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Western Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Milford Haven function centre ourdoor dining area refused
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Lee Bridges sought retrospective permission for works to provide an external dining area at the Grade-II-listed Masonic Hall, Imperial Function Centre, 1 Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven, the works having started in May 2021. The application was supported by Milford Haven Town Council, but objections had been raised by the council's Head of Infrastructure and Historic Buildings Conservation Officer, along with three letters of objection from the public. The scheme was indirectly brought before planners after an enforcement investigation was started in July 2021 to look into a breach of conditions of a previously approved scheme for a new external door to provide an external dining area, an officer report saying the development was not being carried out in accordance with the previously approved plans. That led to a 2023 application as a form of regularisation, broadly similar to the current one, which was refused in late 2024. An officer report recommending refusal for the current scheme says submitted plans 'are not an accurate illustration of the 'as built development''. It added: 'This application seeks to regularise the proposal, however, it does not address all the reasons for refusal as set out within [the previously refused] planning application,' going on to say: 'In respect of environmental impacts, the visual impact of the proposed development harms the setting of the Masonic Hall, a Grade-II-listed building. The proposal also fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.' Objections from the public, two from the same person, raised concerns including impact on residential amenity, and the conservation area, and not addressing issues raised in the enforcement notice. The officer report concluded: 'It is considered that the application would not comply with the policies of the Pembrokeshire Local Development Plan. The proposal fails to have special regard to preserving or enhancing the historic environment, therefore does not comply with the duty under The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 and planning permission shall be refused.' The scheme was refused on grounds including 'a harmful visual impact on the character and appearance of the listed building and this part of the Milford Haven Conservation Area,' the development being of an unacceptable design, and the lack of a Green Infrastructure Statement. Back in February, a call for the scheme to be decided by councillors rather than planning officers was narrowly turned down, after the committee's chair cast a second vote. Members voted three in favour of it being decided by committee, and three against; chair Cllr Guy Woodham casting a second vote in the event of a tie, again voting against the call, meaning it was later decided by officers.
Western Telegraph
03-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Catchment area change for Haverfordwest school approved
At Pembrokeshire County Council's Cabinet meeting of June 2, members were asked to amend the school catchment area for Waldo Williams Primary School so that the new school site sits within its boundary. Back in 2019, Waldo Williams Primary School was established and utilised on both of the former school sites for Mount Airey Nursery and Infants School and Haverfordwest Church in Wales VC School after they were previously discontinued. Following a refurbishment of the school building as part of the Council's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, Waldo Williams Primary School moved to the former Ysgol Glan Cleddau School site at Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest in February 2022. 'However, the new school site currently sits marginally outside the existing catchment area, and it is logical that this is addressed by amending the catchment boundary,' report for members said. It added: 'It is proposed that, with effect from September 2025: The catchment area for Waldo Williams Primary School is extended marginally eastwards to include the location of the new school site on Scarrowscant Lane with the catchment area for Fenton Community Primary School realigned accordingly.' It concluded: 'It is acknowledged that the school site moved in February 2022, and the catchment area should have been amended at that time, but this was an oversight,' adding: 'There is evidence that no current pupils live in the area subject to the proposed change and extending the catchment area will therefore merely formalise access to the school in the future.' It was recommended that 'Cabinet approves the proposal to extend the catchment area of Waldo Williams Primary School to include the location of the new school site on Scarrowscant Lane, with the catchment area for Fenton Community Primary School realigned accordingly'. Members unanimously backed the recommendation, which had been moved by Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language Cllr Guy Woodham.
Western Telegraph
22-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Portfield School pupils leave their mark on new building
The students attended a 'topping-out' ceremony to celebrate the completion of the highest point of their new school building. At the event, they had the chance to sign one of the first steel beams and leave handprints on a wall, symbolising their integral role in the school community and the promising future ahead. The event was hosted by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd and attended by staff, pupils, governors, senior council officers, and project team members. Headteacher Sarah Hartley said: "We were thrilled to involve our pupils in this important moment. "The new building represents a new chapter for Portfield School, and it's wonderful that our children could be part of its foundations." Councillor Guy Woodham, the council's cabinet member for education and the Welsh language, expressed his satisfaction with the progress. He said: "Whilst I was unable to attend the event myself, my colleagues have shared with me their experience of the event, and the excellent progress being made on the new building at the school. "This development will provide much needed modern, inclusive accommodation for the learners, and I am particularly pleased that the project remains on budget, and on programme, which means that Portfield School will be in a position to move into the building in December 2025." Pupils shared their excitement about the event. One said: "We had to wear protective clothing before entering the building site. "Being able to write my name on one of the walls in the new building was really cool. "I am very grateful to have been chosen to write my name in the new build, it is extremely cool. "Even though I am leaving this year, my name will be there forever." The project is being funded by the Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council as part of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Capital programme.
Pembrokeshire Herald
20-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Car fire closes Market Street in Haverfordwest
PUPILS from Portfield School have had the exciting opportunity to leave their mark on history as work continues at pace at their fantastic new school. The pupils attended an event to mark the reaching of the highest point of the new building, traditionally known as the 'topping-out' ceremony. The event gave pupils a chance to sign one of the first steel beams, and leaving handprints on a wall, symbolising their role at the heart of the school community and the bright future ahead. The event was hosted by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd and was attended by staff, pupils, governors, senior Council officers and officers from the project team to celebrate the key milestone. Headteacher Sarah Hartley said: 'We were thrilled to involve our pupils in this important moment. The new building represents a new chapter for Portfield School, and it's wonderful that our children could be part of its foundations.' The Council's Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language, Cllr. Guy Woodham, said that he was extremely pleased at the progress being made. 'Whilst I was unable to attend the event myself, my colleagues have shared with me their experience of the event, and the excellent progress being made on the new building at the school. 'This development will provide much needed modern, inclusive accommodation for the learners, and I am particularly pleased that the project remains on budget, and on programme, which means that Portfield School will be in a position to move into the building in December 2025.' Following their visit, pupils made the following comments: 'We had to wear protective clothing before entering the building site. Being able to write my name on one of the walls in the new building was really cool. I am very grateful to have been chosen to write my name in the new build it is extremely cool. Even though I am leaving this year my name will be there for ever.' 'Oh it was fun! I put my hand in paint and then put it on the wall.' The project is being funded by Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council as part of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Capital programme.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Fit and healthy' Pembrokeshire man's incurable cancer shock
A man diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer is urging others to get tested. Guy Woodham, 56 from Milford Haven, who was diagnosed with the disease, is encouraging men to attend a Prostate Cymru event in Narberth. The charity is on a mission to test more than 3,000 men across the nation for prostate cancer, with a stop at Narberth RFC on June 1. This comes as men continue to face challenges in obtaining a free PSA test from their GP, despite the fact that prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. So far, more than 1,400 men have been tested, with 90 receiving a red alert, advising them to visit their GP for further investigation. The charity is urging men aged 50 or over, or those aged 45 or over with a family history of prostate cancer or who are black, to get tested. The councillor and former mayor of Milford Haven, was 55 when his GP suggested a series of tests as a 'bit of an MOT.' He was fit, healthy, and had no symptoms. Mr Woodham said: "My GP phoned me to tell me that my PSA reading was raised. "I was referred to a urologist and had further tests which showed an abnormality. "I braced myself to hear that I might need surgery but I wasn't prepared to hear the news that it was already stage four and that it had spread to the bone. "Suddenly, I had incurable, advanced cancer." Mr Woodham, who led a team of more than 20 on Prostate Cymru's Big Walk last year which raised more than £10,000, is currently responding well to treatment. He said: "Hopefully my story's helped at least one other person. "Because if you catch it early, something can be done. "Most of the time, I feel positive. "I still don't have any symptoms and I have virtually no side effects from hormone treatment." The campaign sees more than 3,000 tests set to be made available, costing more than £100,000. Prostate Cymru is working with sponsors at each event to make this possible, while individuals will be asked to donate £10. JCP Solicitors has chosen Prostate Cymru as its charity of the year and is sponsoring the Narberth testing event. Director and CEO Hayley Davies said: "It's important for us to support local causes, and we are pleased to play our part in raising awareness of prostate cancer. "We also want to help our colleagues, their families, and local communities access PSA testing." On the day, a specialist nurse and consultant will be on hand to provide more detailed information on the test, and what happens in the event of a positive test result. To register for a test, email psatest@
