Nia Griffith MP – Statement on Castell Howell Foods Ltd jobs...
Llanelli MP, NIA GRIFFITH, commented:
“The news that Castell Howell Foods Ltd are beginning consultation with their employees on possible job losses is deeply worrying. ...
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to...
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply in Llanelli’s town hall gardens.
A PCSO was carrying out proactive...
COVID-19 causing job losses at Castell Howell
More misery in Carmarthenshire, as COVID-19 causing job losses at Castell Howell
Castell Howell Foods Ltd, the Carmarthenshire based food wholesaler and processor, has...
EMERGENCY FOODBANK SUPPORTS HENDY RUGBY CLUB
CETMA’s Surplus Food Llanelli Emergency Food bank has been helping vulnerable families and individuals for several months and are now proud to be able...
Carmarthenshire day of action
POLICE have carried out a day of action across Carmarthenshire, disrupting criminal activity and targeting those who prey on the most vulnerable.
Officers from Ammanford,...
Pollution of Air and Water –The Lock down has shown us...
In beautiful West Wales there should surely not be areas of severe air and water pollution. Unfortunately Carmarthenshire has there problems, mainly in the...
Council Chair makes history after being installed online
A new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council has been elected in an online annual general meeting - a first of its kind for the...
County council owned parks reopened on Friday, June 12
Carmarthenshire County Council managed parks, including Pembrey Country Park, Parc Howard, Llyn Llech Owain and Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park reopened to the public on...
Meet The Dogs At Many Tears, Can You Re-Home Cosy Rosy?
Meet the dogs at Many Tears
Can you re-home Cosy Rosy? Cosy Rosy is a sweet and graceful greyhound. She was raced but was not...
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
Many Tears Animal Rescue are one of many charities/organisations that have had to close doors during the...
‘Coliadaur a Cwpanaid’ (Bytes and Bites) – Prosiect dysgu traws oed...
Derbyniodd y Fforwm addewid ariannol gan Bartneriaeth Gofal Gorllewin Cymru i rhedeg prosiect traws oedran ar draws lleoliadau yn Sir Gaerfyrddin. Pwrpas y cynllun...
Charity’s Virtual Run Raises Over £18k/Ras Rithwir Elusen yn Codi Dros...
Charity’s Virtual Run Raises Over £18k
The Wales Air Ambulance is thanking participants who took part in the My Air Miles - Virtual Run...
Police officer’s donation gives rare blood cancer patient a chance of...
A Carmarthen police officer has described the honour of potentially saving the life of a person fighting a rare form of cancer as he...
Improving access for walking and cycling in Carmarthenshire
Residents are being asked their views on improving access for walking and cycling in Carmarthenshire.
From Monday people will be able to make suggestions on...
Family Fundraising After Charity Saves Toddler’s Life
A family has raised £2,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance after the service recently saved the life of their two-year-old daughter.
The Charity’s Dafen-based helicopter...
Staying safe whilst having fun in the sun
With the sun shining, it’s a great time to have a barbeque in your garden.
The council’s Environmental Health Officers have some top tips to...
Carmarthenshire towns win two prestigious awards
Carmarthenshire County Council has congratulated two local town councils for their success in the One Voice Wales Awards.
Pembrey and Burry Port Council won the...
Household waste and recycling centres open
Trostre and Nantycaws household waste and recycling centres re-open yesterday for the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic. Wernddu in Ammanford and Whitland will...
Look after your Wellbeing – Sharing Carmarthenshire’s Kindness #Sirgâredig
During these new, strange and sometimes difficult times, it's more important than ever to make time to look after your health and wellbeing. Carmarthenshire...
More Carmarthenshire residents on shielding list
More residents in Carmarthenshire who have been asked to take shielding measures will receive a letter with information and advice from the council.
People with...
Kidwelly man charged after 47 drugs runs to Newport in two...
A man has been charged after police discovered he was doing drug runs less than a day after being released from custody.
Aled Wyn Samuel...
Flying Start app launched to connect with families
A new app has been launched in Carmarthenshire to help Flying Start families to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Flying Start is a Welsh...
There is lots of help and advice for parents in Carmarthenshire...
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The School Improvement Team have created their very own version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow to celebrate the amazing staff at the hubs.
Thanks to...
Recycling Centres to re-open by appointment only
Carmarthenshire County Council will be re-opening its four Household Waste Recycling Centres from next week (w/c May 26) - but only to those Carmarthenshire...
7-year-old Mattie from Pembrey takes on home Pen y Fan-tastic challenge...
Plucky Mattie Denman will climb the equivalent of Pen y Fan in the drive at her family home in Pembrey on Friday 22nd May...
Bin collections on Bank Holiday Monday
Refuse and recycling crews are working on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Residents are being urged to put...
Three new childcare hubs to open due to demand
Three additional childcare hubs are opening in Carmarthenshire due to increasing demand to provide care for children of critical workers and vulnerable children.
The new...
Hywel Dda Chief Executive praises “remarkable effort” as COVID-19 field hospitals...
Hywel Dda Chief Executive praises "remarkable effort" as COVID-19 field hospitals are completed
Hywel Dda University Health Board Chief Executive Steve Moore has paid tribute...
Free School Meals direct payments – coronavirus
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We are changing the way we will provide free school meals during the coronavirus outbreak to make it easier for families to access.
From the...
Carers needed to start work immediately
The council is urgently recruiting carers to help support older and vulnerable residents of Carmarthenshire as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
We are particularly...
Recycling and waste services update
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation develops, the following will apply to our recycling and waste services.
Recycling centres
As of Tuesday, March 24 all of...
Work well underway on Carmarthenshire’s temporary hospitals
Rapid progress is being made converting three sites in Carmarthenshire into temporary medical provision.
Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned its framework contractors to prepare Carmarthen...
Operation Dawns Glaw
Operation Dawns Glaw
This week sees the launch of Operation Dawns Glaw, a multi-agency partnership to reduce deliberate fires across Wales With the dry and...
NHS Visiting Restrictions across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
Update from Hywel Dda University Health Board:
Thank you to everyone for supporting our visitor restrictions to protect our patients and our NHS. We have...
Pembrey Parish Churches, St. Illtyd and Llandyry
From the Vicar
Saturday morning, 21st March. The sound of silence has descended on a nation. It is a sobering experience. For some, those who...
Community support
We are providing additional support to help and advise Carmarthenshire businesses and residents throughout the on-going Coronavirus crisis. You can connect to this new...
Council closes its parks in response to Coronavirus
All Carmarthenshire County Council run parks will be closed to the public from 6pm this evening.
This decision has been taken for the overriding priority...
Coronavirus: Challenges arising from sudden surge in tourism
The Leaders of Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire County Councils have consulted with leaders at; Hywel Dda University Health Board and MPs and AMs across...
First dog breeder signs up to Buy With Confidence scheme
Carmarthenshire County Council has become the first in the UK to bring a dog breeder on to the national Buy With Confidence Scheme.
Knocking Stone...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Support your local markets
Our indoor markets at Llanelli and Carmarthen, and our outdoor market at Ammanford, are open and well stocked with fresh fruit,...
Carmarthenshire Council Tax 2020-21
Carmarthenshire County Council has approved a Council Tax increase of 4.89 per cent, or £61.38 a year, for the average band D property –...
Second Llandovery public drop-in event to be rescheduled / Ail-drefnu ail...
Plans to hold a second public drop-in event in Llandovery to discuss ideas and ask questions about healthcare provision at the town’s hospital and...
Phil Harmonics Choir donate £500 to the Chemotherapy Day Unit at...
Thank you to the Phil Harmonics Choir for their donation of £500 to the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Marie Williams, Senior Sister...
Kidwelly Tea Dance Club donate £500 to Breast Care Unit Prince...
A big thank you to Kidwelly Tea Dance Club for raising funds for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Sandra Griffiths, Club Secretary...
ANNMARIE THOMAS – £9200 DONATION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
In June 2018, Annmarie Thomas from Llannon, Carmarthenshire, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a very rare condition that affects the nerves...
FAW Cancel Football Friendlies
The FAW can confirm that the upcoming match between Cymru v USA has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The US Soccer Federation...
Drivers take care – heavy rain forecasted
Drivers take care - heavy rain forecasted
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to take care on the roads over...
City Region digital plans speeding up with key appointment
Major plans to boost digital connectivity for businesses and residents throughout South West Wales are picking up speed.
Gareth Jones, from Carmarthen, has been appointed...
Council agrees to offer retailers business rate discount
Smaller shops, restaurants and cafés are amongst the businesses who will benefit from a high street rate relief scheme adopted by Carmarthenshire County Council.
Members...
New orthodontic provider for residents of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire/Darparwr orthodonteg...
Hywel Dda University Health Board will be contacting patients to make them aware that those requiring orthodontic services will receive their treatment through a...
