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Pembrokeshire County Council election results [LIVE]
THE PEMBROKESHIRE HERALD will be covering the local election results live as the results come in today (May 5).
All results are now confirmed. You can view the full list below.
Amroth
Tony Barron – 225
Mary Megarry – 223
Burton
Rob Summons (Uncontested)
Camrose
Jamie Adams – 448
Nicky Watts – 358
Jonathan Twigg – 275
Kay Dearing – 135
Carew
Paul Rapi – 310
David Neale – 224
Norman Richard Parry – 59
Cilgerran
John Davies (Unopposed)
Clydau
Rod Bowen (Unopposed)
Crymych
Cristoffer Wyn Tomos – 616
Keith Lewis – 516
Dinas Cross
Bob Kilmister – 550
Myles Bamford Lewis – 154
East Williamston
Jacob Williams – 730
Mackie Harts – 242
Fishguard North East
Myles Pepper – 449
Alex Allison – 286
Fishguard North West
Pat Davies – 371
Dennis Morris – 122
James Jonathon Thickitt – 58
Goodwick
Kevin William Doolin – 262
Gwilym Price – 234
Richard Grosvenor – 122
Haverfordwest Castle
Thomas Tudor – 438
Sally Williams – 190
Kevin Lewis Davies – 155
Haverfordwest Garth
Lyndon Frayling – 229
Sue Murray – 145
Chris Evans-Thomas 100
Haverfordwest Portfield
Tim Evans – 436
Anthony Griffiths – 199
Martin Lewis – 172
Haverfordwest Prendergast
Alison Mary Tudor – 356
Thomas Peter Lewis – 164
Chris Lee Harries – 109
Gitti Coats – 107
Haverfordwest Priory
David Bryan (Unopposed)
Hundleton
Margot Magdalene Hanna Mechthild Bateman – 334
Keith Bradney – 174
Nicky Hancock – 104
Barry Edward Grange – 69
Johnston
Ken Rowlands – 335
Phil Hart – 313
Rhys Evans – 141
Kilgetty / Begelly
David Pugh – 319
Gretta Elaine Marshall – 212
Peter John Adams 157
Lampeter Velfrey
David Simpson (Unopposed)
Lamphey
Tessa Hodgson – 457
Rob Kenniford – 256
Letterston
Michelle Bateman – 575
Owain Llyr Williams – 236
Tom Richards – 224
Llangwm
Michael John (Unopposed)
Llanrhian
Neil Prior – 332
William John Evans – 159
Alan Nigel Price – 155
Chris John – 48
Maenclochog
Huw George – 657
Hefin Wyn – 547
Manorbier
Philip Kidney (Unopposed)
Martletwy
Di Clements – 591
Rob Lewis – 263
Merlins Bridge
Vincent John Cole – 337
Paul Edmond Davies – 156
Umelda Havard – 151
Milford Central
Stephen Joseph – 137
Lynne Elizabeth Turner – 134
Charles Davies – 118
Meurig Caffey – 40
Tony Miles – 113
Milford East
Guy Woodham
Milford Hakin
Mike Stoddart – 336
Jon Thrower – 225
David Henry Warrell – 78
William Elliott – 61
Rhys Williams – 31
Milford Hubberston
Vivien Stoddart – 357
Alun Emanuell Byrne – 163
Rose Davinia Gray – 132
Milford North
Stanley Hudson – 487
Colin Sharp – 319
Milford West
Rhys Sinnett – 305
Yvonne Grace Southwell – 118
Carol Stevens – 67
Narberth
Vic Dennis – 329
Sue Rees – 301
Rayner Peett – 145
Narberth Rural
Elwyn Morse
Newport
Paul Harries
Neyland East
Simon Hancock – 763
Aelwen Mair Lee – 79
Neyland West
Paul Miller – 512
Brian Leslie Rothero – 207
Pembroke Dock Llanion
Joshua Beynon – 290
Peter Kraus – 281
William Skyrme Rees – 239
Pembroke Dock Central
Paul Dowson – 102
Terry Wayne Judkins – 98
Maureen Bowen – 81
Phil Gwyther – 78
George Frederick Manning – 22
Richard Day – 13
Pembroke Dock Market
Brian Hall – 300
Hayley Wood – 216
Pembroke Dock Pennar
Anthony Wilcox – 727
Allan Trevor Brookes – 239
Pembroke Monkton
Pearl Llewellyn – 208
Chris Doyle – 138
Pembroke St Mary North
Dai Boswell – 217
Jon Harvey – 211
David William Edwards – 122
Pembroke St Mary South
Melanie Anne Phillips – 109
Aaron Carey – 181
Daphne Bush – 94
Jacob Taylor – 91
Pembroke St Michael
Aden Brinn – 557
Jonathan Nutting – 425
Penally
Jonathan Preston – 362
Christine Toy – 289
Rudbaxton
Steve Yelland – 273
Ryan Dansie – 80
Raymond Burgess – 72
Saundersfoot
Philip Baker – 588
Rosemary Rebecca Hayes – 322
Scleddau
Samuel Kurtz – 287
Owen James – 205
Paul Stonhold – 103
Solva
Mark Carter – 338
Joshua Phillips – 287
Janie Anne Harwood – 75
St Davids
David Lloyd – 419
Alan Charles York – 406
St Dogmaels
Michael James – 694
Howard Balmer – 183
Elfyn Owen Rees – 117
St Ishmaels
Reg Owens (Unopposed)
Tenby North
Michael Williams (Unopposed)
Tenby South
Michael Evans (Unopposed)
The Havens
Peter Morgan – 346
Gordon William Smith – 238
Wiston
David Howlett – 563
Isabelle May Solomon – 211
Crime
Unanimous verdict in Ceredigion sexual assault case
A CEREDIGION man has been convicted to three years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in her own bed after the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
27-year-old Suroj Bk, from Llangrannog, was sentenced this week following a week-long trial at Swansea Crown Court (May 1).
On 7 October 2023, Dyfed-Powys Police received a report that Bk entered the victim’s home and sexually assaulted her while she lay in her bed.
When the victim realised what was happening, she kicked Bk out of her bed and called the police.
Upon receiving the report, officers quickly attended the victim’s home and conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area using police dogs and scenes of crime officers.
Evidence gathered from scene, together with extensive local enquiries, led officers to arrest Suroj Bk the next day (8 October).
While Bk was in custody, detectives, crime scene investigators, and digital forensic officers worked tirelessly to uncover the evidence that ultimately placed Suroj Bk at the scene.
After hearing the evidence, the jury took less than two hours to agree a unanimous guilty verdict.
The detective in charge of the case has praised the victim for her ‘tremendous courage’ in reporting the assault to police.
“Incidents of this nature are thankfully very rare within Ceredigion, and I’d like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, and that the identification and arrest of suspect was done quickly and efficiently,” said Detective Inspector Sam Gregory.
“The victim in this case demonstrated tremendous courage in reporting to police, and while this investigation was not straightforward in its nature, it was through the expertise and tenacity of forensic officers, working together with the investigation team, and the victim, that led to this successful prosecution.
“I hope the sentence given to Suroj Bk sends a clear and strong message that Dyfed-Powys Police takes reports of sexual offences seriously.
“We will listen to you, and we will work tirelessly to get justice.”
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024, Saroj Bk was sentenced to three years and six months in prison and a five-year restraining order, and he will be on the sex offenders register for life.
If you have been a victim of a crime such as this, report it to Dyfed-Powys Police either through a direct message on social media, online at: https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
In an emergency, always call 999.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
News
Body recovered confirmed to be Luke Stephenson, say police
DYFED-POWYS police have said today that the body found on Wednesday, May 1, has been confirmed to be Luke Stephenson, who was reported missing from the Pembroke Dock area on April 14.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We will continue to support the family and will assist with issuing a tribute publicly if the family wish to do so.”
In a statement, his family said: “Luke was a joyful and funny young man and always wanted to help others. He was a loving son, brother, grandson and uncle, and will be forever missed.
“We have lost a huge part of our family, and our loss is shared by his many friends who also loved him dearly.
“We would like to thank the local community for the overwhelming support we have received.”
Business
Port of Milford Haven now official ‘a great place to work’
THE PORT of Milford Haven has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organisation. As the first Port Authority in Britain to secure this Certification™, it is a significant achievement.
“We are very proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™,” said Vidette Swales, HR Director at the Port of Milford Haven. “It means so much that our employees have reported a consistently positive experience with their colleagues, their leaders and their jobs. Offering a positive employee experience is not only beneficial for the people who work with us but is also key for our continued business success.”
Tom Sawyer, CEO at the Port of Milford Haven added: “Our team is operating the UK’s leading energy port, and it is of the utmost importance that we do that safely, responsibly and effectively. We’re striving for excellence and aim to provide a world class service to our customers as well as supporting sustainable coastal communities for the prosperity of future generations. Our employees are clearly at the centre of this which is why I’m delighted that they feel supported in their role. I’m especially proud that this Certification™ demonstrates our core values of Safety, Excellence, Collaboration and Sustainability so perfectly.”
“We congratulate the Port of Milford Haven on achieving their Certification™,” said Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® UK. “Organisations which put the employee experience at the heart of their business gain their employees’ trust and, in turn, are truly able to build a great workplace culture that delivers outstanding business results.”
Find out more about careers at the Port of Milford Haven here: www.mhpa.co.uk/about/careers-at-the-port/.
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