Senedd rejects Conservative calls for £660m tax cuts
Senedd members voted down Conservative calls to cut taxes for 1.7 million people in Wales.
Sam Rowlands said his party would use devolved tax powers...
‘Something must be done’: Senedd debates calls for smartphone-free schools
Senedd members warned "something must be done" with smartphones causing disruption in classrooms and fuelling mental health problems among pupils.
Carolyn Thomas, who chairs the...
Senedd unites to pass ‘truly historic’ Welsh education bill
The Senedd unanimously passed a "far-reaching, truly historic" bill aimed at transforming education as part of the ambition of reaching a million Welsh speakers...
First minister leads tributes to ‘champion of women’s health’
Wales' first minister led cross-party tributes in the Senedd to a passionate campaigner who fought to improve services for fellow cancer patients.
Eluned Morgan paid...
Kilgetty Toilets
A transfer of a Pembrokeshire village’s public toilets to the community council from the county council won’t lead to it forking out for remial...
Tourism Tax “Stunt”
A recent announcement that Pembrokeshire will not adopt the contentious ‘tourism tax’ for overnight visitor accommodation during its current administration, was labelled a “publicity...
Castle Care Home Approved
A scheme to convert a disused care home next to a Pembrokeshire castle to a house has been approved by county planners.
In an application...
Newgale Road Opposition
A petition calling on Pembrokeshire County Council to halt a proposed road realignment scheme at a coastal village, and instead look at a cheaper...
‘We can’t afford to wait any longer’: Senedd demands action on...
Senedd members called for urgent action to tackle the "frightening reality" of nature loss in Wales, with legally binding biodiversity targets still four years...
Sam Ryder Among ‘Climate Heroes’ Going To Glastonbury Festival By Train
A host of musical stars will let the train take the strain as they travel to perform at the Glastonbury Festival, and you can...
Conversion Of Former To Home Approved
Plans to convert a Victorian era former primary school to a home have been given the go-ahead by Pembrokeshire County Council.
David Hanney had sought...
AS YN BEIRNIADU CYMHARIAETH “AMHRIODOL” GAVIN A STACEY Y PRIF WEINIDOG
Mewn araith i’r Senedd, disgrifiodd Sioned Williams AS ymateb yr Aelod Seneddol i doriadau lles Llafur fel un "di-chwaeth"
Mae Sioned Williams AS, llefarydd Plaid...
MS CALLS OUT “CRASS” GAVIN & STACEY ANALOGY BY FIRST MINISTER
In a speech to the Senedd, Sioned Williams MS described the FM’s response to UK Labour welfare cuts as “tasteless”
Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru’s...
Senedd debates Labour’s record as election looms
Senedd members debated the Labour Welsh Government's record over the past four years, with the next election looming in 12 months.
Rhun ap Iorwerth accused...
Older people’s voices ‘must be heard’ on bus reforms
The older people's commissioner for Wales warned people could be denied a meaningful say about a major shake-up of bus services due to a...
Major shake-up of Welsh language education reaches final stage
An overhaul of Welsh language education cleared the penultimate hurdle in the Senedd, with new school categories and legal requirements on the horizon.
Senedd members...
Senedd backs data bill despite constitutional concerns
The Senedd signed off on the UK Government's data bill despite constitutional concerns, with the proposed legislation "completely failing" a key test set by...
‘We must never forget’: Senedd unites to mark 80th anniversary of...
Wales' first minister led tributes to the sacrifices of past generations as the Senedd marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Eluned...
Doggy Daycare Plans
A scheme for a dog daycare centre on the site of a former garden centre has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners.
In an application to...
Improvements To Haverfordwest’s Wetherspoons Backed
Improvements to security and staff facilities, as well as improving accessibility at Pembrokeshire’s only Wetherspoons public house have been backed by county planners.
In an...
Official Opening Of £60m A40 Scheme
A major £60m road improvement scheme on one of the main roads into Pembrokeshire was officially opened today, May 2, an investment “that will...
Potential Speed Limit Reduction
The speed limit through a Pembrokeshire village, which has previously seen ‘serious safety concerns’ raised, could be reduced.
Pembrokeshire councillors, last November, considered a petition...
Extra Regeneration Grants
Extra funding has been secured for two regeneration projects in Haverfordwest, and increases in costs will see no additional burden to the council, senior...
Holiday Let Garage
Plans to allow a garage at a house near Haverfordwest to be converted to a family annexe/holiday let, which could lead to the applicants...
Cattle Building Used Without Permission
A Pembrokeshire dairy farm building became workspaces for craftspeople, web designers, marine surveyors, and even TV production after bovine TB restrictions were lifted and...
Call For Crown Estate Devolution Backed By Senior Councillors
A call for Pembrokeshire to support the Crown Estate assets in Wales being devolved to its people is to be considered by full council...
Welsh Government considers abandoning ‘ill-advised’ cancer target
A key ambition for 80% of cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days could be dropped because services have little chance of hitting...
Police Station Move Backed Despite Objections
A call to move Pembroke Dock’s police station from its Water Street location to a former council building has been narrowly backed despite safety...
Ministers urged to act over school violence ‘epidemic’
Senedd members demanded urgent action to address an "epidemic" of violence after a 14-year-old became the first person convicted of attempted murder in a...
Call for legal minimum NHS dentist staffing levels
Senedd members called for legally binding minimum staffing levels in NHS dentistry amid concerns services face an existential crisis.
Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru's shadow...
MS calls for late Heart of Wales Line services to reinstatement
The shortcomings of the Calon Cymru railway line were raised in the Senedd yesterday (Wednesday, 30 April), following complaints that Cefin Campbell, Plaid Cymru...
AS yn galw am adfer gwasanaethau hwyr Llinell Calon Cymru
Cafodd ddiffygion llinell reilffordd Calon Cymru eu codi’n y Senedd ddoe (dydd Mercher, 30 Ebrill), yn dilyn cwynion y mae Cefin Campbell, Aelod Plaid...
First minister under fire over ‘betrayal’ of steel workers
Wales' first minister came under fire over the Labour UK Government's decision to step in to save Scunthorpe steelworks after failing to do the...
Cabinet Members Step Down
Two senior members of Pembrokeshire County Council are to step down from their Cabinet positions this May, members of the council’s Cabinet heard.
At the...
£213,000 Community Transport Enablers
Funding of more than £213,000 for a Pembrokeshire community transport charity group, which supports some of the county’s most vulnerable residents, has been backed...
£6.7m Affordable Housing Contract
A £6.7m contract to build 24 affordable homes for the over-55s at the “eyesore” site of the former Motor World building in Milford Haven...
Consultation On Full Federation Of Two Schools
The start of a formal consultation of a potential federation of two Pembrokeshire schools has been backed by senior councillors.
At the April 28 meeting...
Transfer Of Public Toilet To Council Approved
A call for St Davids to take over the responsibility of a public toilet in the city has been given the go-ahead by senior...
Flats At Gym/Former Church Approved
Previously refused plans to convert an upstairs storage area for a gym on the site of a former Pembrokeshire town centre church, to a...
Slurry Lagoon Plans Go Ahead
Plans to build a new slurry lagoon at a 650-dairy herd Pembrokeshire farm have been given the go-ahead.
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council,...
‘Eyesore’ Hotel Demolition
Works have started on the demolition of the “eyesore” site of the fire-ravaged former Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke Dock, which will see 35 affordable...
Teaching Sensitive Subjects
In my career, I taught secondary, further and higher education. I took a few years break in the middle working at the BBC.
I was...
Newgale Road Alignment
A public consultation has been launched on the first phase of a potential inland realignment of a Pembrokeshire seaside road which has been hit...
76 Home Seaside Scheme
Plans for a development of 76 homes in a Pembrokeshire seaside village have formally been submitted to the national park.
In an application to Pembrokeshire...
Solar Farm Scheme
Amendments to a previously granted scheme for a south Pembrokeshire solar farm by using higher specification panels which would actually see less land covered...
One Planet Development Refused
A scheme for a rural Pembrokeshire One Planet Development, which would eventually include a charcuterie business using meats from a rare breed ‘flerd’ and...
Teifi River Fifth Most Polluted In UK, Figures Suggest
The river Teifi is the fifth most sewage-polluted river in the UK, according to figures from campaign group surfers Against Sewage.
The Teifi, which forms...
Memorial & Sanctuary Scheme Approved
A west Wales mother’s poignant call for a permanent Pembrokeshire memorial – and sanctuary – in memory of her late daughter has been backed by...
Care Home Conversion Approved
Works to a prominent listed Pembrokeshire hotel have been given the go-ahead by national park planners.
In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Simon...






















































