel much greater distances’.

If accepted, it is recommended that this proposal is to ‘undergo a process of both public and staff consultation’

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

11 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

12 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

12 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.