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:
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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...
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:
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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
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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
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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...


































































