Council leader disappointed at level of fines
RECENT fines imposed by Carmarthen magistrates for litter offences have been questioned by a leading Carmarthenshire councillor. Executive Board Member for...
You bring it, we’ll recycle it!
RESIDENTS in the Burry Port area are being urged to have a pre-Christmas clear out and take advantage of a waste and tyre amnesty...
Keep Wales Tidy events in December 2012
Keep Wales Tidy have a few events running this month and are looking for volunteers to help: 4th, 10th &...
Woman fined for throwing cigarette end out of car window
A woman has been fined £100 for throwing a cigarette end out of a car window in McDonald’s in Cross Hands. ...
Pupils are making their community more sustainable
Llanelli school children have taken further steps in making their community more sustainable. Ysgol Dewi Sant pupils have been making a...
County recycles 57% during first quarter of 2012/13
NEW figures released by Welsh Government show Carmarthenshire recycled 57% of its rubbish during the first quarter of this year. The...
Flood Update from Environment Agency Wales
Environment Agency Wales is warning people to remain on their guard against flooding as forecasts indicate that more heavy rainfall is forecast across Wales...
Cleaning up Carmarthenshire
A TOTAL of 1,268 bags of rubbish, 75 tyres and 106 miscellaneous items such as pushchairs, carpets and scooters that have been dumped across...
Man fined for dropping litter
A MAN has been fined for dropping litter in a Llanelli street. He was seen eating and walking along Arthur Street...
Man fined for dog fouling offence at coastal park
A MAN has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog at Llanelli’s Millennium Coastal Park. He was issued...
Energy Reduction Project
TOURISM businesses in Carmarthenshire are being encouraged to go green – and more than 40 have already answered the call. Carmarthenshire...
Making Junk Funky
Looking for a completely original Christmas gift? Or simply want to find a use for your old household items? Then bring along your old...
Environment Agency Investigating Pollution in River Clydach
Officers from Environment Agency Wales are investigating following reports of pollution across a large stretch of the River Clydach between Bryn-coch and the Neath...
Transglobal tree-planting
An ambitious inter-continental community link-up will result in a simultaneous tree planting event in Wales and Africa. The synchronised creation of...
Agency likely to grant permit change for Swansea nickel refinery
Environment Agency Wales has announced that it is likely to grant a permit change to allow Vale Europe Ltd to operate a power plant...
New Project to Reduce Flood Risk in Llechryd
Environment Agency Wales will start work this week on a new project to reduce flood risk for 18 properties in Llechryd, Ceredigion. ...
Keep Wales Tidy events in November 2012
Due to a 2-week woodland project in October, there will only be the following events this month: 5th – River...
Ship recycling firm applies to change permit to expand operations
Environment Agency Wales has received an application from a Swansea ship recycling firm to change its Environmental Permit to allow it to expand its...
Protect our prickly friends on Guy Fawkes night
Residents are being urged to watch out for hedgehogs before they light their bonfire on Guy Fawkes night. In a bid...
Park has a predatory ‘alien’ invader
An alien invader is attacking pond life in Llanelli. The Environment Agency Wales is taking drastic action to eradicate the highly...
Council’s recycling website strikes gold!
Recycle for Carmarthenshire – the County council’s interactive website to help people reduce and recycle their rubbish – has won gold at the CIPR...
Two wheels better than four
COUNCIL environmental enforcement officers are using two wheels instead of four to catch people who are dropping litter and not cleaning up after their...
Recycle your electricals too
LIKE most people, you probably put out your blue bags for recycling, but what about your old electricals? Did you know...
Fly-posting warning
RESIDENTS and businesses in Carmarthenshire are being warned that fly-posting is a criminal offence. It comes after a fixed penalty notice...
Bin it – and pick up a prize
RESPONSIBLE residents are being rewarded for helping to keep the county clean. The council is holding a quarterly prize draw to...
Make use of your old furniture
Did you know the Salvation Army charity shop in Llanelli will collect unwanted furniture free of charge? If you think someone...
Environment Agency maintains warnings as further high tides and strong winds...
Environment Agency Wales is continuing to issue Flood Warnings for coastal areas as high tides and strong winds are forecast late this evening (Wednesday...
Tiny tots show off their nappies!
TINY tots in Carmarthenshire have been showing off the latest real nappies on the catwalk. The ‘Bumps and Babes’ Fashion Show...
Man Caught Illegal Netting in Burry Port
Officers from Environment Agency Wales and Dyfed Powys Police have apprehended a man for alleged illegal netting in the Burry Inlet, Burry Port. ...
Man fined for dog fouling offence dog
A man has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after his dog in Kidwelly. Council environmental enforcement officers were...
Woman tracked down through Facebook for litter offence
A WOMAN who was caught dropping litter by council officers and gave false details has been tracked down through Facebook and prosecuted in court....
Adopt a recycling site
COMMUNITY groups and organisations are being urged to adopt a local recycling site – and earn some money at the same time. ...
Environment Agency Wales Investigation Lorry Spillage near Lampeter
Officers from Environment Agency Wales are investigating following a road traffic accident on the A482 near Lampeter, involving a lorry which has spilled...
New Flood Prevention Scheme for Ystradgynlais
Environment Agency Wales will start work next week on a new flood scheme to provide better protection for 228 homes and 12 businesses in...
National Trust Wales wins Award for Reducing Water Use
A charity which looks after Wales’ historic buildings and landscapes has won a UK-wide award for the innovative way it is helping the environment...
Record Rainfall affects Bathing Water Quality
The record rainfall in the UK this summer has had an effect on water quality at some of Wales’ beaches, says Environment Agency Wales....
Councillors go on litter patrol in town centre
Councillors Jim Jones and John Jenkins have been out on patrol with environmental enforcement officers in Llanelli town centre. Cllr Jones,...
Come and join the great nut hunt at Mynydd Mawr Woodland...
The dormouse is one of our rarest animals, they are nocturnal so hard to see, so why not become a nutty detective and help...
Come and join the great nut hunt at Llyn Llech Owain!
The dormouse is one of our rarest animals, they are nocturnal so hard to see so why not become a nutty detective and help...
Overgrown Garden
A CARMARTHEN resident has been prosecuted for ignoring an enforcement notice to clear up his overgrown garden. On August 22 last...
Big beach clean bigger than ever!
In support of the Welsh Government funded Tidy Towns Project, more than 350 volunteers from local schools, community groups, public sector and private sector...
Wild Weekend for Wales – Deadline fast approaching
Do something wonderful for wildlife this autumn and have a Wild Weekend for Wales (26-28 October 2012). Apply for HOMBASE VOUCHERS up to £200...
Dormouse ‘Nutters’ Wanted!
People are needed to help the Carmarthenshire Biodiversity Partnership with a nutty autumn survey. The partnership wants to find out as...
Charity Wins Award for Reducing Water Use
A charity which looks after Wales’ historic buildings and landscapes has won a UK-wide award for the innovative way it is helping the environment...
Environment Agency Assessing Burst Sewer around Millenium Coastal Path
Environment Agency Wales is monitoring an area of the Millennium Coastal Path after breaks were found on a part of the sewer pipe between...
Man fined for not cleaning up after dog on beach
Man fined for not cleaning up after dog on beach A man has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after his dog...
Man fined for dog fouling offence
Man fined for dog fouling offence A Porthyrhyd man has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog. He...
Helping rural businesses save energy – and money
Helping rural businesses save energy – and money The official launch of a new free service for rural businesses will be held next month...
Window of opportunity-Cyfle i Ddylunio Panel Wydr Lliw
Window of opportunity Plot a course for the National Botanic Garden on Sunday September 16th and learn how to design and produce a small,...
Man fined £600 plus £400 costs for fly-tipping
Man fined £600 plus £400 costs for fly-tipping AN Amman Valley man has been fined £600 and ordered to pay £419.83 court costs for...
