Former barrister standing for election in Elli Ward

A former barrister is standing for election in the Elli ward following the standing down of independent councillor John Jenkins.

Hettie Sheehan the former barrister and retired businesswoman said that she has been involved in tourism, farming, retail and licensing trades for 20 years before a career change into law.

She said that the closure of Stradey Park Hotel was a bitter blow to Llanelli but showed a strength of community spirit which has long been lost in the cities.

The UKIP candidate said that she met a multitude of like-minded people at the protest whose concerns centred around the future of their children and grandchildren.

claims that Plaid Cymru and Labour have dominated the political landscape in Wales for generations to the detriment of all. The NHS waiting list, the education system, and the demise of the town centre all need addressing urgently.

The candidate claims that Carmarthenshire County Council are £400m in debt and asks where the money has been spent.

She said: “The lack of housing and rental accommodation for local people is an outrage. We were never asked if we wanted Wales to be a ‘nation of Sanctuary’. We were not consulted on the Net Zero madness or the 20MPH restrictions.”

Concluding the candidate said: “It is time the town and county councils had some diversity of opinion and I aim to challenge theirs if elected.”