Lockdown and Learn Welsh
Welsh learners in Carmarthenshire are continuing with their lessons and much more during the coronavirus pandemic - thanks to the latest digital technology.
Welsh for...
COUNCILS LEAD LOCAL VE DAY 75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS .
Councils across the country are helping residents find new ways to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day today.
The Local Government Association is encouraging...
Wayne Pivac Discusses Lockdown and Rugby’s Future
Whilst the world continues in the current unprecadated state in the fight against the Coronavirus, Wales Head Coach, Wayne Pivac has described his new-found...
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...
Llanelli Man pleads guilty for breaching Covid-19 regulations
Man pleads guilty for breaching Covid-19 regulations
Owain Rhys Worgan, 18-years-old, from Llanelli, pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court on Monday 20th April, for breaching...
“Get our Post Office back” says MP
Commenting on the unplanned closure of the post office in Station Road, Kidwelly, Nia Griffith MP said:
“I was shocked to hear that Kidwelly post...
Llanelli MP urges local employers to take up furlough scheme as...
Nia Griffith MP is encouraging Llanelli businesses to consider applying for help under the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme to protect jobs and livelihoods...
Pembrey Parish Churches, St. Illtyd and Llandyry
From the Vicar.
Monday, April 20th 2020. The weeks pass by in our ‘Lockdown’ experience. We start week five. Ministry has continued by telephone or...
Important Update From Llanelli Community Partnership
Dear Partners, Colleagues and Friends.
Needless to say, we are living in times the like of which we have never seen before in most of...
A message from Phil Kloer, Executive Medical Director
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Mr Jeremy Williams, who died at Glangwili General...
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...
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
Neil Hamilton, AM for Mid & West Wales, and Leader of UKIP Wales is urging people to beware of fraudsters during the...
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...
What are furloughed workers?
"I run a business but am having to put it on hold as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. I have a small team...
Six year sentence for Llanelli assault
A MAN who left a father-of-six with multiple bleeds on the brain after an unprovoked assault in Llanelli has been jailed for six years.
Connor...
Llanelly House March 2020 Update
Dear Customers, Visitors and Supporters,
Llanelly House is now closed in support of the nation's efforts to combat the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic.
Alongside other small businesses,...
Message from the Mayor of Pembrey and Burry Port – Cllr...
'The world around us with the current situation of the COVID 19 Pandemic is changing rapidly. It is extremely important that EVERYONE does their...
Council converts buildings to create NHS beds for COVID-19
Carmarthenshire County Council is working with Hywel Dda University Health Board to put hundreds of additional beds in place, in the event they will...
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...
Latest Business news
By Tax Assist Llanelli's Roger Bowen
We at TaxAssist have been working hard to try and make sense of each of the government announcements.
Below is...
Album Review With Emyr Evans
Album Review
This Months album is from R ’n’ B star The...
UPDATE The Big Give Covid-19 Emergency Appeal exceeds £100k in first...
TOTAL RAISED EXCEEDS £100,000 IN FIRST 24 HOURS
NEW MATCH FUNDS CONFIRMED TAKING TOTAL TO £432K
Donations have exceeded £110,000 in the first 24hours and...
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 –...
Council implements contingencies in response to COVID-19
Carmarthenshire County Council is preparing and implementing a comprehensive response to coronavirus (COVID-19) to prevent and limit the spread of the outbreak as far...
Lee Waters MS and Cllr Tina Higgins back Welsh Labour Government’s...
Lee Waters MS and Cllr Tina Higgins have backed a commitment by the Welsh Labour Government to improve welfare standards for dogs at breeding...
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...
AM CALLS ON DEPUTY MINISTER TO STEP IN OVER SCHOOL TRANSPORT...
AM CALLS ON DEPUTY MINISTER TO STEP IN OVER SCHOOL TRANSPORT DEBATE IN TUMBLE
Plaid Cymru AM Helen Mary Jones has written to the Welsh...
SENEDD TO DEBATE EQUALITY MEASURES TO CREATE A FAIRER ECONOMY
SENEDD TO DEBATE EQUALITY MEASURES TO CREATE A FAIRER ECONOMY
A bill by Mid and West AM Helen Mary Jones has been selected for debate...
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...
Cefn Sidan Litter Pick Amendment
Cefn Sidan Litter Pick Monday 16th March.
Please check amendment.
Note - Please check Facebook or website before leaving for any walk to check for cancellations/alterations.
All...
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...
Dumped rubbish cost Llanelli man hundreds of pounds
A Llanelli man has been ordered to pay over £600 after his household waste was found dumped in a quarry in Llwynhendy.
Robin Adam Collins...
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...
Bryngolau Prince Philip Hospital Charity night raises money for a sensory...
A fun night at The White Lion in Felinfoel, Llanelli, has raised over £400 to help develop a therapeutic garden at Bryngolau older adult...
Hywel Dda Health Charities – Sosban Road Runners
A massive Thank you to Llanelli Sospan Road Runners who donated £1,000 to Ward 1 at Prince Phillip Hospital
Ward sister Laura Froggatt said
“We are...
SCHOOL VISIT TO THE RAILWAY
Volunteers at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre were very pleased to welcome a group of 37 Children and their teachers from...
Mons Arts Tribute To Caroline Flack
New Graffiti has appeared in Llanelli down Mincing Lane which is a tribute to TV star Caroline Flack who sadly took her life in...
