The Bedroom Tax has had a big impact on Neyland and I am really worried by the people who have been hit hard and are enduring hardship and worry. Figures which I have obtained from the Local Authority show that 22 households in Neyland East Ward, my own ward and 24 in Neyland West have seen a 14 per cent drop in their housing benefit because they are deemed to have one spare bedroom. Those with two spare bedrooms have seen a drop of 25% and this involves 9 households in Neyland East and 6 in Neyland West.
Anyone needing advice or assistance should by all means give me a ring and I will signpost them to appropriate advice. I know that the Revenues Department of the County Council have been incredibly supportive of those seeking answers.
Neyland Pirates football teams in Annual Welsh Super Cup
Although not directly connected to Neyland Sporting teams – 12 players from Neyland Pirates football teams recently took part in the 30th Annual Welsh Super Cup playing for various PG10 teams
PG10 Coaching run a football development centre in Pembrokeshire alongside other centres in Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, Llanelli and soon to be opening one in Llandovery
The children who all represented Neyland with great performances, behaviour, skill levels were
Aiden Emery-Davies
Rhys Power
Rocco Hibbert-Braithwaite
Caleb Emery-Davies
Aaron Jones
Tyler Sutton
Leo Perkins
Kyle Hewett
James Davies
Fletcher Picton
Stephen Brown
Oliver Booth
Attached is a photo of teh Under 9 PG10 teams which included Tyler, Rhys, Fletcher and Rocco
Wild flowers in Frederick St
The beautiful wild flower mixture in the flower bed at the top of Frederick Street has attracted a lot of compliments
First world war centenary
A special First World War centenary flag and ‘poppy’ bunting is hung outside the Neyland Council Offices on the centenary of the was officially starting on 4 August 1914
Neyland AFC
This evening Neyland Town Development Committee awarded the club £500 towards its new netting. Neyland Mayor Simon Hancock said ‘The Neyland AFC does terrific work in the community and we want to recognise this by helping them in a practical way to maintain their facilities.’
Neyland Carnival 2014
The Neyland Carnival held on 13 July was absolutely great. The overcast patchy drizzle did nothing to dampen spirits as hundreds of spectators line
d the route from the starting point of the Rose & Willow. It then proceeded down Honeyborough Road, Kensington Road, Riverside Avenue, Promenade, Hish Street and John Street to the Athgletic Club field.
The floats and walking contestants put in so much effort; everything was of the highest quality. The best street went to Harbour Close with their take on the Roaring Twenties.
Here are some of the pics of some of the entries. Huge thanks must go to Malcolm Hawkins and his small band of RAOB brothers for arranging the carnival and everyone agreed it was an outstanding success. The merriment lasted all day and there was no incident or disturbance of the slightest kind.
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Neyland Good Neighbours Scheme
The Neyland Good Neighbours Scheme members met recently and are planning to hold an information day at the Hazelbeach Community Mission Hall during the autumn. The GNS is one of thirteen in Pembrokeshire and represents low-level, non-emergency chores and assistance from members of the public to older, more vulnerable residents. Please contact Ms Rachel Gibby of PCC on 01437 764551 for further information.
Pembrokeshire County Council changing village
The Pembrokeshire County Council changing village is being constructed by WJG Evans and should be finished in August. It is one of the best improvements over the past few years and represents a £500,000 investment. The new building will house four changing rooms and a gym and replaced the dilapidated old pool and stand.
The Pembrokeshire Housing Association scheme in St Clement’s Road
The Pembrokeshire Housing Association scheme in St Clement’s Road is progressing well. There will be four one-bed flats and one two-bed unit. The investment is around £400,000 and local housing applicants will be given preference. When it is remembered how this was an overgrown mess, a dumping ground, this scheme is an excellent regeneration project tidying up the area which will provide housing for local people.
