2017 Pembrokeshire County Council election 2017 Pembrokeshire County Council election An election to Pembrokeshire County Council will be held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Nominations closed on 4 April 2017. Rob Summons was elected as an Independent at a by-election in 2013. Pat Davies was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012 The sitting member was elected as an Independent in 2012. Tom Richards, who had held the seat as an Independent since 1995, chose to contest as a Conservative having only narrowly defeated a Conservative in 2012. Stephen Joseph
Cuisine of Pembrokeshire Black made it less popular, with farm specialisation meaning that the breed was substituted for specialised beef or milk breeds. Instead, Hereford (cattle) became popular for beef production while Friesian cattle became popular for milk production. However, the Welsh Black has since made a comeback and is regaining in popularity. Welsh Black meat is now sold across the county at retail outlets and farm shops. Pembrokeshire is also known for its poultry, with the Pembrokeshire turkey having become "as famous as Aylesbury duck". Pembrokeshire geese were also famous, with the county once having a reputation for its "green" or Michaelmas