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Crabb joins call for boost to floating offshore wind

Published

4 years ago

March 7, 2022

LOCAL MP Stephen Crabb, has called on the Government to raise the target for floating offshore wind deployment from 1 gigawatt by 2030 to 15 gigawatts by 2035 in a bid to boost investment in the industry which has huge potential for Pembrokeshire.

Stephen Crabb’s co-signed letter along with 6 other MPs has been published in today’s Financial Times.

The Milford Haven waterway stands to benefit from the massive investment that is being unlocked in the Celtic Sea as part the new and exciting floating offshore wind industry and the local MP has been a leading voice in promoting the renewable energy vision for Milford Haven.

Stephen Crabb MP commented: “Today, a letter which I have co-signed has been published in the Financial Times calling on the Government to raise the target for floating offshore wind deployment from one gigawatt by 2030 to 15 gigawatts by 2035.”

“I want to see Pembrokeshire in the best position possible to benefit from the growth of the renewable energy industry. Floating offshore wind is an industry where Pembrokeshire has a natural advantage, given our coastline, wind speeds, and the transferable expertise of our oil and gas sector. It has significant potential to make a major contribution to achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions whilst boosting our local economy and providing high skilled green jobs here in Pembrokeshire.”

“Floating offshore wind offers great opportunities for the UK and for Pembrokeshire, but it is essential that all key players work together to make this industry a success. Given the recent increase in energy costs being felt across the economy, and the drive to reduce our carbon emissions, floating offshore wind is essential to improving our green energy supply and will reduce our reliance on energy imports from other countries.”

He added,

“Seizing this opportunity will deliver major economic and community benefits for us in Pembrokeshire, Wales and the wider UK. The Government must set more ambitious targets to give energy companies confidence that the United Kingdom is the place to invest when it comes to offshore wind.”

Crime

Neighbourhood policing boosted across Dyfed-Powys

Published

49 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), with more officers being deployed to frontline roles where demand is greatest.

From Monday (Mar 16), teams across the force area have been strengthened, with a renewed focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and preventing crime at its source.

The force says the move is aimed at reducing repeat demand by addressing the root causes of offending, rather than simply responding to incidents.

To achieve this, a number of officers have been redeployed from central departments back into frontline policing, while new posts are also being created to bolster capacity.

Temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Davies, head of uniform policing, said: “These changes are about increasing frontline visibility and ensuring we have the right resources in the right places.

“They form part of a wider programme of improvements across the force to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, while also supporting the wellbeing of our officers and staff.

“This is positive news for our communities, who will benefit from stronger neighbourhood teams focused on local priorities and proactive policing.”

The expansion has been made possible through Home Office funding under the Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme, which is designed to strengthen community safety and crime prevention.

Dyfed-Powys Police has been allocated £1.4 million for 2025/26, enabling the recruitment of police staff and freeing up officers previously in support roles to return to operational duties.

As a result, four sergeants and 29 police officers have now been reassigned to neighbourhood teams across the force.

Each NPPT area will also have a named officer, with full team details available via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Dyfed-Powys Police website.

The force has also secured early access to 2026/27 Neighbourhood Guarantee funding, which will see a further 12 officers recruited between April and the autumn—adding to overall officer numbers in the region.

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Neighbourhood policing is about more than numbers—it’s about relationships.

“Greater visibility helps build trust, strengthens community ties, and reassures the public that policing is present, responsive, and committed to keeping people safe.

“I remain committed to improving police visibility across our communities, and these additional officers will help turn that ambition into reality.”

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

54 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.