Swansea builder’s rubbish found dumped in county
A Swansea businessman has been ordered to pay over £1,000 after his rubbish was found dumped in Llanelli.
Ian Powell, admitted failing to ensure the...
Council leaders allow schools to move to distance learning
Council leaders in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are allowing schools across the region to move to distance learning in the run-up to Christmas.
It follows...
Test, Trace, Protect
The NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect service is now well underway across Carmarthenshire to track the virus and give extra protection to our communities.
Anyone...
Shop local and park for free
Shoppers are being encouraged to get behind small businesses and shop in Carmarthenshire’s town centres and communities in the run up to Christmas.
Since March...
Covid-19 guidance
New measures are being introduced from Friday 4th December as cases of coronavirus accelerate across Wales.
To help control the spread of the virus, you must:
...
New £3.7million housing development completed
Work has been completed on a new £3.7 million affordable housing development in Carmarthen.
Carmarthenshire County Council successfully applied to the Welsh Government for a...
New ‘world class’ facilities for Carmarthen Leisure Centre
Work has been completed at Carmarthen Leisure Centre following a £1.5 million investment by Carmarthenshire County Council.
The improvements works which include a new eight-lane...
How you can support this year’s White Ribbon campaign
There's just a couple of days to go until this year’s White Ribbon Day on November 25 which aims to raise awareness and work...
Toybox Appeal
Residents across Carmarthenshire are being asked to help make a child’s Christmas by donating online to those less fortunate.
The message comes as Carmarthenshire County...
Share your views about temporary changes in town centres
People and businesses are being asked for their feedback on changes which have been made in Carmarthenshire’s three main towns as part of Covid-19...
Freelancer Fund – phase 3
Phase three of the Freelancer Fund will open for applications on Monday, November 23, 2020.
The purpose of the grant is to support freelancers in...
Major step forward for landmark multi-million pound Llanelli
A multi-million-pound project earmarked for Llanelli that features a state-of-the-art new leisure centre and swimming pool combined with new health and educational facilities...
Firebreak: Enhanced financial support
This is a fund to provide financial assistance to businesses that are facing operational and financial challenges caused by the national lockdown announced for...
Toybox Appeal launched online
Residents across Carmarthenshire are being asked to help make a child’s Christmas by donating online to those less fortunate.
The message comes as Carmarthenshire County...
Statement: GCSE / A level exams 2021
"We welcome Education Minister Kirsty Williams’s decision that there should be no end of year exams for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications in...
Support local independent businesses and shop 100% Sir Gâr
A new online showcase has been launched shining a spotlight on the best of Carmarthenshire’s local independent businesses.
100% Sir Gâr has been developed by...
Council plasterer becomes world champion darts player
A Carmarthenshire County Council plasterer has just become a world champion darts player.
Jonny Clayton, from Pontyberem, lifted the World Cup of Darts trophy on...
Autumn highways advice shared with farming community
Carmarthenshire farmers are being reminded of their responsibilities for keeping our roads clear of mud and hedge trimmings during the busy autumn season.
Agriculture plays...
Carmarthenshire back on our screens
Carmarthenshire is back under the spotlight as popular S4C drama, Un Bore Mercher/Keeping Faith returns to our screens.
Those familiar with Faith Howells will be...
Live from the Ffwrnes: The Wurlitzers
Popular Llanelli band lined up for Live from the Ffwrnesvirtual gig
Following on from the successful launch of Carmarthenshire Theatre’s programme of digital shows last...
British Empire Medal awarded to council care manager
A Carmarthenshire County Council residential care manger has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to care during the Covid-19...
Green Flag award for Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park is celebrating after winning the prestigious Green Flag status for the second consecutive year.
The park has been awarded the international mark...
Consultation on proposals to relocate Ysgol Heol Goffa
A public consultation is underway for people to have their say on plans to relocate Ysgol Heol Goffa to a new site and increase...
Key development in Llanelli moves forward
A planned key development in Llanelli town centre has taken a step forward.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to rebuild five buildings...
Warning to pubs and public on flouting coronavirus law
Pubs in Carmarthenshire are being warned that if they are caught flouting the coronavirus lockdown they could be closed permanently.
Residents are also being warned...
Freelancer Fund
This is a grant to provide financial assistance to freelancers in the cultural and creative sectors that are facing financial challenges as a result...
Council Leader’s thank you to Llanelli residents
https://vimeo.com/464250375
Residents in Llanelli are being thanked for all their efforts to help control the spread of Covid-19 – almost a week after new local...
Llanelli Leisure Centre re-opens
Carmarthenshire County Council has re-opened Llanelli Leisure Centre after it was returned to the local authority earlier this month.
Work has been underway to bring back...
New local restrictions for large area of Llanelli
https://vimeo.com/461782831
Residents in a large part of Llanelli are being put under new local restrictions in a ‘health protection zone’ following a rapid increase in...
Carmarthenshire Theatres unveils a host of online shows
Carmarthenshire Theatres have unveiled a virtual programme of winter shows and events to keep people entertained at home.
Live music, plays, audio dramas, children’s theatre...
Guidance on face coverings in Council buildings
From September 14, 2020, it is a legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces as well as on public transport. Everyone over...
Recycling Centres
Unfortunately, due to technical issues we are currently unable to take bookings for appointments at our recycling centres. This also affects appointments made over...
Decision to retain field hospital beds in Carmarthenshire
Hundreds of temporary Covid-19 field hospital beds will remain in Carmarthenshire in case they are needed for a second wave.
Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel...
Six Carmarthenshire venues closed for breaching Covid rules
Six premises have been closed down across Carmarthenshire in a crackdown over breach of coronavirus regulations.
Carmarthenshire County Council, supported by Dyfed-Powys Police, have stepped...
Council steps up enforcement of social distancing measures
Carmarthenshire County Council is taking a tough stance on social distancing to help protect the county from the threat of Covid-19.
A large team of...
Covid-19 warning from council leaders
If we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the...
Parc Howard museum re-opens
Parc Howard museum is welcoming back visitors once again following its closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The museum is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday...
Social distancing plea following COVID-19 cases in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is calling on residents and visitors to take responsibility for social distancing as a cluster of positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed...
Scam
Residents are being warned of bogus emails and text messages circulating Carmarthenshire.
The email and text claims to be sent from a councillor to their...
Free town centre parking offer resumes
Periods of free parking in council-run car parks are being re-introduced across Carmarthenshire as part of an ongoing pilot initiative.
Visitors to the county’s main...
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...