Blue flag status for Swansea marina
Swansea's Marina has been awarded blue flag status, highlighting its quality facilities for visitors and boat users around the world.
The 550-berth marina, which is...
WOMAN FINED FOR DROPPING CIGARETTE END
A woman has been fined after she was caught dropping a cigarette end in St Catherine’s Walk in Carmarthen.
Environmental enforcement officers were on patrol...
Carmarthenshire Residents snap up half price compost bins
Residents in Carmarthenshire have taken advantage of a one day half price compost bin sale.
Almost 200 bins were sold for just £6 by the...
MAN REPORTED FOR DOG FOULING IN PARK
A man has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after his dog at Raven Park in Garnant after he was seen by a...
WOMAN FINED FOR FLY-TIPPING AT RECYCLING SITE
A woman has been fined for fly-tipping at the recycling site in Llandovery.
Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol in the when they saw a...
Councillors donate money to help Nepal
COUNCILLORS in Carmarthenshire are contributing to help earthquake victims in Nepal.
Cllr Tom Defis asked members at a meeting of Full Council if they would...
Historic maps used to protect Gower’s ancient woodland
HISTORIC maps are being studied to help protect some of rural Swansea's rich biodiversity.
Swansea Council is using 19th Century tithe maps to assess the...
A week left to share your views on replacing Landfill Tax...
Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt has urged people to get involved and share their views on replacing Landfill Tax in Wales ahead...
Climate change action to be strengthened under new law
The Bill, also includes provisions to improve waste management in Wales and the carrier bag charging scheme. It will also ensure that Wales’ wealth...
MAN HAD TO PAY £1200 CLEAN-UP COSTS
A MAN who put up ‘good luck’ posters on road signs, litter bins and bus shelters throughout the county has been fined £75 and...
SOLAR PANELS COULD SAVE TENANTS MILLIONS ON FUEL
Carmarthenshire County Council’s executive board has agreed that solar panels should be installed on the roofs of 2,700 council homes.
Meeting today (Monday, May 11,...
Llanelli Man Fined for Builders Waste Offence
A Llanelli man contracted to carry out building has been prosecuted for offences under the Environmental Protection Act.
Kenneth Lewis pleaded guilty at Carmarthen Magistrates Court...
Home composting drive for Swansea residents
RESIDENTS in Swansea are being encouraged to try their hand at home composting and give their garden a boost.
Swansea Council's recycling team is hoping...
COMMUNITY HELPS TRANSFORM AN AREA IN LLANELLI
An area in Llanelli is in the process of a new lease of life thanks to a project by Keep Wales Tidy and Tesco.
Residents...
From Mon to Milan #Expo2015
Welsh food and drink will be centre-stage at one of the world’s largest international exhibitions this week, as a Welsh Government delegation visits the...
WHITE GOODS WEIGHING SAME AS 7 ELEPHANTS COLLECTED
White goods weighing 31 tonnes – the equivalent of seven African elephants* - have been collected for reuse in Carmarthenshire during the last year.
Unwanted...
Llanelli Woman Fined £200 for dropping a wrapper…
A Llanelli woman has been fined £200 for dropping a chocolate bar wrapper on the street.
Carmarthen Magistrates heard that Claire Marie Evans, of Gathen...
TWO PEOPLE FINED FOR DROPPING CIGARETTE ENDS
Two people have been fined for dropping cigarette ends at Llanelli Bus Station.
Carmarthenshire Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol in the area at...
MAN FINED FOR FAILING TO CLEAN UP AFTER DOG
A man has been fined £75 for not cleaning up after his dog in the grounds of the County Museum in Abergwili, Carmarthen.
He was issued...
Llanelli Woman Flicked Butt…
A Llanelli woman has been fined £200 by Carmarthen Magistrates for flicking her cigarette butt on the floor.
Sian Louise Williams was also ordered to...
Turbine Appeal Lost
A Planning Inspector has upheld a decision by Pembrokeshire County Council to refuse planning permission for a wind turbine at Manorowen near Fishguard.
The appeal...
Sea wall improvements set to protect popular promenade
Improvement work is underway along Swansea promenade to strengthen the sea wall.
Swansea Council is installing rock armour along a section of the coastline near...
“What Wales is doing today the world will do tomorrow” –...
The Welsh Government’s Well-being of Future Generations Act has been hailed as “pioneering” and “a model for other countries” today as it receives Royal...
Summit called to tackle deliberate grass fires
Plans to tackle deliberate grass fires were set out today during a summit of key players who want to prevent a repeat of the...
Carmarthenshire BUSINESSES WARNED OVER WASTE
Businesses in Carmarthenshire are being urged to make sure they have the proper arrangements in place for the disposal of their waste.
The council’s environmental...
CARMARTHENSHIRE DOG OWNERS FINED FOR FAILING TO CLEAN UP
Two dog owners have been fined after failing to clean up after their pets at two of Carmarthenshire’s tourist hotspots.
The first incident happened in...
HALF PRICE COMPOST BIN SALE
Residents in Carmarthenshire are being urged to give home composting a go and take advantage of a one day half price compost bin sale.
The...
WOMAN FINED FOR DROPPING LITTER THANKS TO WITNESSES
A woman who threw a cigarette end out of the window of her car has been fined after witnesses reported it to the council.
The incident...
Young Children To Cycle In School
Youngsters in Carmarthenshire will learn how to ride a bicycle in school.
Some 18 schools have been selected to take part in The Early Years...
Green-fingered helping hand offer to get Swansea residents growing locally
SWANSEA Council is offering a helping hand to local residents who want to grow their own veg.
The Council's Grow Local Swansea grants scheme that...
Swansea Council steps up dog fouling campaign
Efforts to stop dog fouling in Swansea have been backed by local police and residents.
Dog bag holders which can be attached to dog leads...
Dog Owners Reminded of Beach Ban.
Seasonal dog restrictions will come into force at twelve beaches in Pembrokeshire on Friday, 1st May.
There will be a total ban on dogs at...
Primary school increases recycling to save money
A Neath Port Talbot primary school is on track to reduce its trade waste costs by more than £500 a year, thanks to its...
New group to help schools tackle education budget pressures
A NEW group has been set up in Swansea to help schools across the city achieve efficiency savings while keeping the impact on children's...
TWO PEOPLE FINED FOR THROWING LITTER FROM CARS
Two people have been fined for throwing litter out of their car windows in Llanelli.
Council environmental enforcement officers have issued fixed penalty notices for...
CCTV HELP CATCH LITTERER WHO GAVE FALSE DETAILS
CCTV cameras worn by council environmental enforcement officers have helped to catch a litter lout who gave them false details.
Enforcement officers issued a fixed...
MAN FINED FOR DROPPING LITTER THANKS TO RESIDENT
A man has been fined by the council for dropping litter after being reported by members of the public.
He was seen pulling out of the...
Campaigns: Stop The UK Seal Slaughter
Seal cubs are being left to starve to death as their mothers are shot along Britain's coast. This petition seeks to ban the killing...
GIVE A KICK START TO YOUR JOB SEEKING
Youngsters looking for work are being urged to visit their local job club in Carmarthenshire.
Set up by Carmarthenshire Communities First team, the Kickstart clubs run...
MAN FINED FOR DUMPING BAGS OF RUBBISH ON ROAD
A man has been fined for dumping carrier bags of rubbish on a Llansteffan road.
There has been an ongoing problem with bags of rubbish...
MAY BANK HOLIDAY BIN COLLECTIONS (Carmarthenshire)
Residents are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the May Bank Holiday.
From Monday, May 4 until Friday, May 8, collections...
RESIDENT REPORTS MAN FOR THROWING LITTER FROM CAR
A man has been fined by the council for dropping litter after being reported by a member of the public.
He was seen throwing a...
Natural Resources Minister to convene summit on opencast mining
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant today said he would be convening a summit to develop a distinctive Welsh deal on opencast mining.
He highlighted the...
Wild flower seeds being planted across Swansea
HUNDREDS of thousands of wild flower seeds are now being planted across the city.
Swansea Council's parks department has started sowing a variety of seed...
Coastal wildlife celebrated in new Swansea Bay guide
FROM harbour porpoises and grey seals to Pacific oysters and sea lettuce, a colourful new guide is being launched to document Swansea Bay's rich...
LEARNING TO BE YOUNG ECO-AMBASSADORS
Pupils at four Llanelli schools have had the opportunity to learn how to become better eco-ambassadors for their school and their community.
The Eco-Committees of Ysgol...
Team plugs into energy saving!
An unique energy saving project is celebrating its fifth birthday this year.
Operation Energy works with primary schools involved in Pembrokeshire's Sustainable Schools Award Scheme.
Team...
Huge reduction in black bags collected in Swansea
THE amount of black bags placed out for collection in Swansea has reduced by more than 25 percent in 12 months, according to latest...
Clean Coasts Week 2015 – The Big Event
Clean Coasts have been fortunate enough again this year to be able to hold the national Clean Coasts Week campaign (see attached flyer). Once...
Beach byelaws coming into effect from 1st May
Dog lovers are being reminded that the seasonal Aberavon Beach byelaws will take effect from 1st May to 30th September 2015.
Throughout this period, the...
