Llanelli MP issues statement on Stradey Park Hotel plans
The following is a statement from Dame Nia Griffith MP on confirmation that the Home Office will use Stradey Park Hotel for asylum seeker accommodation: “The complete and utter disregard from Tory UK Government Ministers in deciding to go ahead…
Action committee angry over asylum seeker accommodation plans for Stradey Park Hotel
Members of the action committee set up to oppose the plan to house asylum seekers at the Stradey Park Hotel have reacted angrily to yesterday afternoon’s announcement of a July 3 start for the Home Office project. “It is a…
Council leader denounces plans to accommodate immigrants at Stradey Park Hotel
Llanelli Rural Council Leader, Cllr Sue Lewis has denounced controversial plans to possibly convert the Stradey Park Hotel into contingency initial accommodation to house over 300 asylum seekers whilst their applications for asylum in the United Kingdom are being processed…
Proposals to accommodate 300 asylum seekers at Stradey Park Hotel ‘not suitable for a small village like Furnace’ says Nia Griffith MP
Dame Nia Griffith MP has said that the Home Office plans to accommodate over three hundred asylum seekers at the Stradey Park Hotel is unsuitable for a small village like Furnace. Report by Dave Hurford and Alan Evans Speaking at…
New Carmarthenshire Custody Suite and Policing base opens its door for first time
Today, 26 May 2023, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police will open its new Carmarthenshire Custody Suite and Policing base in Dafen, Llanelli. Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn and Chief Constable Dr Richard Lewis will open the building in the company of…
Stradey Park Hotel proposed as contingency accommodation for over 300 asylum seekers
Carmarthenshire County Council has been informed of a proposal by the Home Office to consider the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli for the purpose of providing contingency accommodation for a large number, believed to be in excess of 300, asylum seekers….
Cllr. Louvain Roberts elected as new County Council Chair
Cllr. Louvain Roberts, member for the Glanymor Ward, has today, 24 May 2023, taken the chain of office. Taking the chair, Cllr. Roberts paid tribute to outgoing Chair Cllr Rob Evans and thanked him for his service to the Council….
Algae warning at North Dock
Signs have been erected at North Dock warning of algae blooms. Carmarthenshire County Council is warning members of the public to avoid coming into contact with the water while signs are in place warning of the possibility of contamination…
Licenced watersports and outdoor activities set for lower Lliedi reservoir
Visitors and outward bound activity enthusiasts will soon be able to benefit from an award winning outdoor activities provision at the Lower Lliedi Reservoir Swiss Valley, Llanelli. LiveFree Adventures Ltd. was successful with its tender to Llanelli Rural Council for…
Police carry out large scale operation at property in Llangennech
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that they carried out a large scale operation in Llangennech on Thursday (May 18). In a statement Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers executed a warrant at a property in the Llangennech area on Thursday, 18 May, as…