Leader accuses Conservative party members of ‘hijacking and misusing’ public questions slot
THE leader of Carmarthenshire Council has accused Conservative Party members of “hijacking and misusing” a meeting’s public questions slot for…
Author: Richard Youle
Netting planned to tackle pesky seagulls dining on rooftop
NETTING is planned at one of Swansea’s most important listed buildings to prevent seagulls using its roof as a chopping…
Premises licence to serve alcohol granted to Carmarthenshire care home
THE director of a Carmarthenshire care home who applied for a licence to serve alcohol said he was determined that…
Swansea Labour welcome unpopular hikes in parking charges causing backlash in the community
OPPOSITION leaders have welcomed changes to unpopular hikes in parking charges in Swansea, with one saying common sense had prevailed.…
Academy for carers has seven recruits despite launching last summer
A widely-publicised academy launched by Carmarthenshire Council to attract carers has seven recruits since being launched last summer, a meeting…
Llangennech housing plans turned down
A HOUSEBUILDER will reapply for planning permission for a new estate in Llangennech after it said a legal agreement to…
Controversial clay pigeon shoot plans get green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans for clay pigeon shooting and other rural pursuits on land in Carmarthenshire have been approved by an inspector…
Why do people in Cwmaman pay more council tax than anywhere else in Carmarthenshire?
IF you live in Cwmaman, Carmarthenshire, you might be wondering why you pay more council tax than anywhere else in…
Fears that Chapel let in upper Swansea Valley may become unviable as new regulations come into effect in Wales
A WOMAN who lets a chapel out to holiday-makers in the Upper Swansea Valley fears it may no longer be…
New commercial development given green-light despite flooding and tree loss concerns
PLANS for a new builders’ merchant, car showroom, two drive-throughs and several industrial units have been approved, despite concerns about…