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,...
Investment of over £500,000 to sustain and enhance sports facilities in...
As the new sporting season kicks off, improvements to sporting facilities in the County, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund , will...
Carmarthenshire County Council Takes Action on Environmental Offences in August
Carmarthenshire County Council reaffirms its dedication to ensuring a clean and safe environment by issuing a number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and enforcement...
Views will help shape regional transport plan
Over 800 views have been submitted to help shape the future of transport in South West Wales.
Residents and businesses throughout Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot,...
PLAID CYMRU-LED COUNCIL HELPS ENSURE THE SCARLETS WILL REMAIN ‘YMA O...
The financially troubled Scarlets Rugby Club has been boosted by Plaid-led Carmarthenshire County Council’s agreement to restructure a £2.6m loan originally granted in 2007....
Work starts on Health and Wellbeing Hwb
Work to the former Debenhams building in Carmarthen has officially commenced. Carmarthenshire County Council has partnered with Hywel Dda University Health Board and the...
Independent review of special education provision in Llanelli to commence
The work to improve special education facilities in Llanelli has started. David Davies, former Head of Additional Learning Needs and Wellbeing for Vale of...
More communities set for ultrafast upgrade in Carmarthenshire
Openreach has announced that eligible homes and businesses around Llanpumsaint, Llansteffan, Bancyfelin and Pontyates could soon get better broadband with the support of the...
Local Talent Takes the Stage: Welsh Horror Film “Scopophobia” to Premiere...
Carmarthen is set to be the spotlight for Welsh cinema as it hosts the Wales premiere of the thrilling new horror film “Scopophobia” on...
Carmarthenshire County Council Advances Green Initiatives with New Electric Vehicles and...
Carmarthenshire County Council is taking a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by continuing to integrate electric vehicles into its fleet. Thanks to funding...
Carmarthen Town to Benefit from Major £500,000 Investment
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured £500,000 through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund to carry out major improvement works in Carmarthen Town Centre.
The first...
Our Rural Towns: Llandeilo
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...
Important Notice for Sixth Form Students: Secure Your Bus Passes for...
As pupils across Carmarthenshire prepare to receive their GCSE this week, Carmarthenshire County Council is reminding all students intending to return to Sixth Form...
Bins for Boys
Carmarthenshire County Council has partnered with West Wales Prostate Cancer Support Group to provide Bins for Boys. The initiative provides sanitary bins in all...
Carmarthenshire County Council Secures Conviction Against Unlicensed Dog Breeder
In a case heard at Swansea Crown Court, Carmarthenshire County Council successfully prosecuted Tomos Davies of Rhydygors Farm for operating an unlicensed dog breeding...
BOUYGUES UK YN DECHRAU’R GWAITH I DRAWSNEWID HEN SIOP DEBENHAMS YN...
Mae Bouygues UK wedi dechrau'r gwaith i drawsnewid hen siop adwerthu yng Nghaerfyrddin yn hwb iechyd, lles, addysgol a hamdden arloesol a fydd yn...
BOUYGUES UK STARTS WORK TO TRANSFORM OLD DEBENHAMS STORE INTO STATE-OF-THE...
Bouygues UK has begun works to transform an old retail store in Carmarthen into a state-of-the-art health, wellbeing, educational and leisure hwb that will...
SHERMAN THEATRE’S IPHIGENIA YN SBLOT COMES TO LLANELLI’S FFWRNES ON FRIDAY...
Tickets are now on sale for Iphigenia yn Sblot, a new Welsh-language translation of Gary Owen's Iphigenia in Splott, at The Ffwrnes, Llanelli on Friday 13 September 2024.
Seren...
Scarlets Loan Extension Raises Serious Questions
Speaking after the Cabinet Meeting, Independent Councillor Rob James stated "This loan extension proposal raises a number of questions that require answers.
"Whilst it is...
Launch of Bwyd Sir Gâr Food Website
Today sees the launch of the Bwyd Sir Gâr Food’s website – a new platform that will help share the great work of Carmarthenshire’s...
Carmarthenshire Country Parks Retain Prestigious Green Flag Status
Pembrey Country Park, Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, and Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park are celebrating after retaining their prestigious Green Flag status for another...
Exciting Summer of Play Activities in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is announcing a series of free and engaging activities for children and families throughout the summer holidays. These initiatives aim to...
Pembrey School’s new building officially opened
Pembrey School’s new building has been officially opened by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Darren Price at a ceremony attended by children, teachers and...
Deadline extended to feedback on 20mph speed limit on Carmarthenshire roads
Following the Welsh Government’s announcement on Tuesday, 16 July 2024, that it has published new guidance to support highways authorities when making decisions on...
Health and Wellbeing Hwb
Carmarthenshire County Council, in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and the University of Wales Trinity Saint Davids is now taking the Carmarthen...
Feedback wanted on regional transport vision
Views are wanted on the future of transport in South West Wales.
Covering Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea, a case for change that’s...
Council completes transformation of former YMCA building in the heart of...
A former YMCA building situated in the heart of Llanelli has been transformed into modern office space, retail units and new homes for local...
Work to tackle Ash Dieback disease continues across Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire County Council is tackling the risk posed by Ash Dieback disease by working to remove infected trees adjacent to the highway for which...
Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth Honoured with Investors in Carers Bronze Level...
Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth has been recognised for its exceptional commitment to and support for young carers attending the school. The institution has achieved...
Council continues to deliver new homes for local people
Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing its commitment to increase the number of affordable homes in the county, with 12 new developments set to begin...
Longer opening hours for Canolfan Eto re-use centre
Canolfan Eto re-use centre in Nantycaws has extended its opening hours – making it easier for residents to repair, re-use and re-purpose.
Canolfan Eto will...
Cllr Handel Davies elected as new County Council Chair
Cllr Handel Davies, member for the Llandovery Ward, has taken the chain of office today, 22 May 2024.
Taking the chair, Cllr Davies paid tribute...
Longer opening hours for Canolfan Eto re-use centre
Canolfan Eto re-use centre in Nantycaws has extended its opening hours – making it easier for residents to repair, re-use and re-purpose.
Canolfan Eto will...
Carmarthenshire Trials Recycled Nappies for Sustainable Infrastructure
Carmarthenshire County Council is proud in taking a big step towards sustainable highway maintenance and improving the management of our waste in the County....
Carmarthenshire County Council Introduces Initiatives to Enhance Lives in Rural Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council reaffirms its commitment to the well-being and prosperity of rural residents with the launch of two initiatives: Bws Bach y Wlad...
Statement on Ysgol Heol Goffa 16, May 2024
Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Glynog Davies stated:
Following concerns locally, it is essential to provide clarity as to the County Council's intentions about the...
Hopes for economic boost as ARFOR fund reaches £2million milestone
Thirty innovative projects across north and west Wales have secured funding totalling over £2 million through the ARFOR Challenge Fund.
The fund was set up...
Datganiad ar Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli
Nid yw Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn gallu parhau â'i gynlluniau presennol i adeiladu ysgol
arbennig newydd yn Llanelli, i gymryd lle ysgol bresennol Ysgol Heol...
Press Statement: Council Drop Plans For £17 million Special School
Llanelli Councillors have hit out at Plaid-run Carmarthenshire Council after it was revealed the administration have pulled plans for a new £17 million special...
Carmarthenshire Procurement & Business Surgeries 2024
Businesses looking to supply their goods, works and services to Carmarthenshire County Council are encouraged to attend Procurement & Businesses Surgeries this summer. Hosted...
Carmarthen and District Youth Opera Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary...
Carmarthen and District Youth Opera has been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Services in recognition of its outstanding contributions to providing musical...
Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition 2024
Come along to support Carmarthenshire’s young traders this May.
Following a very successful event in Llanelli Town Centre in 2023, Carmarthenshire Markets has extended this...
Carmarthenshire County Council Honours Welsh Rugby Legend Phil Bennett OBE
Carmarthenshire County Council proudly commemorates the late Welsh rugby legend, Phil Bennett, with the unveiling of a new commemorative plaque on the pedestrian and...
‘The Misadventures of Pinocchio: The Radical Robot Girl!’
London theatre troupe moves home to Wales with a reimagined Pinocchio tale for the Greta Thunberg generation
The Bohemians Theatre Co. return to their hometown...
Carmarthenshire County Council Joins Hand Hygiene Awareness Campaign
Each year, the Save Lives: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to maintain and promote the importance of good hand hygiene. This year, Carmarthenshire County...
UPDATE | Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
UPDATE | A teenager has been charged in relation to the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman yesterday.
Police were called to the school at around 11.20am,...
UPDATE Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
Today’s events have come as a grave shock to the community of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and Carmarthenshire County Council. Our thoughts and are with...
Actif Sport and Leisure supports Welsh internationals
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Sport and Leisure service is proud to support its local amateur athletes who represent Wales, through its Gold Card Scheme.
The...
Council tackles environmental offences
Carmarthenshire county Council continues to tackle environmental offences including fly-tipping, litter and dog fouling throughout the county, with fixed penalty notices (FPNs) totalling £2,975...
