News
List of candidates standing for County Council election on May 5 published
THE RETURNING OFFICER at Pembrokeshire County Council has released a list of the persons nominated for election to Pembrokeshire County Council on May, 5, 2022 as follows:
Unopposed
19 people will be elected unopposed, as no other person is standing against them. They are all already councillors at the present time.
Mike James – IPG
John Davies – IPG
Pat Davies – Independent
Michelle Bateman – Independent
David Howlett – Conservative
Steve Yelland – Conservative
David Bryan – Conservative
Tim Evans – Independent
John Cole – Independent
Simon Hancock – Independent
Paul Miller – Labour
Guy Woodham – Labour
Viv Stoddart – Independent
Di Clements – Conservative
Elwyn Morse – IPG – Conservative Party Member
Jacob Williams – Independent
Mike Williams – Plaid
Brian Hall – IPG
Tony Wilcox – Labour
Labour
Jordan Ryan – Fishguard North East
Nicola Gwynn – Goodwick
Josh Phillips – Solva
Rachel Hurdley – St Davids
Ben Levy – Maenclochog
Julian Rutter – Camrose
Daniel Metcalf – Johnston
Tom Tudor – Haverfordwest Castle
Philippa Thompson – Haverfordwest Prendergast
Marc Tierney – Narberth Urban
Josh Beynon – Pembroke Dock Central
Maureen Bowen – Pembroke Dock Bush
Conservatives
Brian Murphy – Fishguard North East
Lynn Porter – Goodwick
Mark Carter – Solva
Nick Neumann – The Havens
Aled Thomas – Johnston
Jonathan Twigg – Haverfordwest Garth
Sue McKeemam – Haverfordwest Castle
Andrew Edwards – Haverfordwest Prendergast
Danny Young – Burton
Anthony Powell – Milford Central
Bill Abbott – Milford North
Lee Bridges –Hakin
Lizzie Lesnianski – Lampeter Velfrey
Tony Baron – Amroth & Saundersfoot North
James Bishop – Saundersfoot South
Josh Carey – Lamphey
Aden Brinn – Pembroke St Michael
Deborah Willcocks – Pembroke St Mary North
Rhian Cowen – Pembroke Dock Central
Rhys Jordan – St Florence & St Mary Out Liberty
Plaid Cymru
Hedd Harries – Boncath
Cris Tomos – Crymych & Myanchlog-ddu
Maya Donnelly – Dinas & Newport
Hefin Wyn – Maenclochog
Rhys Sinnett – Milford West
Peter Adams – Kigletty & Begelly *
Paul Rapi – Tenby South
Jonathan Preston – St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty
Steve Thomas – Manorbier
Independent
Iwan Ward – Boncath
Simon Midway Rees – Crymych & Myanchlog-ddu
Peter John – Goodwick
Neil Prior – Llanrhian
David Lloyd – St Davids
Simon Wright – Maenclochog
John Gray – Johnston
Anji Tinley – Haverfordwest Garth
Terry Davies – Milford Central
Martin Jones – Milford Central
Tom Sinclair – Milford Central
Alan Dennison – Milford North
Stephen Joseph – Milford West
Duncan Edwards – Hakin
Mike Stoddart – Hakin
David Simpson – Lampeter Velfrey
Chris Ebrey – Begelly & Kilgetty
Paul Wyatt – Begelly & Kilgetty
Mike Wainwright – Saundersfoot South
Chris Williams – Saundersfoot South
Sam Skyrme-Blackhall – Tenby South
Peter Everall – Carew
James Harrison-Allen – Carew
Vanessa Thomas – Carew
Tessa Hodgson – Lamphey
Jon Harvey – Pembroke St Mary North
Steve Alderman – Hundleton
Julie Cooper – Hundleton
Phil Kidney – Manorbier
Sarah Harvey – Pembroke Dock Bush
Billy Gannon – Pembroke Dock Bufferland
IPG
Jamie Adams – Camrose
Reg Owens – St Ishmaels
Peter Morgan – The Havens
Mike John – Llangwm
David Pugh – Begelly & Kilgetty
Liberal Democrats
Alec McCormack – Amroth & Saundersfoot North
Alistair Cameron – Begelly & Kilgetty
Bob Kilmister – Bro Gwaun
Green
Keith Missen – St Davids
Janie Harwood – St Ishmaels
Leigh McShane – Amroth & Saundersfoot North
Propel
Greta Marshall – Begelly & Kilgetty
No declaration
Rob Smith – Llanrhian
Martyn Cheshire – St Ishmaels
Claire George – St Ishmaels
Dave Golding – Llangwm
Mel Phillips – Pembroke St Michael
George Manning – Pembroke Dock Central
Paul Dowson – Pembroke Dock Bush
Gordon Goff – Pembroke Dock Bufferland
Michele Wiggins – Pembroke Dock Bufferland
Party members not standing for their party
Huw Thonas – Conservative – Dinas & Newport
Jano Williams – Labour – Dinas & Newport
Bethan Price – Labour – St Davids
Robin Howells – Labour – Burton
Victoria McAndrew – Propel – Narberth Urban
Delme Harries – Conservative – Bro Gwaun
Pembroke St Mary South is a dual member ward. Standing there are:
Daphne Bush – IPG
Aaron Carey – Conservative
Reg Ebrey – Independent
David Edwards – Labour
Jonathan Grimes – Conservative
Lee Herring – Liberal Democrats
Marcel Laval – Labour
Jonathan Nutting – No Declaration
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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