2017 Pembrokeshire County Council election was elected as a Plaid Cymru candidate in 2012 but subsequently left the party. Steve Yelland was elected as an Independent in 2012, defeating the sitting Conservative candidate Owen Watkin James was elected as a Conservative in 2008 and 2012. 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
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