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Friday, December 19, 2025

Statutory notice published on the proposed discontinuation of Ysgol Llansteffan

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Carmarthenshire County Council has today (25 November 2025) issued a statutory notice, in accordance with Section 43 of the School Standards and Organisation Act...

Carmarthenshire County Council explores new sustainable drainage projects to protect local...

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Carmarthenshire County Council is progressing plans to introduce sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in two rural town car parks as part of its ongoing commitment...

100% Sir Gâr Christmas pop-up shops return this December

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Small local businesses will once again have the chance to shine on the high street this December, as Carmarthenshire County Council brings festive 100%...

Carmarthenshire’s Animal Health Team visit premises in Pontyberem area following the...

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Following the identification of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in the Pontyberem area, Welsh Government has declared a 3km Avian Influenza Protection Zone...

Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas.

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Tesco customers in Llanelli have the opportunity to give new toys to local children who need it the most this Christmas. From today until the...

CETMA Llanelli Opens Winter Warm Hubs for Community Support and Wellbeing

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CETMA is inviting local residents to stay warm, connected, and supported this winter with the launch of its Winter Warm Hubs. Starting Tuesday, 11th...

Carmarthenshire County Council among top Welsh employers to receive Armed Forces...

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Carmarthenshire County Council has been recognised as one of twelve Welsh employers to receive the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a ceremony...

New energy plans unveiled for South West Wales

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Ambitious new local energy plans for Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire have been unveiled. The plans set out how each of the four...

Carmarthenshire County Council reinforces campaign to tackle fast food littering

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Carmarthenshire County Council is reinforcing its public awareness campaign under the Caru Sir Gâr project, called ‘Save £125 – bin it, don’t risk it!’...

Save our Scarlets: Elected members express “fundamental opposition” to WRU plans

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The three Plaid Cymru elected members that represent Carmarthenshire have expressed their "fundamental opposition" to any plans that threaten the future of professional rugby...

Achub y Scarlets: Aelodau etholedig yn mynegi “gwrthwynebiad sylfaenol” i gynlluniau...

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Mae tri aelod etholedig Plaid Cymru yn Sir Gaerfyrddin wedi mynegi eu "gwrthwynebiad sylfaenol" i unrhyw gynllun fydd yn dod a rygbi proffesiynol yng...

Have your say on the future of Carmarthenshire’s towns

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Carmarthenshire County Council is launching a public consultation on placemaking plans for its three Primary Towns Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli, and is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors...

Taine refreshed and raring to go for Munster opener

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Scarlets will host two recent URC champions in the opening five rounds of this season’s competition, but Taine Plumtree insists the squad are relishing...

Bridging the Digital Divide: CETMA’s Justice Partnership Offers Lifeline to Vulnerable...

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In an era where public services are increasingly digitised, CETMA’s partnership with We Are Group (WAG) and His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)...

Llanelli woman with “heart of gold” wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award

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Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole...

Pembrey Country Park Celebrates a Successful Summer of Events

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Pembrey Country Park has enjoyed a vibrant and successful summer season, hosting a wide range of events delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council as well as numerous...

Ioan Nicholas leads exciting young Scarlets squad for pre-season opener

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Scarlets begin their pre-season campaign on Saturday when they take on Super Rygbi Cymru sides Llandovery and Carmarthen Quins at Llandovery’s Church Bank. The match,...

Scarlets announce 2025-26 match day themes

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Get ready to assemble for the 2025-26 BKT United Rugby Championship and European Champions Cup season at Parc y Scarlets. All 11 home games at...

Carmarthenshire’s outdoor markets – weekly town markets and monthly Green Top...

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Carmarthenshire’s outdoor markets bring colour, flavour and character to the county’s three largest towns every week – Llanelli on Thursdays, Ammanford on Fridays and Carmarthen...

Scarlets unveil stunning new home kit for 2025-26 campaign

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Scarlets are delighted to unveil their striking new VX3 home kit for the 2025-26 season – a tribute to one of the club’s most...

Carmarthenshire residents invited to have their say on their County Council’s...

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Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking the views of its residents on several key areas to understand how they feel about the Council’s performance and...

New Mural Fund launched to brighten Carmarthenshire’s town centres

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Carmarthenshire County Council has launched a new Mural Fund to help bring bold and inspiring public art to town centres that enhances the visual...

New inclusive wheelchair sports hub launches at St Clears Leisure Centre

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A brand-new wheelchair sports hub has launched at St Clears Leisure Centre as part of Actif’s Focus Sport Programme, offering inclusive, fun, and engaging...

Council launches service to enhance homes and estates

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Carmarthenshire County Council has launched Tim Tacluso Tai, a new maintenance and cleansing service which focuses on enhancing Council owned homes and estates. Tim Tacluso Tai...

Get ready for an unforgettable Summer in Carmarthenshire’s town centres! 

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Thanks to the support of Carmarthenshire County Council and funding from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), Carmarthenshire’s town centres –...

Carmarthenshire gears up for a Summer of family fun as school...

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As schools prepare to break up for the summer, Carmarthenshire County Council is supporting families with a vibrant programme of events, activities, and entertainment...

Green flags flying at Carmarthenshire parks following award success

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Three Carmarthenshire County Council-run parks have been officially recognised as some of the best green spaces in Wales. Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, Mynydd Mawr...

Smashing Boundaries: celebrating Carmarthenshire’s women in sports

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Smashing Boundaries, an exhibition supported by Carmarthenshire County Council, opened at Parc Howard Museum on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025. Running until 19...

Carmarthenshire sports clubs urged to help tackle dog-related anti-social behaviour on...

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Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting all local sports clubs to join an effort to tackle dog-related anti-social behaviour, particularly dog fouling, on marked sports...

Hwb Bach y Wlad reaches over 11,000 residents, bringing vital support...

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Carmarthenshire County Council is proud to highlight the ongoing success of Hwb Bach y Wlad, a vital initiative addressing rural poverty and supporting communities...

Carmarthenshire foster carers share the importance of local support

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A couple who transferred to foster with Foster Wales Carmarthenshire in 2016 are reflecting on their journey, one that has spanned over two decades...

Green Hydrogen Scheme Approved

A 15MW green hydrogen fuel production facility scheme at a Pembrokeshire dockyard has been given the go-ahead by county planners.In an application to Pembrokeshire...

Actif Sport and Leisure secures sixth consecutive RoSPA gold medal for...

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Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Sport and Leisure team has once again been recognised for its commitment to health and safety, achieving the prestigious RoSPA...

Bouygues UK’s Pentre Awel project wins Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...

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Bouygues UK, the contractor for Llanelli's Canolfan Pentre Awel, proudly picked up the ESG award at the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards. The Environmental, Social,...

Marnus selected for Springboks clash with Baabaas

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Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will pull on the senior Springboks jersey for the first time on Saturday when he features for South...

Carmarthenshire marks Armed Forces Week 2025 with pride 

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June 22-28 is Armed Forces Week - a chance to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces...

Scarlets trio head to Italy as part of U20s World Championship...

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Scarlets trio Harry Thomas, Elis Price and Jac Pritchard will fly out to Italy on Tuesday as Wales U20s prepare for the start of...

Carmarthenshire celebrates Wales’ historic qualification for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

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Carmarthenshire County Council is hosting a national celebration today as the Giant Cymru Shirt arrives in Guildhall Square, Carmarthen — part of the FAW’s...

‘Ein Crys Cymru’ tour stops in Carmarthen to celebrate Wales’ first...

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Carmarthenshire County Council is celebrating a historic milestone for Welsh sport as the Wales Women’s National Football Team prepares to make their first-ever appearance...

Carmarthenshire marks Clean Air Day with strong progress on Air Quality

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Clean air and air quality for residents and the millions of visitors to our beautiful county is incredibly important to Carmarthenshire County Council.  To mark...

Ynysdawela Nature Park declared a local nature reserve

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Ynysdawela Nature Park, Upper Brynamman has been declared a Local Nature Reserve, becoming the seventh in Carmarthenshire, a county which boasts some of the...

New Shower and Toilet Facility and Pay-As-You-Go Electric Pitches Funded by...

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Pembrey Country Park is proud to announce the completion and opening of a new state-of-the-art shower and toilet facility, along with innovative pay-as-you-go electric...

Kiosk available to let in Carmarthen Town Centre

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Carmarthenshire County Council is offering an opportunity for a business or entrepreneur to lease kiosk 2 on Chapel Street, Carmarthen. The kiosk measures approximately 10...

Blue Marble Refill and new arts organisation thrive in new Carmarthen...

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Blue Marble Refill, Carmarthen’s zero-waste shop, has found a new home thanks to an initiative with Carmarthenshire County Council. In February 2025, the business...

Working together to boost the Welsh language in Carmarthenshire

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Carmarthenshire County Council and the National Centre for Learning Welsh have announced a new partnership today (9 June 2025) which will lead to more...

Elis Price to start for Wales U20s against England in World...

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Scarlets playmaker Elis Price will start for Wales U20s in their World Championship warm-up against England at Pontypool on Friday (15:30). Price, a product of...

Marnus van der Merwe named in Springboks squad for summer Tests

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Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe has capped an incredible first season in West Wales by being named in South Africa’s 54-man training squad...

Creative pop-ups breathe new life into Llanelli’s YMCA

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As leading experts in activating meanwhile spaces, Urban Foundry has been working with Carmarthenshire County Council to transform Llanelli’s YMCA building via a series...

Celebrating Carmarthenshire’s sports volunteers

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As part of this year’s Volunteering Week celebrations, Carmarthenshire County Council is recognising the contributions of local sports volunteers who go above and beyond...

Theatrau Sir Gâr celebrates the power of volunteering

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Carmarthenshire County Council is celebrating the dedication and impact of volunteers at Theatrau Sir Gâr as part of Volunteers’ Week (2 - 8 June). At...
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