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St Davids: Community Land Trust removes name from joint application

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PLANS for a Premier Inn to be built in St Davids received a blow this week as it was announced that the St David’s Peninsula Community Land Trust (CLT) has removed itself from a joint application.

The latest development has prompted protesters to arrange a meeting on July 31 to discuss their ‘tactics going forward’.

In a statement, the group No to Premier Inn (NoPI) said: “We are pleased to be able to say that the CLT Board has agreed to take the CLT’s name off the current joint planning application for Premier Inn and housing on Glasfryn Road. They also acknowledge that this planning application doesn’t have community support.

“As you know, our main aim is to stop a Premier Inn, or any big national chain hotel, being built in St David’s. It would undermine small local businesses and irreparably damage the distinctive character of this special and historic city and its landscape. We have no dispute with the CLT apart from the three points above, and we are sure that most of you, like us, share the CLT’s aims of achieving affordable housing and other benefits for the community.

“We want to reassure you that the CLT’s withdrawal from the current planning application doesn’t mean that affordable housing cannot, or will not, be built on the land. Pembrokeshire Housing Association is still an applicant with Premier Inn, and the National Park Authority would not consider an application from Premier Inn to build only a hotel, as the National Park has allocated the land for housing.

“We will now concentrate on stopping Premier Inn from being built, with your help and by all means open to us in the planning process.

“We intend to get professional advice and raise funds for this.

“We invite you, and any other supporters, to a meeting on Monday 31st July 2017, at 7p.m. in St David’s Rugby Club.

“There will be a short presentation of facts, as we understand them, and an opportunity for us all to consider our tactics going forward. We may well know more about Premier Inn’s and Pembrokeshire Housing Association’s actual planning application, if the pre-application period of public consultation has started by then.”

As a result of this move, one of the CLT board members, Cllr David Lloyd, has resigned.

He says that the move has put plans for a swimming pool and affordable housing at risk.

The group supporting the Premier Inn proposal, Yes to Premier Inn St Davids, added: “Pembrokeshire Housing is still an applicant with Premier Inn, but if Premier Inn do not buy the land and an independent developer does, there could be housing but not the affordable local housing with a swimming pool we all want. The NoPI group has only succeeded in removing the CLT the very organisation set up to provide affordable housing.”

The board chairman of CLT, Bill Preece, said the application has ‘stalled’ due to other applicants having yet to decide if they were moving forward.

He also called the resignation of Cllr Lloyd disappointing.

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Tigers second division Cup Champions

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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.

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Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop

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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

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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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