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Pembrokeshire councillors vote to cut second homes tax premium again

Councillors in Pembrokeshire have agreed to lower the controversial levy on second homes for the second year running, cutting the premium from 150% to 125% following a knife‑edge vote at a cabinet meeting this week.

Narrow vote after heated debate

The decision follows last year’s reduction from 200% to 150%, with councillors now opting for a further cut. An amendment from Cllr Mark Carter, backed by Cllr Di Clements, sought to remove the premium entirely and return the rate to 100%.

But Cllr Alistair Cameron, cabinet member for corporate finance efficiencies, warned that such a move would create a £2.8m budget pressure in 2026‑27, equivalent to a 3% rise in general council tax.

Council leader Cllr Jon Harvey added: “The reality is if this amendment is approved we’ve got to find another £2.8m – either cuts or we put the council tax up by that amount. I would rather be looking after the majority of council tax‑payers in Pembrokeshire rather than supporting this 100%.”

Cllr Mike Stoddart argued the opposite, saying: “Very simply I don’t agree we can chisel money out of these people (second home owners) so we don’t have to go to our people; we’re acting to our own electoral advantage. It’s totally unfair to pay double the council tax and using the services a lot less.”

When the 100% amendment was defeated by 29 votes to 21, Cllr Phil Kidney proposed a compromise of 125%. That motion passed by just one vote — 26 in favour, 25 against — leaving the council facing a £1.4m shortfall.

📊 At a glance: second homes revenue

£12.5m raised across Wales
Councils collected an extra £12.5m last year from second homes and empty property premiums.

Pembrokeshire among top earners
The county generated one of the highest totals, reflecting its concentration of holiday lets and second homes.

£1.4m shortfall ahead
Cutting the premium from 150% to 125% is expected to reduce Pembrokeshire’s income by around £1.4m.

Policy purpose
Premiums were introduced to raise revenue and ease housing pressures in tourist hotspots.

Impact on second home owners

Under current Welsh Government rules, second home owners must pay the premium unless they can prove their property is let for at least 182 days a year.

The Welsh Government is consulting on changes that could allow owners to average lettings over several years, or to count up to 14 days of free charity use towards the 182‑day threshold. The consultation runs until 20 November, with any new legislation due to take effect from 1 April.

High concentration of second homes

A council report shows 13.8% of homes in Pembrokeshire currently have no usual resident, down from a peak of 14.6%.

Four communities — Dale, Lamphey, Newport and The Havens — have rates above 40%, while a further 14 communities exceed 25%.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Council rakes in extra £12.5m from second homes and empties
New figures show how much extra council tax premiums have generated across Wales.

Pembrokeshire backs 200% council tax premium for second homes
Councillors previously voted to double the levy on second home owners in tourist hotspots.

Swansea holiday let occupancy up 47% amid policy concerns
Experts warn Welsh Government rules are squeezing supply and driving competition for rentals.

Critics say 182‑day rule causing ‘soul‑crushing’ distress
Campaigners highlight the impact of strict letting thresholds on small holiday businesses.

#CouncilTax #Dale #holidayHomes #Lamphey #Newport #Pembrokeshire #PembrokeshireCouncil #secondHomes #TheHavens #tourism

Pembrokeshire councillors cut the second homes tax premium to 125% after a knife‑edge vote, risking a £1.4m shortfall in council finances.
2025-10-09

The Walking Dead: De nombreux objets de la série bientôt aux enchères (PHOTOS)

Les amateurs de “The Walking Dead” pourront bientôt acquérir des pièces iconiques de la série. Parmi elles, le célèbre camping-car de Dale, qui apparaît dans les deux premières saisons, sera mis en vente aux enchères. D’autres véhicules et objets cultes, comme les motos de Daryl Dixon et la batte Lucille, seront également proposés. ActuaNews vous en dit plus…

Une vente aux enchères exceptionnelle pour les fans

AMC et Heritage Auctions s’associent pour un événement unique
AMC Networks, producteur de la série, et Heritage Auctions ont organisé une vente aux enchères exceptionnelle pour les fans de “The Walking Dead”. Près de 1 000 objets et véhicules emblématiques seront proposés du 30 octobre au 1er novembre. Cette initiative permet aux collectionneurs et passionnés de revivre l’univers post-apocalyptique qui a marqué le petit écran.

Le camping-car de Dale, pièce phare de la vente
Le lot le plus emblématique est sans doute le camping-car conduit par Dale dans les saisons 1 et 2. Il s’agit d’un Winnebago Chieftain de 1973, qui servait de refuge aux personnages avant l’invasion des zombies. Bien que mythique, le véhicule n’est pas fonctionnel : sa mécanique n’a pas été vérifiée et l’intérieur conserve les traces de faux sang utilisées lors du tournage. Les enchères débuteront à 5 000 dollars, offrant une occasion unique d’acquérir un morceau de l’histoire de la série.

D’autres véhicules et objets iconiques à découvrir

Les motos de Daryl Dixon à portée de main
Parmi les autres lots, les motos conduites par Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) seront également mises en vente. Ces véhicules sont immédiatement reconnaissables par les fans et symbolisent l’un des personnages les plus populaires de la série. Ils représentent autant d’opportunités pour les collectionneurs de posséder des éléments directement issus de l’univers de “The Walking Dead”.

Lucille, la batte emblématique de Negan
Outre les véhicules, de nombreux objets emblématiques seront proposés, parmi lesquels Lucille, la célèbre batte de baseball utilisée par Negan. Cette pièce culte fait partie de l’imaginaire collectif de la série et promet d’attirer l’attention des fans les plus assidus. La vente regroupe ainsi un ensemble unique d’objets de collection, allant des accessoires de tournage aux costumes originaux.

Une expérience pour les collectionneurs et passionnés

Un événement qui ravive la nostalgie des premières saisons
Pour les spectateurs des premières saisons, cette vente est une occasion de se replonger dans l’univers original de la série. Les objets mis en vente, même dans un état “dans leur jus”, permettent de revivre les moments forts des débuts de “The Walking Dead”, lorsque le suspense et l’horreur faisaient vibrer les téléspectateurs.

Un rendez-vous incontournable pour les collectionneurs
Les enchères sont ouvertes à tous et offrent un accès unique à des pièces rares et emblématiques. La combinaison d’objets cultes et de véhicules mythiques transforme cette vente en véritable événement pour la communauté de fans et les collectionneurs d’objets liés à la culture pop et aux séries télévisées.

Le souvenir d’une série culte

L’impact des premières saisons sur le public
Même si les saisons récentes ont divisé le public, les deux premières saisons de “The Walking Dead” restent des références du genre zombie. Les objets mis en vente rappellent l’époque où le suspense et la tension dominaient la série, et où les personnages comme Dale ou Daryl Dixon captivaient les spectateurs.

Une opportunité rare de posséder un morceau de l’histoire télévisuelle
Acquérir l’un de ces objets ne signifie pas seulement posséder un souvenir matériel, mais également faire partie de l’histoire d’une série qui a marqué la télévision moderne. Du camping-car de Dale aux motos de Daryl, chaque lot représente un lien tangible avec l’univers fascinant de “The Walking Dead”.

Cette vente aux enchères promet d’être un rendez-vous incontournable pour tous les amateurs de séries et de collections uniques. Les fans pourront acquérir des pièces historiques et revivre l’univers captivant de “The Walking Dead”, tout en se procurant des souvenirs qui resteront à jamais gravés dans l’imaginaire collectif.

#amc #campingCar #collection #Dale #darylDixon #HeritageAuctions #Lucille #objetsCultes #sériesTV #TheWalkingDead

2025-08-07

Undercover officer placed in murder accused Dale Hamilton’s cell, court hears

An undercover police officer was placed into the cell of murder accused Dale Joram Edward Hamilton the day…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #AU #Australia #court #Dale #hamilton #jonathan #martin #Miles #Murder #supreme #Toowoomba #Trial
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Two Pembrokeshire pubs named among UK’s best seaside pint spots

Two coastal pubs in Pembrokeshire have been named among the best places in the UK to enjoy a pint by the sea, according to a new list published by Big 7 Travel.

The Griffin Inn, located in the picturesque village of Dale, and The Druidstone, perched on the clifftops near Broad Haven, both secured spots in the top 10 of the travel site’s “25 Best Pubs for a Seaside Pint in the UK” — a list compiled using reader recommendations, editorial picks and online reviews.

The Griffin was praised for its fresh seafood, harbour views and laid-back atmosphere, while The Druidstone earned acclaim for its bohemian charm, dramatic coastal setting and locally sourced menu.

Other top-ranked pubs include Tŷ Coch Inn in Pwllheli, Old Neptune in Whitstable, and Harry’s Shack in Portstewart, Northern Ireland.

Big 7 Travel said the list was designed to help visitors make the most of the late summer sunshine, combining “sea air, salty chips and a cold one in hand” for the ultimate coastal experience.

🌊 Top 10 Seaside Pint Spots in the UKThere’s nothing like a coastal pint to make summer last longer. Big 7 Travel reveals the nation’s favourite sea-view pubs—two Welsh gems included!

  1. Tŷ Coch Inn – Pwllheli, North Wales
  2. The Ship Inn – Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland
  3. Old Neptune – Whitstable, Kent
  4. Harry’s Shack – Portstewart, Northern Ireland
  5. Applecross Inn – Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands
  6. The Griffin – Dale, Pembrokeshire 🐟
  7. The White Horse – Brancaster, Norfolk
  8. The Watering Hole – Perranporth, Cornwall
  9. The Jolly Fisherman – Craster, Alnwick
  10. The Druidstone – Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire 🌅

📌 Source: Big 7 Travel | See full list

Full list available via Big 7 Travel’s guide to the UK’s best seaside pint spots

#BestPubsForASeasidePintInTheUK #Broadhaven #coastalPub #Dale #harbour #Pembrokeshire #pub #seafood #Seaside #seasidePub #TheDruidstone #TheGriffinInn

The Griffin in Dale and The Druidstone near Broad Haven
2025-07-30

@adrian Dame los pacquetes! #dale

2025-07-15

Some of Sunday's photos from a circuit of Dale / St Ann's Head peninsula: Grassholm island, a Greater Knapweed flower, Castle Beach and Carn Llidi.

#grassholm #knapweed #castlebeach #carnllidi #dale #pembrokeshire #dalefort #flowers

Grassholm Island on the skyline, with a flat sea in the foreground and blue sky above. The island is a shallow dome shape, with the right-hand side whitened by a huge gannet colony.A flamboyant purple flower of Greater Knapweed, with a crown of petals like branched tentacles.A view of Castle Beach from the footbridge at the top of the beach. Foreground trees encroach at both sides, framing the beach, which is composed of red pebbles and covered in parts with bright green algae. Across the water, the Valero refinery chimneys stand over West Angle beach.Carn Llidi mountain stands over a shallow valley. The mountain (ok, hill) appears symmetrical with promontories like shoulders on both sides.
2025-05-01
A colourful row of houses and the trees behind are reflected in the calm sea at high tide

謝霆鋒演唱會
17歲結他手Dale光芒四射
“完全冇幻想過自己有一日
會想將音樂興趣
成為自己未來嘅職業”

曾是港隊女子足球成員
並效力公民

#謝霆鋒 睽違25年,再度在香港舉行的演唱會《Evolution Nic Live進化演唱會》,於周四(24日)揭開序幕。霆鋒唱出連串回憶殺金曲,炸爆舞台外,令樂迷亮眼,還有一位年僅17歲,與音樂總監 #王雙駿(Carl)、#JasonKui 同台表演的年輕女結他手---Dale Wong。

#Dale 在台上充滿power,又charm爆的表現,首晚已吸引觀眾,演出後即引起網上熱議,力讚這位「妹豬真心勁」。Dale師承結他手兼歌手范梓謙(叱咤樂壇生力軍男歌手銀獎得主),年紀輕輕已有豐富演出經驗,從2022年開始,參與過Tone Music Festival,並與多位年輕歌手合作,包括Tyson Yoshi、Jeffrey、JC; Moon Tang《戀人絮語》香港街頭巡唱,Dale...
#音樂 #演唱會 #吉他 #足球 #香港 #啟德 #西九
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2025-03-31

#EAS #WEA for Dale, #AL; #Henry, #AL: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 12:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Tallahassee FL #Dale, #AL; #Henry, #ALwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

2025-03-31

#EAS #WEA for Dale, #AL; #Henry, #AL: #Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 12:15PM CDT until March 31 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL Source: NWS Tallahassee FL #Dale, #AL; #Henry, #ALwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

2025-03-31

#EAS #WEA for Coffee, #AL; #Dale, #AL: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 12:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Tallahassee FL ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

Tornado Warning -  - NWS Tallahassee FL
2025-03-31

#EAS #WEA for Coffee, #AL; #Dale, #AL: #Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 11:50AM CDT until March 31 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL Source: NWS Tallahassee FL #Coffee, #AL; #Dale, #ALwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

2025-03-31

#EAS #WEA for Coffee, #AL; #Dale, #AL: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 12:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Tallahassee FL #Coffee, #AL; #Dale, #ALwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

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