Covid-19 warning from council leaders
If we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the...
Mark shares his experiences for World Suicide Prevention Day
“All I wanted was for someone to say, ‘how are you?’” Mark shares his experiences for World Suicide Prevention Day
Today marks World Suicide Prevention...
Llandeilo Bypass Funding Hit By Coronavirus Pandemic Response
Carmarthenshire Labour calls out Plaid Cymru's hypocrisy over Llandeilo Bypass, after Welsh Government capital funds were reallocated to finance their response to Coronavirus.
On the...
Parc Howard museum re-opens
Parc Howard museum is welcoming back visitors once again following its closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The museum is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday...
Social distancing plea following COVID-19 cases in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is calling on residents and visitors to take responsibility for social distancing as a cluster of positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed...
Vital support for job seekers and employers in West Wales
To match job seekers with employers and career agencies across West Wales, a virtual jobs fair is taking place on Wednesday 9 September.
The free...
Crimestoppers asks residents to be vigilant and to speak up about...
The charity Crimestoppers is today launching a fresh campaign across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys to highlight the issue of organised crime and is...
Mobility company in court after risking woman’s safety
A Llanelli-based mobility aid company must pay out £17,550 after their shoddy workmanship left an 87-year-old disabled woman at risk.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s trading standards...
Ammanford CC v Pontarddulais CC
Ammanford Win a Thriller!
Ammanford and Pontarddulais put on an exciting game of cricket at Ammanford Park on Saturday. This 40 overs friendly fixture...
lanelli MP urges thousands of Llanelli’s Child Trust Fund generation not...
This week, young people turning 18 will for the first time be able to access their Child Trust Fund accounts, the innovative government-funded savings...
‘We will continue rising to the challenge’
THE arrest of a Liverpool uncle and nephew has led to the shut-down of an entire illegal drug smuggling route into Carmarthenshire.
The pair were...
Teenagers Plan Mass Gathering at a Llanelli Quarry
Police are urging parents to be aware of their teenage children’s whereabouts, following reports a mass gathering is planned at a Llanelli quarry tonight...
Home Safety Month September 2020
September sees the start of Home Fire Safety month and we are encouraging households to do some basic safety checks within their homes to...
Scam
Residents are being warned of bogus emails and text messages circulating Carmarthenshire.
The email and text claims to be sent from a councillor to their...
Free town centre parking offer resumes
Periods of free parking in council-run car parks are being re-introduced across Carmarthenshire as part of an ongoing pilot initiative.
Visitors to the county’s main...
Burry Port Masterplan
The transformation of Burry Port is underway and already a number of exciting developments are being delivered, with more in the pipeline.
Burry Port Harbour...
Pendine beach car park re-opens
Pendine’s main car park has re-opened following the completion of a phase of works associated with a £7million development scheme.
The car park, off Marsh...
Gorseinon CC triumph over Ammanford CC
Gorseinon triumph !
Ammanford CC entertained Gorseinon CC in this 25 overs friendly contest at Ammanford Park this afternoon. The weather was part Sun...
Assault charge as man found with head injuries in Llanelli street
Police in Llanelli have charged a man after a 36-year-old was found in the street with head injuries.
Dyfed-Powys Police received a report that a...
Police monitor reports of mass gatherings planned in Burry Port
Police in Burry Port are monitoring reports of mass gatherings planned in the town, after around 200 teenagers had to be moved on earlier...
Face coverings for secondary school pupils
Secondary school pupils in Carmarthenshire will be required to wear face coverings on school transport and in school indoor communal areas where social distancing...
Llangennech Train Fire UPDATE
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have extinguished the fire, involving a freight train, near Pontarddulais Road, Llangennech, Carmarthenshire.
Mid and West Wales...
Police break-up gathering of 200 youths in Burry Port
Police were called to reports of a large gathering of youths in Burry Port at around 6.05pm on Wednesday.
Dyfed-Powys Police officers are investigating damage...
Llangennech freight train derailment
Carmarthenshire County Council continues to support emergency services and partner organisations to deal with a major incident in Llangennech.
Over a hundred residents were evacuated...
Re-opening community centres / village halls
As of the 14th August 2020, community centres / village halls have been able to open for some permitted activities.
Examples of activities permitted under the...
Making changes to help you support local
We’re making some changes to help our town centres get back on their feet, helping our businesses – and you – to stay safe...
LLANGENNECH TRAIN FIRE UPDATE:
02:13AM LLANGENNECH TRAIN FIRE UPDATE:Our fire service colleagues have advised that three carriages of the train are currently on fire.An evacuation zone has been...
Emergency services dealing with train fire
Emergency services are dealing with a large diesel train which is on fire on the track near Llangennech.
A cordon has been put in place...
Over 120,000 calls handled during lockdown
Carmarthenshire County Council’s customer service staff have handled 120,000 calls whilst working from home since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in March.
That’s nearly...
Apply for the Childcare Providers Grant
The Childcare Provider Grant will offer dedicated funding for the childcare sector to help ensure more providers re-open as the schools return in September.
Since...
Pembrey Country Park to host one of first post-lockdown even
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pembrey Country Park has been chosen to host one of the first outdoor sports events in Wales since the Covid-19 lockdown.
Welsh...
Improving children’s play areas
Llanelli Rural Council is continuing with improving children’s play areas transferred from Carmarthenshire County Council. Work has commenced today at Danybanc Play Area, Felinfoel,...
Swansea CC triumph in cup win at Ammanford CC
This Sunday's 20 overs Cup encounter between Ammanford CC and Swansea CC was delayed due to a wet outfield in the idyllic setting...
Temporary field hospitals handed back to Carmarthenshire council
Two temporary field hospitals set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Carmarthenshire are to be returned to the local authority following the...
Get involved with this year’s #NHSVirtualPride | Cymerwch ran yn #NHSVirtualPride...
Hywel Dda University Health Board is proud to be part of NHS Wales’s collaboration with Pride Cymru to mark NHS Wales Virtual Pride Week...
Carmarthenshire Youth Council support young women
Many young people have been supported with free period products during lockdown by Carmarthen Youth Council and Carmarthenshire Youth Support Services.
The team at Carmarthenshire...
Alleged ABH in Burry Port
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH) following an incident at Burry Port Harbour.
At approximately 8.45am on Saturday, August 8,...
Warning not to dump waste at community recycling sites
There's no excuse for fly-tipping anywhere in Carmarthenshire - that’s the message as people are being warned not to dump their litter at community...
Ammanford AFC announce Ex Swans legends return for a second season
Ammanford AFC are pleased to announce that the Lee Trundle and Andy Robinson are back for a second season with the club. The pair...
Llanelli Town Council Welcome People Back to Town Centre
https://www.facebook.com/CarmsCouncil/videos/3265292596872253/?t=44
When you’re visiting our town centres, remember that your experience may be a little different.
We’ve worked with local businesses to help them safely re-open...
Llyfrgelloedd Sir Gâr / Carmarthenshire Libraries
Carmarthenshire Libraries are pleased to announce that library members are able to attend IT facilities with an appointment in the three main libraries and...
Police appeal following Llanelli assault allegation
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an allegation of assault which occurred on the afternoon of July 19th 2020 on Lon yr Ysgol, Llanelli.
It is alleged that...
Test, Trace, Protect
https://vimeo.com/431771807
The NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect service is now well underway across Carmarthenshire to track the virus and give extra protection to our communities.
Anyone...
Works to improve Carmarthenshire roads gets underway
Nearly £2million is being invested in Carmarthenshire roads over the next few months.
Carmarthenshire County Council has announced that 37 sections of road will be...
Llwynhendy man sentenced to two years for handling stolen goods
A man was caught with thousands of pounds worth of items taken from homes and sheds in Llwynhendy after accessing wifi on a stolen...
Ammanford CC 2nds play host to Mumbles CC 2nds
On a beautiful Sunny afternoon in Carmarthenshire, Ammanford Cricket Club Seconds welcomed their counterparts from the Mumbles Cricket Club Swansea to the wonderful setting...
Police seized spice worth £10,000 from car on drugs run
Police officers seized £10,000 of the psychoactive substance spice after waiting near a motorway slipway for a car returning from a drugs run.
Dyfed-Powys Police...
Ammanford AFC link with Arsenal F.C.
Well the 2020 FA Cup Final will certainly go down in history. An enforced non attendance at Wembley (the home of English Football)...
IT facilities re-open in some of Carmarthenshire’s libraries
Carmarthenshire libraries have re-opened some of its IT facilities following the easing of restrictions by the Welsh Government.
In addition to the Click, Collect and...
Childcare Offer for Wales to re-open
The Childcare Offer for Wales which provides working parents with 30 hours of Government-funded early education and childcare for three and four-year-olds is re-opening...
