Glimpse of exciting leisure centre planned for Llanelli
A glimpse of the exciting new leisure centre planned for Llanelli has been released following Carmarthenshire County Council’s commitment of funding in its ambitious...
CENSUS 2021
The census is coming on Sunday 21 March. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as:
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Test, Trace, Protect – still critical as restrictions are eased
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Test, Trace and Protect team is urging people who have tested positive to Covid-19 to continue to engage with them as...
Bike hire docking stations installed in Carmarthenshire in Wales first
A series of bike hire stations are being installed at key locations in Carmarthenshire to encourage people to enjoy active travel.
Carmarthenshire County Council is...
Carmarthenshire Theatres digital success
Despite Covid-19 forcing the closure of theatres across the UK over the past year, Carmarthenshire County Council’s theatres have continued to entertain thousands of...
Children in Five Roads move into new £4.5m school
Children in Five Roads have not just returned to school, they have returned to a new £4.5million school fit for 21st century learning.
The new...
Beach playground transformation
Ahoy matey!
Llansteffan Beach playground is soon to be transformed into a state of the art play area.
The current space is in the process of...
Vaccinations
We continue to support Hywel Dda University Health Board and the Welsh Government with its roll out of the vaccine programme
Vaccinations are now well...
Garden waste collections
The council’s garden waste collection service will restart on the week beginning March 8.
Existing customers have already been contacted advising them on how to...
£1.5million for tourism project
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured an additional £1.5 million for a second phase of the Celtic Routes tourism project.
The successful bid was made on...
Celebrations as businesses back Llanelli BID
Businesses in Llanelli have given a strong vote of confidence in their town.
They have voted overwhelmingly to continue the successful Ymlaen Llanelli Business Improvement...
Youngest learners return to school
The smiles on these children’s faces says it all.
The youngest learners at Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen in Cwmann are happy to be back in school...
Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant
The Welsh Government has opened the Restrictions Business Fund to support businesses and sole traders that have been directly impacted by the extended restrictions announced by...
Consultations carried out under School Organisation Code extended to July 16
Consultations that are being carried out under the School Organisation Code for Wales 2018 will be extended until the end of the summer term...
Celebrate St David’s Day from home
St David’s Day celebration events are a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, we can still take part by staying at...
Vaccinations
We continue to support Hywel Dda University Health Board and the Welsh Government with its roll out of the vaccine programme
Vaccinations are now well...
More than 83,000 EUSS Applications in Wales
More than 83 thousand applications to the EU #SettlementScheme have already been made in Wales.
EEA and Swiss citizens (resident in the UK by 31 December...
Mwy na 83,000 o geisiadau i’r EUSS yng Nghymru
Mae dros 83 mil o geisiadau ar gyfer #CynllunPreswylio yr UE eisoes wedi'u gwneud yng Nghymru.
Ddinasyddion yr Ardal Economaidd Ewropeaidd a'r Swistir (sydd wedi byw...
Are you aged 16 or 17?
You can now vote in the Senedd 2021 Elections
Now in Wales, 16 and 17-year olds can register to vote in this year's Senedd election, which...
Chair walking thousands of steps for charity
Carmarthenshire County Council Chairman is stepping up his exercise locally to raise money for charity.
Cllr Ieuan Davies is taking it all in his stride...
Care home residents treated to St David’s Day online concert
Residents in care homes across Carmarthenshire are being treated to a free virtual St David’s Day concert.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s theatres have partnered with Loud...
Keeping Carmarthenshire safe
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Over 4,000 visits have been made to businesses in Carmarthenshire since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some 16 stores across the county were visited...
Welcome to Carmarthen
Work has started on a new western gateway sign to welcome visitors into Carmarthen.
Ground investigation and some tree clearance has already been completed on...
Have your say on schools’ proposals
Carmarthenshire County Council is consulting on proposals for Ysgol y Felin and Llangain, Llansteffan and Bancyfelin schools.
As part of the council’s vision for a...
Support for businesses hit by floods
Carmarthenshire’s clean-up operation is continuing following flooding in parts of Carmarthenshire this weekend.
Crews have been working around the clock to clear debris left by...
Flood damage – support for residents
If your home has had internal damage following the recent floods or you’ve been evacuated by the Council or other emergency services for more...
Executive Board proposes capping Council Tax increase to £1 a week
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board has proposed cutting the Council Tax increase again following further consideration of the authority’s draft budget.
Members met today to...
Executive Board extends schools consultation period
The council’s Executive Board has extended the consultation period for four different school proposals until it meets again to discuss it on March 1.
Consultations...
Carmarthenshire flood recovery underway
Recovery operations are now underway to clear and make safe areas affected by yesterday’s flooding in parts of Carmarthenshire.
Torrential rain and high river levels...
Coronavirus rates in Carmarthenshire
Thanks to your efforts, coronavirus rates are falling.
And thanks to our amazing vaccinators, more and more people are being vaccinated every day.
But this is...
Elections
We’re recruiting staff to help us run the elections for the Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioner on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
We need people...
Supporting your child to go back to school
It’s back to school next week for our youngest learners and although many children will be feeling excited, they may be feeling a bit...
Council offers a step on the career ladder with successful apprenticeship...
Over 160 apprentices are working with Carmarthenshire County Council, supporting the authority in a variety of roles whilst progressing their career.
The council runs a...
Repair works continue on road affected by extreme rainfall
Work is continuing on a road in Carmarthen affected by a landslip caused by heavy rainfall.
Extreme weather just before Christmas left the B4301 near...
Ymlaen Llanelli hope to extend its term
Businesses in Llanelli are being encouraged to vote on the renewal of the Llanelli Business Improvement District (BID).
The BID Ymlaen Llanelli was established in...
Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant
The current round of Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant is now closed for applications.
Following the First Minister’s announcement on Friday 29th January, the discretionary...
Panel seeks answers over Penally asylum camp costs
The Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel are seeking answers over costs incurred due to the demand for extra policing at an asylum seekers...
Carmarthenshire schoolchildren set an active challenge
Carmarthenshire County Council has set schoolchildren a challenge whilst they are staying at home.
So far 70 schools have signed up to A Million Actif...
Council recognised for help to food banks
Carmarthenshire County Council has been recognised nationally after gifting over £42,000 in food vouchers to foodbanks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Egni Sir Gâr Cyfyngedig won...
Dog fouling
We are receiving a number of complaints relating to dog fouling in James Street, Glenalla Road and Swansea Road areas of Llanelli. Despite the...
Baw cŵn
Ydych chi’n adnabod y perchnogion cŵn hyn?Rydym yn derbyn nifer o gwynion yn ymwneud â baw cŵn yn Stryd Iago, Heol Glenella a Heol...
Carmarthenshire hits silver screen spotlight again
Carmarthenshire is cementing its reputation as a major location for the film and TV industry.
Following on from its success as a location from hit...
Felling work underway to tackle ash dieback disease
Felling work is underway in Carmarthenshire to remove diseased ash trees which are a risk to road users.
Works are being carried out in the...
LGBT+ History Month
During February, Carmarthenshire County Council will be noting LGBT+ History Month to positively acknowledge the diversity within our local communities.
In support of the nationally-recognised...
Half a billion in schemes and improvements planned – have your...
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Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board has reiterated its commitment to creating jobs and improving the quality of life for the people of Carmarthenshire.
The Executive...
Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant
Following the First Minister’s announcement on Friday 29 January the discretionary grant will have a second round of funding to further assist businesses affected...
Boost to Carmarthen and Ammanford town centres
People are being asked their views on the introduction of two Local Development Orders (LDOs) for Carmarthen and Ammanford town centres.
Carmarthenshire County Council says...
No proof of disposing tyres legally
Failing to provide evidence for disposing of tyres has cost one Llanelli businessman over £800.
Stephen Griffiths admitted at Llanelli Magistrates Court of not being...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Today we join others by marking Holocaust Memorial Day. January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
We...
Ask the audience
Residents in Ammanford are being asked their views on the renaming of The Miners’ Theatre.
Carmarthenshire County Council is considering renaming the theatre ‘Glowyr’ the...
