Tenby: Neighbour’s rubbish delay kicks up a stink

Published

8 years ago

May 24, 2018

Christopher Jones: Frustrated with rubbish next door

A TENBY man says he has been ‘going round in circles’ for nearly six months because of delays in getting Pembrokeshire Council to remove dozens of ‘stinking’ rubbish bags from his neighbour’s garden.

Peering over the fence at his semi-detached home in Newell Hill, Christopher Jones told the Pembrokeshire Herald about the squalid conditions next door.

“For the last week or so, we’ve had warm and sunny weather but the smell has been so bad, I’ve had to go back inside the house, ” said the 63-year-old pest controller.

Just over the fence and only ten feet away from Mr Jones’ kitchen window, next door’s patio is home to dozens of decaying rubbish bags piled up against the fence and back door.

The bags, some of which have split open, are surrounded by flies and weeds. They appear to contain general household waste including food and packaging.

“The bags have been there since before Christmas,” he said.

Piling up: Rubbish bags

Despite trying to contact his neighbour ‘numerous times’ he says they are ‘hardly ever there’.

He recalled his first phone call Pembrokeshire Council on January 8: “They told me they would investigate. Nothing happened for two or three weeks so I rang again and still nothing happened. ”

There is also concern about the rubbish attracting pests as he recently ‘caught and killed two rats’ outside his back door.

An officer from Pembrokeshire Council arrived on May 1 to inspect the rubbish bags.

He explained that the officer ‘couldn’t get into the garden because the gate is nailed shut’.

“I’ve contacted the Council ten times since January but nothing is done. I’m going round in circles, ” he said.

The Pembrokeshire Herald knocked on the tenant’s door on Tuesday (May 22) but there was no answer.

After speaking to Mr Jones, we contacted Pembrokeshire Council for a response.

A spokesman responded on Wednesday (May 23) afternoon, saying: “Following a number of unsuccessful attempts to contact the tenant, the Council has now initiated legal action to resolve the issue.

“A notice under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act is being served requiring the refuse bags to removed within seven days.

“Non-compliance will allow the Authority to legally gain access to the property and remove the bags.”

When told of the Council’s response, Mr Jones reacted by saying: “They should have done this five months ago.

“The only reason they’re doing this now is because of The Pembrokeshire Herald.

“But I still don’t know when the bags will be gone.

‘They’re stinking!’ he added.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 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

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4 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

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4 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.