Alex Allison

Welsh Labour

“I arrived in Fishguard over 40 years ago.  I am married to Dorothy, a Welsh speaker and native of Fishguard, and we have two daughters and six grandchildren who all live, work or go to school in the area.  At  RNAD Trecwn, I spent 15 years as a full time Union Convenor and I led the campaign to save the 600 jobs.

“I was lucky to represent the community on the Town Council and Preseli District Council, where I was Chairman of the Environment Committee for 2 years.  I also served on Pembrokeshire County Council for 3 years. I have a long history of working for the benefit of the community.

“Since the closure of Trecwn, the loss of Dewhirst clothes factory and the reductions in staff at Stena, this area has had a haemorrhage of jobs.  We need councillors who will fight to preserve existing jobs and encourage new work into the area. We need play areas for our children, care for our elderly and a good sustainable road system.  I promise you that if I am elected, I will represent you with honesty and purpose for the benefit of the town and all its residents.”

Myles Pepper

Independent

“Representing the residents of Fishguard North East has been a great privilege and it is my strongest wish to continue doing so. I feel I can say, hand on heart, that, through working together, the people of Fishguard and Lower Town have made this place such a very special place to live in. Together we have faced challenges and together we have met them; there will always be new challenges, which together we will rise to. Collaborative working is a responsibility I will never, ever shy away from.

“As your County Councillor I can proudly say I have addressed issues from personal and private through to regeneration. No concern has been too great or too small.

“Key responsibilities held include Chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Committee, Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability and Member of the Board of Corporation of Pembrokeshire College. I work tirelessly to help the community across all ages and abilities be it through schooling, clubs and societies or simply on an individual basis. Please be assured that I will continue to work tirelessly using my extensive experience to help the community meet its current and future needs in education, employment, health and well-being.”