Cllr. Paul Harries

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill No. 6
Stopped 18/04/22 14:30
Note
There has been a problem at the Cwm Pumping Station 17th/18th April. It appears that there has been a leaking pipe. My understanding is that this has only caused a problem in the vicinity of the Pumping Station and has now been resolved.

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill No. 6
Start 12/04/22 @11:10

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill No. 5
Stopped 07/04/22 @14:19

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill No. 5
Started 04/04/22 @ 19:21

Support for Ukraine update

Sent: Monday, 28 Mar, 22 At 12:57
Subject: Welsh Government support for Ukraine update 4
Register a business or organisation to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Wales
If you are able to offer help as a business or an organisation, we need you to tell us about the help you can give.
We need things like:
•Large scale accommodation for refugees and their families, such as hotels and holiday parks
•Transport to take people to their new homes
•Supplies such as food, clothes and sanitary products
•Translators and interpreters
https://gov.wales/register-business-or-organisation-help-ukrainian-refugees-coming-wales
Advice on how public bodies can support the Homes for Ukraine scheme: https://gov.wales/homes-ukraine-guidance-local-authorities
Cofrestrwch fusnes neu sefydliad i helpu ffoaduriaid o Wcráin sy’n dod i Gymru
Os ydych chi'n gallu cynnig help fel busnes neu sefydliad, mae angen i chi ddweud wrthym am yr help y gallwch ei roi.
Mae angen pethau fel:
•Llety ar raddfa fawr i ffoaduriaid a'u teuluoedd, fel gwestai a pharciau gwyliau
•Cludiant i fynd â phobl i'w cartrefi Newydd
•Cyflenwadau fel bwyd, dillad a chynhyrchion iechydol
•Cyfieithwyr a chyfieithwyr ar y pryd
Cofrestrwch fusnes neu sefydliad i helpu ffoaduriaid o Wcráin sy’n dod i Gymru | LLYW.CYMRU
Cyngor ar sut gall awdurdodau lleol gefnogi’r cynllun Cartrefi i Wcráin: Cartrefi i Wcráin: canllawiau i awdurdodau lleol | LLYW.CYMRU

Homes for Ukraine: guidance for local authorities | GOV.WALES Advice on how public bodies can support the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Press release from Pembrokeshire County Council 23/03/22

Pembrokeshire stands with Ukraine: Community Hub is here to help

In Pembrokeshire, we welcome refugees seeking a safe home in our communities.

This was demonstrated with our ongoing support to Syrian refugees – and we will do what we can to support people escaping war in Ukraine.

As part of that commitment and response, Pembrokeshire County Council, in partnership with PAVS, who run the Community Hub will expand its current offer to people who are arriving from Ukraine, and their host families/sponsors.

The Community Hub first went live in March 2020 to assist in the response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, and continues to act as a one-stop shop for people in Pembrokeshire who do not have support networks and who are looking for information and support. It is also a contact point for people wanting to volunteer and get involved in their local community, but don’t know where to start. With the news of the crisis in Ukraine, it has now been repositioned to help once again.

The Community Hub Team are awaiting the finer detail of the support that will be offered at a Welsh and UK level for people arriving in Pembrokeshire, but in the meantime are coordinating offers of support and assistance that are being received from people across the county.

For now, the Community Hub is looking for volunteers who speak certain languages and would like to support Ukrainians arriving in Pembrokeshire.

There are a number of languages that are spoken in Ukraine including Ukrainian, Russian, Crimean Tatar, Moldavian, Hunga***n, Romanian and Bulga***n. If you would like to volunteer your language skills, please contact the Hub on 01437 776301 or [email protected]

Pembrokeshire County Council will be working alongside PAVS and other agencies to identify the groups and networks that will be instrumental in supporting people as they move to Pembrokeshire and become local residents. The Community Hub will be releasing more community call-outs for support over the coming weeks.

Pembrokeshire County Council Chief Executive Will Bramble said:

“This has been an incredible effort from everyone involved during a fast moving situation and I thank everyone who has worked to make this happen.

“To see community groups help in their own locality and our officers and partners working with them to coordinate a response is truly heartening.

“The Ukrainian crisis has presented us with the biggest refugee challenge in Europe since the Second World War. But by working together we can demonstrate our compassion and kindness to those facing traumatic and significant difficulties.”

At present the Hub’s working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, but these will be reviewed to manage demand and provide a timely response.

Pembrokeshire County Council will be playing its part to help some of the refugees coming to Wales and ensure they receive the right support when they arrive. As an Authority we are still waiting for further advice on what is required – but we are continuing to liaise with the Welsh and UK Government’s and key external partners.

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill No. 4
Started 11/03/22 @ 11:46
Stopped 18/03/22 @ 11:49

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis - PCC press release

Pembrokeshire County Council statement:

‘Pembrokeshire County Council is working with colleagues in the Welsh and UK administrations in regards to preparedness planning on this fluid situation.

‘We understand that many will want to assist during this time of crisis. Please visit the Welsh Government website for information on what support is available and advice for those wishing to make a donation.

‘To ensure consistency, people who have a room in their home and want to help, can register their details for the Homes for Ukraine scheme online.

‘Further accommodation options are also currently being developed in conjunction with Welsh Government, and details of these will be published as more detail is known.

‘We stand in support with Ukraine and admire the incredible bravery being shown by the country’s armed forces and civilians alike, while hoping for a lasting peace.’

Message from DCWW received 14/03/22
There is ongoing correspondence regarding duration, frequency and volume of spills.

Hi Paul,
I’ve spoken to the Engineer who organised the CCTV surveys of;

• Castle street, Market Street, Long Street to Ysgol Bro Ingli
• Upper St Mary’s Street, Lower St Marys Street/ Junction of Maes Morfa
• Kings Terrace, Kings Street, Feidr Bentick,
• Newport Business Park

Initial feedback is that the sewers are generally in good condition. There was some minor silt noted and a few roots which have found their way through joints, both of which will be removed, but otherwise there was no notable water ingress, or surface water connections. The surveys were conducted during changeable weather so we’re reasonably confident that we’ have picked up anything untoward.

The next step is to move our surveys further down the catchment, towards where we have previously ‘bifurcated’ the sewer to create additional storage. These have been promoted to the contractor and we will have further update at the end of April. I appreciate that this is perhaps not the outcome that you’d have hoped for, but the methodical approach will ensure that we identify where the additional flows are coming from.

As for the pumping station, I understand that the Treatment Team have attended site and can confirm that the pumps are operating as expected, it appears it is excess flows which are overcoming the pump set.

As we’ve discussed before, the way that the Spill Alert is set up (12/24 hours spill blocks) means that we leave a site in ‘spill’ until the sensor has reported a full 24 hours at the ‘low level’. This does unfortunately mean that there will be days where we only discharge for shorter periods (as low as 15 minutes), but the whole day count as a spill. From a discussion with my colleagues in the SmartHub a stop notice is due imminently.

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill Ref No.2
Started 4/2/22 @ 03:17
Stopped 5/2/22 @ 07:17
Spill Ref No.3
Started 12/02/22 @ 11:19
Stopped 09/03/22 @ 07:17

Further update to follow

Please see an update from DCWW received on the 2nd Feb regarding the investigation into the spills at Cwm.

Hi Paul,
Our ‘Lift n Look’ exercise went well and we identified a number of areas in Newport sewerage network requiring further, more detailed investigation.

We’ve initially promoted a number of CCTV investigations on the main sewer’s at the locations below:

• Castle street, Market Street, Long Street to Ysgol Bro Ingli
• Upper St Mary’s Street, Lower St Marys Street/ Junction of Maes Morfa
• Kings Terrace, Kings Street, Feidr Bentick,
• Newport Business Park

Depending on what we do (or don’t) find there may be a need for further surveys, but this will all provide a more granular picture of the sewer network in Newport.

We anticipate having some further updates for you by the end of the month

Note: Our CCTV surveys will require our crews to work in the highway. Whilst the surveys do not take very long to complete, we will endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum.
We’d like apologise in advance for any temporary inconvenience that they may cause.


Regards

Dave Keen



Wastewater Infrastructure Client Manager
Wastewater Assets - Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Wastewater Assets – Smashing our Measures of Success

There is a 3d digital workshop mapping workshop on Parrog on the 4th Feb. Registration is required and places are restricted to 12 people. See posters (Post Office etc) for more info.

Please find below the latest information from DCWW CSO Alert Service regarding Newport Cwm SPS discharge.
Spill Ref No.1
Started 16/01/22 @ 05:37
Stopped 19/01/22 @ 12:50

Following consultation with DCWW an update of the investigation as supplied by DCWW on the 20th Jan 2022 is as follows.

Two of our engineers attended site on Tuesday (18th Jan 2022) to investigate potential catchment issues in Newport. Their focus started at the Newport Cwm pumping station where they identified a couple of potential issues which will need to be ruled out as part of our ongoing investigation, namely the operation of the flushing chamber and the associated penstock, and any potential impact its operation may have upon pumping station performance.

Attempts to lift upstream manhole chambers were less successful, due to a couple of reasons. Firstly several chamber needed to be located and ‘dug out’ to allow them to be lifted which ate into the time the team had onsite. Secondly the sewers in the lower reaches near the pumping station were observed to be at 80% capacity. At this level it is difficult to identify the direction that flows are entering the chambers are coming from and their proportionate impact.

With the weather forecast remaining dry for the coming week we intend to return to site next Wednesday to continue our investigations and further develop our understanding of the challenges we’re facing at the pumping station.

I am hoping to meet with DCWW on Wednesday 26th Jan 2022.

On other matters I am grateful to Grace Hagan for contacting Paul Davies MS.
DCWW have provided answers to some of my questions via Paul Davies on the 20th Jan 2022 see below.

In response to the points both you and Councillor Harries have raised I can confirm that we are investigating the issues at Newport Cwm thoroughly and as quickly as we can. The timescales for resolving the spill numbers will depend upon what issues are found during our inquiries, and we’ll update Councillor Harries, as we progress with our investigations.

To answer the questions raised.

1. I understand that this alert ref No 3 has no relevance to the actual number of spills in 2021. Is this correct?
a. This is correct, the sensor was moved slightly to a better location and recalibrated to the correct levels required. Unfortunately, a delay occurred in updating our Spill Alert system to the new sensor in our telemetry system. As such the number of spills recorded on the alert is incorrect.

2. Is the spill monitor now operating correctly in a calibrated manner?
a. Yes, the work to recalibrate the sensor was completed in June 2021.

3. How many spills have there been in 2021?
a. We can provide an initial figure of 136 spills in total, for a total spill duration of 2423 hours. Please note this figure is still subject to us completing our Quality Assurance process as part of our Annual EDM return to our regulator, Natural Resource Wales (NRW). This return is due at the end of February 2022 and will be on the public record thereafter. If, because of this quality assurance process the spill figure changes, we’ll update Councillor Harries and explain our reasoning for the changes.

4. Are the spills screened to remove solid matter?
a. Yes, there is a 6mm static screen on the overflow.

5. The reason given for the CSO alert is “Weather Conditions”. Please note there has been no rain in the vicinity for a prolonged period. Is this reason valid?
a. Whilst we would expect, some catchments have a prolonged ‘drain-down’ period after rainfall, however, in this instance it appears excessive. We’re investigating the upstream sewer network to better understand if there are issues which may be impacting this prolonged spill period. We’ve committed to provide Councillor Harries a verbal update on our progress by tomorrow and we’ll discuss our findings and next steps with him at this time.

6. I understand that the exact duration of the actual spill is not as indicated by the alert.
a. The spill which occurred on 25 December 2020 started and stopped several times between 26 December and 30 December 2020. Due to the way spills are reported we need a 12-hour period clear of spills before we can issue out a ‘stop’ alert and as such none were issued. The site then spilled continuously from 30 December to 13 January where it once again stopped spilling periodically. A stop notice was finally issued on 15 January 2021.

7. Are the pumps at Cwm working at the correct capacity and functioning as they should?
a. The Pumps at Newport Cwm SPS are functioning as they are expected to, however, they are not quite delivering the full flow rate we would expect. Currently the flow is between 10-11litres per second against an expected 13.7 litres per second. Our operation team is currently investigating this, and we’ll update Councillor Harries on our findings in due course.
I hope the above has answered all your queries and offered assurances that we’re in contact with Councillor Harries and will continue to do so.

Please note I have been notified by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water CSO Alert Service that the Newport Cwm SPS discharged as at the following times.
1. Start 25/12/21 @ 18:05
Stop 15/01/22 @ 17:07
2. Start 16/01/22 05:37
Stop.....Continuing
I am informed that the spills are not continuous during the times as stated.
DCWW have stated that "I have a couple of Engineers from my Team attending Newport Cwm tomorrow (Tuesday 18th Jan) to undertake an initial Network investigation ( a ‘Lift and Look’).
This will identify if there are any significant cross connections or infiltration issues in the upstream catchment. If nothing is found it will help to prioritise a more detailed investigation to follow on."

I am expecting an update on Thursday.

20 December, 2021

NEW INTERACTIVE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY MAP FOR PEMBROKESHIRE NOW ONLINE

Members of the public can now easily view the public rights of way they have access to within their locality and further afield in Pembrokeshire, thanks to a new interactive map.

Known as the definitive Public Rights of Way map, it allows users to view footpaths and bridleways throughout the county, as well as restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.

It can be viewed on Pembrokeshire County Council’s website at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/definitive-map/working-copy-of-the-definitive-public-rights-of-way-map

A useful feature is that if users click on a path, it will show its ID number and so if they have any concerns or want to discuss a path they will have the ID number to hand.

It will also show them if there has been any modification of the path since the consolidated definitive map was produced in 2012.

The new map was produced by the IT and GIS teams within Pembrokeshire County Council.

• If you have queries, please contact the Definitive Map Officer and Conservation Assistant on [email protected]

Photograph: by Trevor Theobald

MAP HAWLIAU TRAMWY CYHOEDDUS NEWYDD AR GYFER SIR BENFRO NAWR AR-LEIN

Gall aelodau o'r cyhoedd bellach weld yn hawdd yr hawliau tramwy cyhoeddus mae ganddynt fynediad iddynt yn eu hardal ac ymhellach i ffwrdd yn Sir Benfro, diolch i fap rhyngweithiol newydd.

Gyda’r teitl Map Hawliau Tramwy Cyhoeddus diffiniol, mae'n caniatáu i ddefnyddwyr weld llwybrau troed a llwybrau ceffylau ledled y sir, yn ogystal â chilffyrdd cyfyngedig a chilffyrdd sy'n agored i bob traffig.

Gellir ei weld ar wefan Cyngor Sir Penfro yn:
https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/map-diffiniol/copi-gweithio-map-diffiniol

Nodwedd ddefnyddiol yw, os bydd defnyddwyr yn clicio ar lwybr, bydd yn dangos ei rif adnabod ac felly os oes ganddynt unrhyw bryderon neu os ydynt am drafod llwybr bydd ganddynt y rhif adnabod wrth law.

Bydd hefyd yn eu dangos os bu unrhyw addasiad i'r llwybr ers i'r map diffiniol cyfunol gael ei gynhyrchu yn 2012.

Cynhyrchwyd y map newydd gan y timau TG a GIS yng Nghyngor Sir Penfro.

• Os oes gennych ymholiadau, cysylltwch â'r Swyddog Map Diffiniol a'r Cynorthwy-ydd Cadwraeth ar [email protected]

Copi Gweithio - Map Diffiniol Mae'r wybodaeth hawliau tramwy a gyflwynir ar y map hwn yn seiliedig ar wybodaeth o'r copi gwaith o'r map diffiniol o hawliau tramwy cyhoeddus yn Sir Benfro (“y map diffiniol”). NID y map diffiniol mohono. Ni ellir gwarantu cywirdeb y wybodaeth hon. Y bwriad yw ei ddefnyddio at ddibenion hamdden...

I think this is brilliant.
https://youtu.be/zZPXqkn7FYY

It's beginning to look a lot like Coldplay! Here's the 2021 Christmas Number 1 courtesy of the PCC Housing Building Maintenance Team

Please see below a statement from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water regarding the Cwm Pumping Station.
This is a result of protracted discussion over the last year.
I am anticipating further answers to my questions.

Statement from Welsh Water

Re: Cwm Pumping Station

14 December 2021

We have recently undertaken a review of the spill monitor on our Cwm pumping station near Newport. The pumping station plays an essential role in pumping wastewater to our nearby wastewater treatment works for treatment before it is safely returned to the environment. During periods of heavy rain, the pump’s capacity can be exceeded when too much rainwater enters the system. When this happens, a safety system operates which releases stormwater from the system into the nearby sea which is necessary otherwise the wastewater would back up, potentially causing flooding to people’s homes and gardens. Around 95% of what is released to the sea under these conditions is rainwater.

During our recent review of the monitor on the pumping station which monitors the frequency and duration of spills, we unfortunately found that the monitor had not been calibrated correctly when it was installed. Regrettably this means that it has not been recording all of the spills as it should have.

This means that the number of spills is higher than we had originally reported. In 2020 we had reported that the number of spills was 24 however it is likely the number was around 193. It is important to point out however that while the station is operating more frequently than originally thought, there has been no deterioration in performance and this has not impacted the overall quality of the bathing water which this year achieved the Excellent standard in the 2021 Bathing Water Results. We would also add that the catchment area for our wastewater system here is relatively small therefore the amount of stormwater that is released is also relatively small which again means it is not impacting on the overall bathing water quality.

We appreciate that the fact the number of spills is higher will be disappointing to people and we do apologise for not having calibrated the monitor correctly in the first place. This has now been corrected and the monitor is recording the correct number of spills.

The increase in reported spills has now triggered an investigation from our Wastewater Teams to better understand our Assets performance and where the excess flows are coming from.

Ends

14 December, 2021
Start a rewarding, caring career with Pembrokeshire County Council

If you want a rewarding, challenging career, would like to make a difference and you are a compassionate, committed and caring person, why not consider working in care?

Pembrokeshire County Council is looking people with these qualities to join its social care teams.

Social care experience and qualifications are not always required; many people working in social care have come from many different jobs and backgrounds.

Some come to the role with valuable life skills and life experience especially time spent caring for people close to them.

“Careers in social care can open up wide ranging future development opportunities, job security, and offer people the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives,” said Cllr Tessa Hodgson, Cabinet Member for Social Care.

“Why don’t you use your transferable life and career skills and apply for a role with us?”

To find out about:
• the variety of job vacancies in social care
• real stories from people working in social care
• training and qualification opportunities in social care
• support on your career journey, whether you are new to care or more experienced,
please visit the Council’s website at:

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/work-in-social-care

For the latest advice and press releases relating to coronavirus, please view: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
For press queries, please email: [email protected]
Anna Wilson

[email protected]

14 Rhagfyr 2021

Dechreuwch yrfa werth chweil, ofalgar gyda Chyngor Sir Penfro

Os ydych am gael gyrfa werth chweil, heriol, ac yr hoffech wneud gwahaniaeth a'ch bod yn berson tosturiol, ymroddedig a gofalgar, beth am ystyried gweithio ym maes gofal?

Mae Cyngor Sir Penfro yn chwilio am bobl â'r rhinweddau hyn i ymuno â'i dimau gofal cymdeithasol.

Nid oes angen profiad a chymwysterau gofal cymdeithasol bob amser; mae llawer o bobl sy'n gweithio ym maes gofal cymdeithasol wedi dod o lawer o wahanol swyddi a chefndiroedd.

Mae rhai yn dod i'r rôl gyda sgiliau bywyd a phrofiad bywyd gwerthfawr, yn enwedig amser wedi’i dreulio yn gofalu am bobl sy'n agos atynt.

Dywedodd y Cynghorydd Tessa Hodgson, Aelod y Cabinet dros Ofal Cymdeithasol, “Mae gyrfaoedd ym maes gofal cymdeithasol yn gallu arwain at gyfleoedd datblygu eang yn y dyfodol, swydd ddiogel a chynnig cyfle i bobl wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau pobl.

"Beth am ichi ddefnyddio'ch sgiliau bywyd a gyrfa trosglwyddadwy, a gwneud cais am rôl gyda ni? "

I gael gwybod am:
• yr amrywiaeth o swyddi gwag ym maes gofal cymdeithasol
• straeon go iawn gan bobl sy'n gweithio ym maes gofal cymdeithasol
• cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi ac ennill cymwysterau ym maes gofal cymdeithasol
• cymorth ar daith eich gyrfa, p'un ai a ydych chi’n newydd i ofal neu'n fwy profiadol,
ewch i wefan y Cyngor ar:

https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/gwaith-mewn-gofal-cymdeithasol

Ar gyfer y cyngor diweddaraf a datganiadau i’r wasg ynglŷn â’r coronafeirws, ewch i: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
Ar gyfer ymholiadau gan y wasg, anfonwch neges e-bost at: [email protected]

Advice on the Coronavirus Protect yourself and others from Covid-19 this festive season Protect yourself and others from Covid-19 this festive season

1st December, 2021
HELP SHAPE COUNCIL’S BIG GREEN PLAN TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
The Pembrokeshire public is being asked to help shape a plan steering Pembrokeshire County Council towards becoming net zero-carbon by 2030.
Pembrokeshire County Councillors declared a climate emergency in May 2019 and voted to create an action plan.
The plan is designed to outline what has been done so far by the Council to reduce emissions, and act as a blueprint for the future, designed to adapt and evolve over time.
The Action Plan Towards Becoming a Net Zero-Carbon Local Authority by 2030, is now on the Council’s Have Your Say website for residents to read and give feedback.
An easier to read version, The Big Green Plan, has also been uploaded.
You can see the documents and take part here: https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/net-zero-carbon-the-big-green-plan
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment, Cllr Cris Tomos, said the Council is already taking steps towards cutting emissions and wanted the Pembrokeshire community to join the Council’s push towards net zero-carbon.
Cllr Tomos added: “Climate Change is real and it is impacting communities here in Pembrokeshire right now.
“Examples of what were are already doing as an authority includes a 50% reduction of C02 emissions from our Council buildings since 2003 and 60% cut in emissions from PCC street lighting since 2008.
“The Council has also just been named, for the second time in a row, the top performing Local Authority in Wales in terms of recycling and therefore reducing waste going to landfill.
“However, we know we have to go further and we want everyone in our communities to be involved in this journey.
“I would urge residents to read the plan and consider what we can all do to help achieve the goal of net-zero carbon.”
Included on the Have Your Say site are three big questions for residents:
• Are there other things you think the Council could be doing to help?
• What are / could you be doing in your school / workplace / community organisation to help?
• What are / could you do to help?
There is also an ideas board for Pembrokeshire people to put forward their suggestions – both big and small – that help towards tackling climate change.
See all information and requests for feedback at: https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/net-zero-carbon-the-big-green-plan

Net Zero Carbon - The Big Green Plan In May 2019 members of this Council voted to declare a climate emergency, and in July 2019 members voted to create an action plan to steer Pembrokeshire County Council towards becoming a net zero-carbon local authority by 2030. The plan is the first step in a range of

26 November, 2021
PUBLIC URGED TO TAKE PART IN COUNCIL BUDGET CONSULTATION

Members of the public are being urged to participate in Pembrokeshire County Council’s budget consultation 2022-23.

Launched this week, the consultation asks the public where they think the Council needs to spend money, and where it can save it.

As part of the process, the Council has created an online budget simulator, which includes videos from Cabinet members talking about the financial pressure in their portfolio areas.
Cllr Bob Kilmister, Cabinet Member for Finance, encouraged all those interested in how the Council spends its funds to take part in the consultation.

“It’s very important that we hear from as many people in Pembrokeshire as possible,” he said.

“Like other Councils, we are once again facing significant budget pressures and understanding community and household priorities is vital in helping us to make the difficult choices necessary in setting the 2023-23 budget.

“We look forward to hearing from you.”

How to take part in the consultation:

• Teams Live Stream event
Join a Teams Live Stream event on Wednesday 1st December from 7pm - 8pm. Put your budget questions directly to Cllr Kilmister or the Council’s Director of Resources, Jon Haswell, or listen to the discussion. Questions are welcomed in English and Welsh. For further information see https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/

• Budget Simulator
Give your views on the budget priorities for 2022–23 by using our Budget Simulator which is available at https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/

• Download the survey and return to County Hall
Alternatively you can download and complete our hard copy Information and Response Form. Once complete please return to [email protected] or Pembrokeshire County Council, Policy & Partnerships, County Hall, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP.

The consultation will end on Wednesday 5th January 2022.

Note for Editors

For 2022 – 23, the County Council is facing an estimated shortfall in net revenue funding of £19.2 million. This is based on the assumption that it receives a 2% increase in its settlement from Welsh Government but no further Covid-19 hardship funding

Over the past eight years, the authority has successfully bridged a funding gap of £110.0 million. To do this, it has already made very many efficiency savings, of the type suggested to it by the public in previous years.

Local authorities have made a major contribution to the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Council has received additional funding to help cover some of the costs and loss of income but it can’t rely on this going forward.

There has been an increase in the number of people needing help – social care and homelessness are the areas seeing big increases in demand and associated costs.

As well as increased demand for service, Councils in Wales are expecting a settlement of just 2% from Welsh Government and a withdrawal of Covid-19 hardship funding.

Employment costs have increased, as a result of increases in minimum and living wages, and national insurance contributions, as well as increases in pay and pension provision for teachers.

The amount we have to pay for things like fuel and materials has also risen - and forecasts suggests that, that increases are set to continue, as a result of the pandemic and Brexit.

This also affects borrowing costs – the Council feels it is vital to maintain investment in capital projects and works hard to keep borrowing for programmes such as building new schools within affordable limits.

The Council appreciates that the pandemic will have had a big financial impact for many of residents and are keen to keep any increases in Council Tax for 2022 – 23 to an absolute minimum. It is looking at options of 0.5%, 1.5%, 3.75% and 5%.

*Please note that all figures given are initial estimates. These will change as the Authority moves through the budget planning process and initial assumptions are clarified.

Anna Wilson

[email protected]

26 Tachwedd, 2021

ANNOG Y CYHOEDD I GYMRYD RHAN YN YMGYNGHORIAD CYLLIDEB Y CYNGOR

Mae aelodau o'r cyhoedd yn cael eu hannog i gymryd rhan yn ymgynghoriad cyllideb Cyngor Sir Penfro 2022-23.

Mae’r ymgynghoriad yn gofyn i'r cyhoedd ble maen nhw'n credu mae angen i'r Cyngor wario a***n, a ble y gall ei arbed.

Fel rhan o'r ymgynghoriad, mae'r Cyngor wedi creu efelychydd cyllideb ar-lein, sy'n cynnwys fideos gan aelodau'r Cabinet yn sôn am y pwysau a***nnol yn eu meysydd portffolio.
Anogodd y Cynghorydd Bob Kilmister, yr Aelod Cabinet dros Gyllid, bawb sydd â diddordeb yn y ffordd mae'r Cyngor yn gwario ei a***n i gymryd rhan yn yr ymgynghoriad.

"Mae'n bwysig iawn ein bod yn clywed gan gymaint o bobl yn Sir Benfro â phosib," meddai.

"Fel Cynghorau eraill, rydym unwaith eto'n wynebu pwysau sylweddol ar y gyllideb ac mae deall blaenoriaethau'r gymuned a'r cartref yn hanfodol i'n helpu i wneud y dewisiadau anodd sydd eu hangen wrth bennu cyllideb 2023-23.

Edrychwn ymlaen at glywed gennych chi.

Sut i gymryd rhan yn yr ymgynghoriad:

• Digwyddiad Ffrwd Fyw Teams
Ymunwch â digwyddiad Ffrwd Fyw Teams ddydd Mercher 1 Rhagfyr rhwng 7pm ac 8pm. Rhowch eich cwestiynau cyllideb yn uniongyrchol i'r Cynghorydd Kilmister neu Gyfarwyddwr Adnoddau'r Cyngor, Jon Haswell, neu gwrandewch ar y drafodaeth. Croesewir cwestiynau yn Gymraeg a Saesneg. Am ragor o wybodaeth gweler https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/

• Efelychydd Cyllideb
Rhowch eich barn ar flaenoriaethau'r gyllideb ar gyfer 2022–23 drwy ddefnyddio ein Efelychydd Cyllideb sydd ar gael yn https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/

• Lawrlwytho’r arolwg a'i ddychwelyd i Neuadd y Sir
Fel arall, gallwch lawrlwytho a chwblhau ein Ffurflen Gwybodaeth ac Ymateb copi caled. Ar ôl ei gwblhau, dylech ei ddychwelyd i [email protected] neu Gyngor Sir Penfro, Polisi a Phartneriaethau, Neuadd y Sir, Hwlffordd, SA61 1TP.

Daw'r ymgynghoriad i ben ddydd Mercher 5 Ionawr 2022.

Nodiadau i Olygyddion

Ar gyfer 2022 - 23, mae'r Cyngor Sir yn wynebu diffyg amcangyfrifedig o £19.2 miliwn mewn cyllid refeniw net. Mae hyn yn seiliedig ar y dybiaeth ei fod yn cael cynnydd o 2% yn ei setliad gan Lywodraeth Cymru ond dim cyllid caledi Covid-19 pellach

Dros yr wyth mlynedd diwethaf, mae'r awdurdod wedi llwyddo i bontio bwlch cyllido o £110.0 miliwn. I wneud hyn, mae eisoes wedi gwneud llawer iawn o arbedion effeithlonrwydd, o'r math a awgrymwyd iddo gan y cyhoedd mewn blynyddoedd blaenorol.

Mae awdurdodau lleol wedi gwneud cyfraniad mawr i'r ymateb cenedlaethol i bandemig Covid-19. Mae'r Cyngor wedi derbyn cyllid ychwanegol i helpu i dalu rhai o gostau a cholli incwm ond ni all ddibynnu ar hyn wrth symud ymlaen.

Bu cynnydd yn nifer y bobl sydd angen cymorth – gofal cymdeithasol a digartrefedd yw'r meysydd sy'n gweld cynnydd mawr yn y galw a'r costau cysylltiedig.

Yn ogystal â'r galw cynyddol am wasanaeth, mae cynghorau yng Nghymru yn disgwyl setliad o ddim ond 2% gan Lywodraeth Cymru a thynnu cyllid caledi Covid-19 yn ôl.

Mae costau cyflogaeth wedi cynyddu, o ganlyniad i gynnydd mewn cyflogau gofynnol a byw, a chyfraniadau yswiriant gwladol, yn ogystal â chynnydd mewn darpariaeth cyflog a phensiwn i athrawon.

Mae'r swm mae'n rhaid i ni ei dalu am bethau fel tanwydd a deunyddiau hefyd wedi codi - ac mae'r rhagolygon yn awgrymu y bydd cynnydd yn parhau, o ganlyniad i'r pandemig a Brexit.

Mae hyn hefyd yn effeithio ar gostau benthyca – mae'r Cyngor yn teimlo ei bod yn hanfodol cynnal buddsoddiad mewn prosiectau cyfalaf ac mae'n gweithio'n galed i barhau i fenthyca ar gyfer rhaglenni fel adeiladu ysgolion newydd o fewn terfynau fforddiadwy.

Mae'r Cyngor yn gwerthfawrogi y bydd y pandemig wedi cael effaith a***nnol fawr ar lawer o drigolion ac yn awyddus i gadw unrhyw gynnydd yn y Dreth Gyngor ar gyfer 2022 - 23 i isafswm absoliwt. Mae'n edrych ar opsiynau o 0.5%, 1.5%, 3.75% a 5%.

*Nodwch mai amcangyfrifon cychwynnol yw'r holl ffigurau a roddir. Bydd y rhain yn newid wrth i'r Awdurdod symud drwy'r broses cynllunio cyllideb a phan fydd y tybiaethau cychwynnol yn dod yn glir.

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