Views sought on new proposals to support the Historic Environment (Wales)...
A new consultation outlining proposals for the introduction of additional measures to support the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016 and help authorities and individuals...
Kerbside plastics recycling trial set to be rolled out city-wide
A recycling trial taking place in Swansea is set to be rolled out across the city later in 2016.
Swansea Council has been trialling a...
£4million for flood affected communities in Wales
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, will visit Tal-y-bont, Gwynedd today to announce almost £4million grant funding for flood alleviation schemes...
Raptor Poisioning Investigation – No Further Police Action
Dyfed Powys Police take allegations of wildlife crime very seriously and investigates all incidents reported to us.
Following information received in 2012 and 2013, relating...
New dog order comes into force
A NEW dog order to tackle irresponsible dog owners and incidents involving dogs came into force in Carmarthenshire yesterday (July 1).
Although the majority of...
Decision on Aberystwyth Park and Ride Service postponed
In a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 28 June 2016, Ceredigion County Council Cabinet decided to postpone the decision about whether to renew the contract...
Wales Wildlife Watch – Next Three Months Walks.
The next three months of Walks from Wales Wildlife Watch can be found below.
Carmarthenshire Wildlife Walks
Walk List 2016
July Walks
Date
Walk
Level
Meet at
Sat 2nd
Pwll Lake & Sandy...
Box of used syringes found at recycling centre
Pembrokeshire County Council is appealing to those who dispose of surgical syringes to do so correctly and safely through the proper channels.
It follows the...
Council can help you grow your own
A pioneering green scheme which aims to encourage people to grow their own food has got £20,000 in grants to give away to budding...
Cockle bed closure in Burry Inlet
Cockle beds in the Burry Inlet have been closed following the discovery of higher than normal levels of E Coli.
Swansea Council has issued a...
BARN OWLS MOVE INTO PEMBREY COUNTRY PARK
A new Barn Owl box has moved into Pembrey Country Park.
Nestled in the woodlands, towards the west of the park, it is hoped the roost...
NATIONAL AWARD FOR CARMARTHENSHIRE TRADING STANDARDS
Carmarthenshire Trading Standards has been named joint winner of the Trading Standards and Environmental Health category at the prestigious MJ Awards.
Seen as one of...
Garden is going big on bugs
A brand new Butterfly House at the National Botanic Garden of Wales will open on Friday July 1st bringing the exotic wonder of the tropics...
National award for Carmarthenshire Trading Standards
CARMARTHENSHIRE Trading Standards has been named joint winner of the Trading Standards and Environmental Health category at the prestigious MJ Awards.
Seen as one of...
TB restricted herds in Wales at lowest level since 2006
The latest figures from the Welsh Government show the number of herds in Wales under restrictions from TB is at its lowest level since...
City recycling centres set for changes to boost recycling levels
Changes could be introduced at some of Swansea's household waste recycling centres in a bid to improve recycling facilities and boost recycling levels.
Swansea Council...
Wales Wildlife Watch have 3 fab walks coming up for you.
Walk 1: Lliw Valley Reservoir - Saturday 18th June - 10am.
Meet at the Reservoir car park. Coordinates for google maps for directions 51.71273, -3.95578
Level 3/4...
Coal And Gas To Stay Cheap, But Renewables Still Win Race...
This year's edition of BNEF's long-term forecast sees $11.4 trillion investment in global power generation capacity over 25 years, with electric vehicles boosting electricity...
Wild flowers soon set for bloom across Swansea
Residents, commuters and visitors will soon be enjoying a blooming beautiful drive in and out of Swansea city centre every day.
Staff from Swansea Council's...
Green is the new black
People in Wales are being encouraged to swap black for green as research into what’s still being put into black bags found a quarter...
Cefn Sidan Beach in Pembrey has won the coveted Blue Flag again this...
The Pembrey beach was among dozens of Welsh beaches to be named among the best in the UK and the world.
This year 47 beaches...
Report warns of biodiversity decline
More work needs to be done if a decline in Pembrokeshire's biodiversity is to be halted, a report claims.
The warning comes from the Pembrokeshire...
MAN FINED FOR DOG FOULING OFFENCE
A man has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog in Coopers Road, Capel Hendre.
Environmental enforcement officers were on patrol in...
Surfers Against Sewage Funds New Wave of Volunteers on World Ocean...
£100,000 from players of People’s Postcode Lottery will help clean up more beaches
Marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is delighted to have been...
Global Collaboration Doubles Sustainable Catch in Five Years
A new report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to mark World Oceans Day shows how effective management and improvements made by MSC...
CHILDREN GET INVOLVED IN WILDFLOWER PLANTING
Children from Llanelli schools are playing their part in supporting the local environment and making their communities brighter as part of a wildflower planting...
City park aspiration for Swansea’s Castle Square
Castle Square in Swansea could soon be transformed into a more vibrant destination with the feel of a city park.
Nestled between the city's historic...
Council offers solution to knotty backyard problem
Swansea residents are getting the chance to have their Japanese Knotweed problem sorted with a bit of help from the council.
The council is aiming...
Black bags taken to city recycling sites full of recyclables
Residents in Swansea are being advised to save themselves a trip to the tip and recycle household waste at the kerbside.
Swansea Council wants more...
Introducing the Body Shop’s Bio-Bridges: a Dating Service for Endangered Species...
Bio-Bridges are restored wildlife corridors within damaged landscapes that help endangered species reconnect, enabling them and local communities to thrive.
75 million square metres of...
Wales Wildlife Watch – Next Two Walks
Wales Wildlife Watch have 2 fab walks coming up for you.
Walk 1: Carmel Nature Reserve - Saturday 4th June - 10am.
Meet at the Stag...
A CARMARTHENSHIRE reuse project is offering free collection of washing machines,...
Gwyn i Wyrdd usually charges £10 to collect up to three appliances – but from June 1 to July 29 they will collect for...
Visitors to two of Carmarthenshire’s most popular attractions are being asked...
Pembrey Country Park and the Millennium Coastal Park attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Although the vast majority respect their surroundings, a minority...
WOMAN FINED FOR DOG FOULING OFFENCE ON BEACH
A woman has been fined for a dog fouling offence on Pendine beach.
Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol at the time of the...
Solar panels installed on Canolfan Rheidol
A project to install solar panels at Ceredigion County Council’s Canolfan Rheidol offices in Aberystwyth has been completed, and hopes to save the Authority...
Damp, mould and insect epidemic hitting properties in Llanelli
Homeowners at risk of long term ill health
Wettest winter on record a key factor
Hundreds affected
Hundreds of homes in Llanelli are suffering...
UN climate artist to crowdsource Hay Festival poem
Visitors to the Hay Literature Festival will inspire a world renowned spoken word artist to craft a new poem about climate change.
Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, who...
Discover Carmarthenshire’s newest Nature Reserve
A SITE at Morfa Berwick in Bynea has been designated as Carmarthenshire’s newest Local Nature Reserve.
People are now being urged to visit it as...
BUSINESS FINED £300 FOR WASTE OFFENCE
A Carmarthen business has been fined £300 for failing to produce the relevant paperwork for the disposal of its waste.
Council environment enforcement officers issued...
Comments sought on contaminated land strategy
Under the Contaminated Land Regulations, all local authorities in Wales must inspect land in their area for the presence of contamination, and publish a...
Entries open for this year’s Swansea in Bloom
Flower power will be taking over Swansea this summer.
Green-fingered residents, businesses, communities and schools are being urged to enter the 2016 Swansea in Bloom...
Bechtel, Partners Selected to Build New UK Nuclear Plant
Plant in Wales would provide low-carbon energy for up to 5 million households
Bechtel, the global engineering and construction firm, today announced it has been...
Waste and tyre amnesty in Pencader
HOUSEHOLDERS in Pencader are being urged to have a clear out.
A waste and tyre amnesty is being held in Ysgol Cae’r Felin on Wednesday,...
Blue Flag Awards in Ceredigion
Blue Flags will fly over six of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches again this year. Borth, Aberystwyth North, New Quay Harbour, Llangrannog, Tresaith and Aberporth...
Five Swansea attractions retain Blue Flag status
Four stunning Swansea beaches have again scooped a prestigious Blue Flag Award in recognition of their quality.
Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, Langland Bay and Port...
Sand fences will help prevent wind blowing sand on main road...
Sand fences are set to be installed along parts of Swansea Bay to prevent sand blowing onto a nearby roads and pavements.
High winds at...
Repair works start at Caswell Bay promenade
Repair work has now started on parts of Caswell Bay promenade after damage caused by stormy weather.
Heavy rain and high tides over winter months...
Wales Biodiversity Week 2016 – Morfa Berwig and WWT events
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre events for Wales Biodiversity Week:
Duckery Tours (4th and 5th of June):
Runs throughout the half term holidays and in to the first weekend...
Blue Flag continues to fly at Cefn Sidan
CEFN Sidan Beach in Pembrey, has won the coveted Blue Flag again this year.
The Pembrey beach was among 47 Welsh beaches to be named among the...
Man fined for dropping litter on riverside walk
A MAN has been fined after he was caught dropping litter on the Riverside Walk in Ammanford.
Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol at...
