An Evening with Netball Player and Sports Presenter Pamela Cookey to raise money for three netballers chosen to play for Wales
Pamela Cookey is a renowned netball player and a prominent presenter and pundit for BBC/Sky Sports. The event will take place on Friday, January 26th, 2024, at the Diplomat Hotel. Pamela Cookey is currently commentating on the Nations Cup, which…
Llanelli MP gives reaction to Tata Steel Port Talbot Blast Furnace closure plans
Dame Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli has given her reaction to the plans to close the Port Talbot blast furnace. The Llanelli MP said: “The end of blast furnace steelmaking in Port Talbot will be devastating for the UK steel…
Economic impact of Tata job losses felt for years to come says Council opposition leader
Cllr Rob James, Opposition Leader on Carmarthenshire Council stated “Today’s announcement from Tata steel is a hammer blow for workers both in Port Talbot and Llanelli. “Tata employ thousands of workers in the region and economic impact of today’s announcement…
Tata job losses a hammer blow to Llanelli
Responding to the news that TATA plans to go ahead with potential 3,000 job losses in Wales, Plaid Cymru members for South Wales West Luke Fletcher and Sioned Williams said, “Tata’s decision to push ahead with potentially 3,000 job losses…
Public meeting raises concerns over Town Council’s decision-making processes
Community engagement plays a vital role in driving social change. By actively involving community members in decision-making processes and empowering them to take action, we can create sustainable and meaningful transformations in society. A public consultation was held on Tuesday…
Carmarthenshire Council introduces PSPO to Llanelli Town Centre in order to address alcohol and drug crime
IN order to address alcohol and drug-related crime and disorder in parts of Llanelli Town Centre, Carmarthenshire County Council has introduced a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in an area of the town under Section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,…
Llanelli MS issues warning to online trolls
Lee Waters MS has issued a warning to those who are posting comments on his social media page where he says he is getting abuse from people from outside his constituency. The MS has come under fire online for his…
Anger at Town Council’s proposed 23.8% rise in precept
A Public Meeting will take place this evening at 6pm at Burry Port Memorial hall to discuss Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council’s proposed 23.8% rise in the precept. Former councillors and members of the public have expressed their concerns…
Works begin to build high-quality active travel infrastructure in Dafen
Carmarthenshire County Council has begun work to enhance the active travel route and crossing point along Exchange Row and the B4303 in Dafen, Llanelli. Locally, the works will make it safer to cross the B4303 whilst also providing improved…
New play areas for Llanelli communities
Residents of Clos Cilsaig, Dafen and Penygraig, Bynea will soon be beneficiaries of new children play areas courtesy of Llanelli Rural Council. In recent months the communities at Clos Cilsaig and Penygraig have contributed to consultation surveys that garnered the…