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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sport facilities and outdoor community sport
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Communities team are supporting sports clubs to re-start activities following months of suspension due to Covid-19.
Welsh Government has eased restrictions...
Couple thank team for supporting their post-lockdown wedding
One of the first couples in Carmarthenshire to be married after lockdown restrictions were lifted said it was ‘all smiles and laughter’ despite the...
Information on shielding for ‘extremely vulnerable’ people
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so...
Annual update of the Voters’ Roll
In order to know who is eligible to register to vote we need to know who lives at your address. The canvass communication that...
Ammanford and Llanelli Hwb buildings to re-open
Carmarthenshire County Council’s customer service centres in Ammanford and Llanelli will re-open from Wednesday, July 29.
The Hwbs will re-open in a phased approach to...
Another month of free town centre parking agreed
Another month of free parking is being offered in Carmarthenshire town centres.
Carmarthenshire County Council has agreed to extend the current free parking period, brought...
Residents’ views wanted on Tywi Valley Path
A consultation has been launched to find out residents’ views on the exciting Tywi Valley Path project.
The council wants to create a 16-mile path...
Eat Out to Help Out
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for consumption on the premises can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs...
Business start-ups urged to apply for new grant support
New businesses in Carmarthenshire could be eligible for a new grant aimed at helping them with immediate cash flow support.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development...
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...
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...
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...
There is lots of help and advice for parents in Carmarthenshire...
https://vimeo.com/420211514
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
Save yourself a trip to the tip
Save yourself a trip to the tip and sign up for the council’s garden waste collection service.
Garden waste collections will restart on the week...
Clean-up operation underway
A clean-up operation is underway to deal with the aftermath of Storm Dennis and financial help is being made available for those affected.
Carmarthenshire County...
First look at new plans for Llanelli town centre
The first look at new plans for a key development site in Llanelli town centre have been revealed.
Carmarthenshire County Council is planning a massive...
What’s on at the Ffwrnes
Valentine’s Tea Dance
5 Feb, 14:30
Join award-winning dancers, Phillip and Gaynor Evans, for a special Valentine’s edition of...
World class Astro Turf pitch in Carmarthen
A new state of the art Astro Turf pitch opens at Carmarthen Leisure Centre.
The world class pitch welcomed its first players on Saturday with...
Council updates Spare Seat Policy following legislation
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board is updating its school transport spare seat policy, following changes to national legislation.
It is also proposing that the £50...
Police appeal following Carmarthen burglary
“Police are investigating a burglary that happened between 9pm and 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 6.
Car keys were taken from a property on Hafod Cwnin,...
NEWS UPDATE – UNANIMOUS APPROVAL A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR LLANELLI’S...
NEWS UPDATE
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR LLANELLI'S WELLNESS VILLAGE!
The proposed Wellness and Life Science Village in Llanelli has taken another major step...
Golden Handshake Queried For Outgoing Chief Executive
Golden Handshake Queried For Outgoing Chief Executive
On the news that the Chief Executive of Carmarthenshire Council will retire in June of this year, Labour...
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
NEWS UPDATE
Carmarthenshire County Council Chief Executive Mark James has announced his decision to retire.
Mr James, who has served the council for 17 years, will...
