Minister for Health and Social Services thanks unions for attending talks
The Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan has thanked unions for attending talks Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: “I want to thank all the health unions for attending today’s meeting and for engaging in the discussion constructively. “We…
Just over 2 weeks left to have your say on the Budget Consultation
There is only 2 weeks left to have your say on Carmarthenshire County Council’s Budget Consultation. Between December 21 and January 29, Carmarthenshire residents, businesses, community and voluntary organisations are invited to have their say on a wide range…
From the courts January 10th
The following people appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on the 10th of January 2023 21-year-old Thomas Bailey of Waterloo Road, Hakin The court heard that on 19/06/2022 at Pembrokeshire Bailey used a motor vehicle, on a road, or other public…
Police investigate graffiti daubed on office of Simon Hart MP
Police in Whitland are investigating after graffiti was written on the window of the offices of the MP, Simon Hart, in St John Street, Whitland. This occurred sometime overnight Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January 2023. Anyone with information that…
Plaid blasts Welsh Labour on NHS plans
Plaid Cymru has accused Welsh Labour Government of “privatisation of the NHS by stealth.” In the Senedd today (Tuesday 10 January) Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price MS asked whether the First Minister would “distance” himself from “the position of the…
Leaders of Carmarthenshire Council warn of potential 7% rise in council tax
RISING payroll and energy costs mean difficult decisions need to be taken to balance the books, including a possible 7% rise in council tax, leaders in Carmarthenshire have warned. Cabinet has approved budget proposals for 2023-24 which benefit from higher…
Cabinet approves council tax premium recommendation for second homes in Carmarthenshire
THE owners of second homes in Carmarthenshire could face a doubling of council tax under proposals approved by cabinet. The second home recommendation is for a 50% or a 100% council tax premium, subject to public consultation and approval by…
Pilot projects to tackle the impact of poverty on educational achievement
A new pilot programme to support schools in tackling the impact poverty has on attainment has been launched. Seven headteachers from across Wales have been recruited as Attainment Champions. The team brings together headteachers from across Wales who have a…
Visit Wales announces Llwybrau/Wales by Trails. Which trail will you choose in 2023?
Visit Wales is inviting visitors and the people of Wales to be a Trail Taker and curate their own epic trails in Wales during 2023. ‘Wales, by Trails’ picks up from the success of Visit Wales’ five themed years to…
Search is on for Welsh butcher who’s a cut above the rest
The search is on for the Welsh butcher who’s a cut above the rest and top of the chops! Relaunched this week, the Welsh Butcher of the Year contest will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC)…