Llanelli Rural Council

Llanelli Rural Council is one of nine community councils in the Llanelli district area. The Council, formed during Local Government re-organisation in April 1974, is   made up of 21 elected members, advised by the Clerk to the Council.

The Council’s geographic area is approximately 26.78 square miles, with a population of 20,340 and surrounds the urban centre of Llanelli. Its boundaries extend from Loughor Estuary in the east to Burry Port in the west and skirts the Gwendraeth Valley in the north. The area is made up of the villages and districts of Bynea, Cwmbach, Cynheidre, Dafen, Felinfoel, Five Roads, Furnace, Llwynhendy, Ponthenri, Pontyates (part only), Pwll, Sandy and Swiss Valley (see map for further information)

The Council is committed to encouraging community development as well as acting as a local voice for the communities it represents.

Since the Council’s inception, it has built and maintained nine community halls. It maintains three parks where rugby, soccer and cricket are regularly played and also maintains seven children’ s play areas. The Council services luncheon clubs for senior citizens. It grant aids voluntary and charitable organisations and provides work based learning training and job opportunities through its Training Department.

The Council has been presented with a Fit for Work award for being positive about disabled people. Support has also been declared for Health Challenge Wales to improve levels of health.

The Council is committed to quality of service and this commitment has been endorsed through its Quality Management System. The Council has been awarded with the EN ISO 9001:2000 International Standard and is committed to a programme of continuous improvement. This in turn has led to Investor in People recognition and the Council is officially recognised as an Investor in People organisation.

Contact details:

Llanelli Rural Council
Vauxhall Buildings
Vauxhall
Llanelli
Carmarthenshire
SA15 3BD

Telephone: 01554 774103
Fax: 01554 779250
E-Mail: enquiries@llanelli-rural.gov.uk