Recognising the impact of social workers in Carmarthenshire
This World Social Work Day (18 March), Foster Wales Carmarthenshire is highlighting the dedication of social workers who make a big difference in the...
Our Rural Towns: Cross Hands
Under the Ten Towns initiative led by Carmarthenshire County Council, rural market towns across the county have been supported to create vibrant and economically...
Council seeks views on vision for Llanelli Multi-Modal Interchange
Carmarthenshire County Council is gathering views on plans to transform land to the south of Llanelli Railway Station to create bus, walking, cycling, electric...
Draft Allotment and Community Growing Strategy Public Consultation
Carmarthenshire residents are invited to provide feedback on the Draft Allotment and Community Growing Strategy, which was jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared...
UK Shared Prosperity Fund extended to March 2026
The UK Government has announced that its UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund funding, originally designed to replace former EU funding streams, is to...
Celebrating LGBTQ+ foster carers in Carmarthenshire
LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption Week (3-10 March) is a time to recognise the invaluable contributions of LGBTQ+ foster carers in providing safe, caring, and...
LABOUR’S LACK OF FUNDING AND N.I. HIKE FORCES 9.75% COUNCIL TAX...
Plaid Cymru on Carmarthenshire County Council has blamed inadequate Welsh Government funding and the Labour Chancellor’s devastating employers National Insurance hike for blowing a...
New business welcomed to Llanelli Market
Local pastry chef Benjamin Condé has opened new bakery in Llanelli market. Named SAINT- HUGO, the bakery draws inspiration from Benjamin’s time living in France,...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team Seeks Public Assistance Following Illegal...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team is investigating a significant incident of illegal waste dumping involving a large container filled with various types of...
New evening Hwb sessions to offer support during February and March
The Council’s Hwb advisors, alongside a variety of partner organisations, will be offering support and advice at locations across the county with new evening...
Buddsoddi mewn unedau busnes carbon isel yn Sir Gaerfyrddin
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru a Chyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wedi buddsoddi mewn darparu datblygiad masnachol cynaliadwy gwerth £12m fel rhan o ymrwymiad i dwf economaidd gwyrdd.
Mae...
Investment in low carbon business units in Carmarthenshire
The Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council have invested in the delivery of a £12m sustainable commercial development as part of a commitment to...
Have Your Say on the Council’s plan to find budget savings
Carmarthenshire County Council is once again facing a significant shortfall in its budget for the coming financial year.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR BUDGET CONSULTATION.
Following...
Planned Vegetation Removal at Carmarthen Castle
Works Scheduled from January 2025 to March 2025.
Carmarthenshire County Council would like to inform the public of upcoming vegetation removal works planned at Carmarthen...
Changes to Waste Collections This Festive Period
Carmarthenshire County Council is advising residents of changes to waste collection schedules over the festive period. Residents are encouraged to review the revised schedules...
New homes to be developed at Ammanford Town Hall
Carmarthenshire County Council is progressing plans to build an additional eight, much needed, new and affordable homes in Ammanford.
Planning is underway to determine the...
Council Unveils Plans for Wales’ First Dual-Registered, Net Zero Carbon Care...
Carmarthenshire County Council is delighted to announce its transformative plans to redevelop a former 32-bed care home in Cwmgwili, into a 60-bed new build,...
Council looks for help to identify individuals following dog fouling offences
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for help to identify individuals caught failing to clear up their dog’s faeces in Carmarthen.
Images captured on CCTV show...
Funding available for warm hubs in Carmarthenshire
Community groups and organisations across Carmarthenshire can apply for funding to support safe and warm places for residents to spend time in this winter.
To...
Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Hwb Milestone Event
Carmarthenshire County Council invites members of the public to attend a public event at Unit 10, St Catherine's Walk on 12 December 2024 at...
Christmas Cheer in Carmarthenshire; almost £1 million invested in community facilities
With the long winter nights drawing in, it is more important than ever to bring people together and spread some Christmas cheer. The UK...
Council services opening times Christmas 2024
Hwb Christmas and New year opening times
There will be some changes to our Hwb opening hours over the festive period.
These are:
Christmas Day (Wednesday...
Llanelli Carnival kicks off Christmas celebrations in style
Over 15,000 festive visitors filled the streets of Llanelli town centre on Friday, 22 November 2024, to celebrate the town’s annual Christmas Carnival.
Spectators were...
Parents are being warned to think twice before buying electronic scooters...
Carmarthenshire County Council has unveiled its new Tree and Woodland Strategy 2024-2029, outlining a significant commitment to increase tree and woodland cover on Council...
Carmarthen town kiosk to let
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for a tenant to take up a 12-month lease at a kiosk in Carmarthen town centre. The glass front...
Llanelli Christmas Carnival and Lights-switch on to be held November 22
There is only one week to go until Llanelli Christmas Carnival 2024 – when the vibrant parade, featuring dressed lorries, sleighs and tractors hits...
Property experts join Pentre Awel project
Carmarthenshire County Council has enlisted commercial property agents BP2 and Savills to market the opportunities for businesses and organisations to lease space within the...
Investing in our environment
Carmarthenshire County Council continues to work towards its target of net zero carbon by 2030 through its collaborative work within our local communities. With...
Pentre Awel rolls out its latest exciting project, Our Classroom Climate.
The innovative project, which launched on 7 November 2024, is working with 6 Llanelli primary schools to deliver a tailor made immersive educational program...
Leisure Services Triumph at Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards
Carmarthenshire County Council is delighted to announce that its Leisure Services have been recognised with top awards and commendations at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards,...
Eto Pop-Up Events Bring Affordable and Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts to Carmarthenshire
Eto, in partnership with Hwb Bach y Wlad, is excited to announce a series of pop-up events across Carmarthenshire, offering residents the opportunity to...
Our Rural Towns: Kidwelly
As part of the Ten Towns programme delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the County’s rural market towns have received support to develop exciting new...
Carmarthenshire school pupils’ welcome home their Olympic heroes
Carmarthenshire’s Olympic gold and bronze medal cyclists, Emma Finucane and Jessica Roberts both received a hero’s welcome by pupils of their former schools at...
Council delivers new homes in Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire County Council has created new homes in Carmarthen which will provide modern and energy efficient accommodation for four families.
The new development sits on...
Carmarthenshire County Council Champions Wales Climate Week 2024
Wales Climate Week returns from 11 - 15 November 2024, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss the urgent issue of adapting...
2024 Christmas Toybox Appeal launched
Donations of new gifts and money are now being accepted for Carmarthenshire County Council’s 2024 Christmas Toybox Appeal.
Our annual Christmas Toybox Appeal helps hundreds...
Carmarthenshire Residents Invited to Have Their Say on New Recycling Containers
Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting residents to take part in an engagement exercise to help with the future of recycling in the county. As...
Council seeks views on landlord licensing in Tyisha
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking views on proposed additional regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the Tyisha and Glanymor areas of Llanelli.
Residents,...
Works underway on Ferry Road Culvert Scheme in Kidwelly
Works on the Ferry Road Culvert scheme in Kidwelly are underway, with contractors GD Harries making significant progress. A working compound has been established,...
Feeling positive in Carmarthenshire; over £500k supporting mental health services
This year on World Mental Health Day , we are highlighting the important work the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is doing to support...
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Chancellor urged to provide extra local council funding or face ‘catastrophic consequences’ for public services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to provide substantial...
Bremenda Isaf Farm supplying Ysgol Bro Dinefwr with local veg
A project is underway which sees vegetables from a county farm in Carmarthenshire feeding children at a nearby secondary school.
Local vegetables – organically grown,...
Council looks for help to identify individuals following dog fouling offences
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for help to identify individuals caught failing to clear up their dog’s faeces in Llanelli and Carmarthen.
Images captured on...
Our Rural Towns: Llandovery
As part of the Ten Towns programme delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the County’s rural market towns have received support to develop exciting new...
Awel Tywi Residential home celebrates 50th anniversary
Residents, staff and friends of Awel Tywi residential home in Llandeilo recently celebrated the home’s 50th anniversary.
Marking the occasion with afternoon tea and entertainment,...
Important Sporting Heritage projects launched at Parc Howard Museum
Llanelli’s Parc Howard Museum is launching two sporting heritage projects this autumn in collaboration with the Scarlets, the Sporting Heritage Network, and Actif Sport...
Theatre Festival in Carmarthenshire will be the first of its kind...
Look forward to a magical day of world class, site-specific theatre, from established and emerging Welsh artists, performed throughout Carmarthenshire’s historic market town of...
Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council celebrate new Pentre Awel hoarding...
Carmarthenshire County Council and Bouygues UK held an event to celebrate brand new hoardings at the new prestigious, multi-million-pound development Pentre Awel, designed by...
Carmarthenshire hosts first Tourism Ambassador Celebration event
Last week, Carmarthenshire County Council’s tourism department were joined by Cllr Hazel Evans, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism at the first...
Nominations Open for the Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards 2024
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards 2024. The public is invited to nominate local sporting heroes—whether athletes, coaches, volunteers,...
