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Wales Online
16-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
School posing 'significant risk' handed £500k for urgent repairs
School posing 'significant risk' handed £500k for urgent repairs A survey report by Trident identified 750 faults at Ysgol Greenhill School in Tenby Damage at Ysgol Greenhill School in Tenby. (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) Formal approval has been granted for more than £500,000 worth of urgent repairs to be made at a Tenby school, although concerns have been raised that the escalating need was only discovered by one of the governors through press reports. A special individual Cabinet member meeting of Pembrokeshire Council saw council leader Jon Harvey award a £555,946.17 contract to Trident Engineering GBR Ltd to undertake urgent concrete repair and protection works at Ysgol Greenhill School. A survey report by Trident identified 750 faults at the school following a survey in July 2024, with additional inspections carried out this February. The defects included concrete, cracks (horizontal and vertical) in concrete slabs, beams, columns and soffits, failed repairs, failed coatings, honeycombing to concrete, damage/cracks in panels, cracking to brickwork, with an increase in defective areas across the structure since the July survey. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . The members largely agreed in noting the justification behind the urgent decision made by the council leader. "We have observed an alarming acceleration in corrosion-related degradation due to the saline environment, leading to further concrete fracture, spalling, and delamination," the report stated. (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) It further added: "This deterioration poses a significant risk, as sizeable debris has been witnessed falling from the structure, endangering pedestrians and potentially damaging vehicles and surrounding infrastructure. Article continues below "Our recent revisit surveys indicate that the cracks are expanding monthly, and the overall degradation is expected to worsen as thermal movement increases in response to climatic changes. "We recommend undertaking the necessary remedial works with immediate effect. If we delay initiating the works, we will incur additional surveillance costs, which could have been avoided. "Moreover, it is of utmost importance to note that some columns have lost enough structural mass to bring their integrity into question. Trident cannot endorse the continued use of the structure unless emergency repairs are initiated promptly." Since the awarding of that contract, a report was presented at the May meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council, and councillors were urged to acknowledge the decisions taken at the emergency meeting. Councillor Harvey, supporting the proposal, mentioned that work on the school is making good progress. School governor councillor Alistair Cameron questioned whether there was any risk of increasing costs, and he received assurances that there are no such worries at present. Councillor Alec Cormack, also a governor, voiced his concerns over how information regarding the sudden need for works was communicated, revealing he only found out about the urgency following media coverage. Article continues below The council was briefed that prioritisation was being given to the March Road segment of the project, with completion aimed for by September.
Western Telegraph
09-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
War veteran Duncan, 99, lights Tenby's VE Day beacon
Duncan Hilling, who served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in India, Japan and Malaya, led the town's parade from Tudor Square as he rode in style in a World War Two USA Army jeep. After a wheelchair ride up Castle Hill, the former Bren Gun Carrier driver, who now lives in Saundersfoot, had the honour of lighting the Tenby beacon as part of the national chain. Mr Hilling is pictured in the Jeep, flanked by town mayor, Dai Morgan, mayoress Melanie Lewis, mace bearers Denise Cousins and Spike Abbott and town crier Erin Morgan. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) A large crowd gathered on Castle Hill following the parade, and there were stirring scenes as I Vow to Thee My Country was sung ahead of town crier Erin Morgan reading the VE Day tribute before the beacon lighting at 9.30pm. A large crowd gathered on Castle Hill for the ceremony. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) Commemorations in Tenby had begun more than 12 hours earlier with the reading of the VE Day proclamation and the VE Day flag being raised on one of the town wall turrets. A wreath laying ceremony at the town's war memorial was led by the Rector of Tenby, the Rev. Steve Brett. Students from Ysgol Greenhill School pay their respects at the A tribute from the police at the war memorial. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) war memorial. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) Tenby's mayor, Cllr Dai Morgan, laid a wreath on behalf of the town, and a large crowd – including many local schoolchildren – witnessed other organisations pay their respects. The evening parade moves off from Tudor Square. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) These included the Tenby branch of the Royal British legion, Tenby, Saundersfoot and Narberth Police, Ysgol Greenhill School and Tenby Sea Cadets. Mr Hilling lights the Castle Hill beacon. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography) Afterwards the Mayor - along with Major Andrew Hamilton - the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise made by the council to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. Mr Hilling is pictured with daughter Miranda Davies on the way up to Castle Hill. (Image: Gareth Davies Photography)
Pembrokeshire Herald
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Tenby writer joins Torch Theatre's Community Reviewer team
Brandon Williams to bring fresh voice to film reviews TENBY-born writer Brandon Williams is the latest addition to the Torch Theatre's Community Reviewers group. A passionate supporter of the arts and a familiar face in local creative circles, Brandon has already penned his first piece for the theatre—an insightful review of the award-winning independent film Parasite. He now looks forward to covering a wide range of films on offer at the Milford Haven-based venue in the months ahead. A former pupil of Ysgol Greenhill School, Brandon went on to study Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. He currently works as a freelance journalist, with a particular focus on football reporting. His interest in film criticism began during his teenage years, inspired by YouTube reviewers such as Mark Kermode. 'Mark Kermode's reviews were among the first I remember watching regularly,' Brandon explained. 'They led me to other channels and communities focused on film critique. As I progressed through university, I started to explore reviewing myself.' While comedy and classic films were his favourites growing up, Brandon now gravitates toward cinema with strong social or political themes. 'Some of my recent favourites include Children of Men, Divine Intervention, and Do the Right Thing—all of which explore social drama in different ways,' he said. 'I've also been working on getting over my aversion to horror films!' Looking ahead, Brandon is keen to develop his own voice as a reviewer. 'I'm still relatively new to this, so I'm aiming to sharpen my critical eye. I find it quite similar to writing football match reports—there's a kind of 'reviewer mode' I switch into, where I scrutinise more than I would if I were watching purely for fun. The real challenge is expressing those thoughts in a way that's honest and engaging.' Brandon says he's excited to grow in confidence and experience with the support of the Torch. 'I'm looking forward to discovering my own style and developing as a reviewer with their encouragement.'
