Final call to young talent in Carmarthenshire to enter prestigious new competition
A final call has been made to talented young musicians from Carmarthenshire to enter a prestigious new competition. The Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition is being launched at the North Wales International Music Festival that’s being held at St…
Council secures £500,000 for Carmarthen Town Centre
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured £500,000 through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund to carry out major improvement works in Carmarthen Town Centre. The first phase of the works will include resurfacing King Street and Queen Street, carrying out pavement…
Council takes significant advancement in sustainability efforts
Carmarthenshire County Council is taking a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by continuing to integrate electric vehicles into its fleet. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Energy Service, the Council has added 10 electric cars and 10 electric vans…
Important Notice for Sixth Form Students: Secure Your Bus Passes for the New Academic Year
As pupils across Carmarthenshire prepare to receive their GCSE results next week, Carmarthenshire County Council is reminding all students intending to return to Sixth Form to secure their school transport arrangements as soon as possible. As pupils across Carmarthenshire prepare…
Openreach commence work on new ultrafast broadband network for Pendine
Openreach is starting work to build a new ultrafast broadband network in Pendine, Carmarthenshire – giving residents and businesses access to some of the fastest, most reliable broadband available. Known for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes, where numerous…
Changes to collection day for August Bank Holiday in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council has written to all properties that receive waste collections on a Monday, to notify them of a change in collection day on the August Bank Holiday 2024. Letters have been issued to all affected properties to inform…
Further road closures across the county planned as resurfacing works commence
As part of Carmarthenshire’s on-going Capital investment, a programme of road refurbishment is now underway, investing £2million this year in improving road surfaces. Resurfacing works are planned at various locations across the County, having commenced on 12 August and through…
Council congratulates all students for hard-earned A Level and AS results
Carmarthenshire County Council is congratulating all students that are receiving their hard-earned A Level and AS results today, Thursday 15 August 2024. A total of 95.5% of A- level students in Carmarthenshire achieved A*-E. Through a combination of exams and…
County-wide ‘Living Well’ Events hosted by Carmarthenshire Council and Hywel Dda
A series of Living Well Events, hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, are due to be rolled out across the county over the coming months, with the first event hosted at Newcastle Emlyn Leisure Centre…
Council continues to reduce empty properties in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing to bring more empty homes back into use throughout the county with the assistance of the Empty Properties Framework. Introduced in 2023, the Framework combines enforcement, council tax premiums and support to bring empty…