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...
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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...
Family history research success in Carmarthenshire
More people in Carmarthenshire have been delving into their past than ever before.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic over 155,000 searches have been...
Financial support available for those affected by Storm Christoph
Residents can now apply for financial support if they have been affected by Storm Christoph.
The Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF) from the Welsh Government, is...
Wales’ first online Youth Climate Summit
Pupils from Ysgol Bro Dinefwr and Coedcae School were among over 50 participants who attended the first online Youth Climate Summit.
The summit provided young...
Dweud eich dweud ynghylch cyllideb y cyngor
Dweud eich dweud ynghylch cyllideb y cyngor
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Mae pobl yn cael eu hannog i gymryd rhan ym mhroses pennu cyllideb flynyddol Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin.
Mae'r cyngor...
Weather warnings
Flood warnings
There are a number of flood warnings in force - flooding is expected, immediate action required:
River Towy, isolated properties between Llandeilo and...
Have your say on council’s budget
People are being encouraged to get involved in Carmarthenshire County Council’s annual budget setting process.
The council is inviting local residents, businesses, community and voluntary...
Expressions of interest sought for Carmarthen mart
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for a business to operate its livestock market in Carmarthen.
The council intends to offer the lease of the mart...
Census 2021 Help shape your community
The census is coming on Sunday 21 March. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as:
...
Vaccinations
We continue to support Hywel Dda and the Welsh Government with its roll out of the vaccine programme
Vaccinations are now well underway and continued...
Frontline staff plea to Covid-19 cases
Carmarthenshire County Council’s contact tracing team are urging people to join their efforts and stop the spread of Covid-19.
Many of the council’s staff, including...
Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant
We have temporarily closed the Restrictions Business Fund discretionary grant for new applications, as the eligibility criteria has been extended to include businesses that...
School consultations underway
Carmarthenshire County Council is consulting on four different proposals for schools in the county.
The council has a legal responsibility to review the number and...
Plans for exciting new hotel development in Llanelli
Carmarthenshire County Council has outlined plans for the exciting development of a new 140 bed hotel in Machynys, Llanelli.
Set along the stunning Llanelli coastline,...
Welsh Government announcement on schools
The Welsh Government has confirmed that unless there is a significant reduction in cases of coronavirus before January 29 – the date of the...
Covid puts social care services under significant pressure
Social care services in Carmarthenshire are straining under the significant pressure of Covid-19.
Both council-run and private care homes across the county are battling the...
Online Test, Trace and Protect additional support
An online system has been implemented in Carmarthenshire to support the Test, Trace and Protect process.
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 now have...
Licensing review underway
People in Carmarthenshire are being asked their views on the current licensing laws.
Carmarthenshire County Council has developed an online consultation as part of a...
Picton monument recommendations agreed
Carmarthenshire County Council has agreed a set of recommendations for Carmarthen’s Picton monument.
A cross-party Equality and Diversity (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) Task and Finish...
Community Christmas events must be cancelled or postponed
Carmarthenshire’s safety advisors have warned that any Christmas events involving even small numbers of people could have a serious impact on public health as...
Christmas bin collections
Householders in Carmarthenshire are being reminded that there are changes to bins over the festive period – but only for those with Friday collections.
Bins...