Recent Flooding Across Wales Sparks Renewed Demand for Better Flood Defences
The recent flooding in mid and south west Wales, which was escalated to a ‘major incident’ requiring fire services to rescue people from homes and vehicles, and a ‘threat to life’ has drawn responses from Greenpeace UK who are calling…
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding” – Ann Davies, MP for Carmarthen
Following the flooding across Carmarthenshire, MP for Carmarthen Ann Davies has issued the following statement in support of those affected by the floods: “My thoughts are with all those affected by the severe flooding across Caerfyrddin. The scale of the…
Plaid Cymru MS Calls for Welsh Government Support for Carmarthenshire Flood
Adam Price MS has called on the Welsh Government to support flood victims in Carmarthenshire and to prioritise future preventative measures. The Plaid Cymru Member, who represents Carmarthen East & Dinefwr, raised the issue with the Deputy First Minister in…
Nia Griffith MP Issues Statement Following Flooding Across Carmarthenshire
Following the unprecedented levels of flooding across Carmarthenshire, Nia Griffith MP of Llanelli has issued the following statement: “The flooding overnight across parts of Carmarthenshire has caused great distress, disruption and damage in many parts of the area. “My…
Torrential Rain Brings Devastation Across Carmarthenshire
Communities across Carmarthenshire are counting the cost after torrential rain swept through the county, flooding homes, businesses, and farmland. Roads were closed, emergency services stretched, and residents left reeling as rivers burst their banks in what many described as the…
Residents Urged to Avoid Travel Amid Worsening Flood Conditions in Carmarthenshire
Residents of Carmarthenshire and motorists are being strongly advised not to travel in and around Carmarthen and other low-lying areas of Carmarthenshire due to rising river levels and surface flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. Flood warnings have been issued…
Pontyates Farmer Loses 272 Sheep in Devastating Floods
Farmer Kiyan Freedom has lost 272 of his sheep after devastating floods swept through farmland in the Gwendraeth Fawr River in Pontyates Carmarthenshire a few days ago. For him, it is not just the loss of livestock, but of his…
‘TAN 15’ Flood Risk Planning Policy to be published by the end of March
A flood risk planning policy which was meant to be introduced more than three years ago in Wales could finally be published at the end of this month. The document, called TAN 15, aimed to better reflect flood risks and…
Wales set to receive highest ever investment in flood protection worth over £75million
Wales will see its highest ever investment in flood protection this year, with £77 million allocated to protect communities across the country. Announcing the Welsh Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme for 2025-26, the Deputy First Minister told…
Calls for road closure alert system at flood plagued road near Tenby
A call for a road closure alert system at a regularly flood-hit road at the entrance to Tenby where the existing sign warnings “don’t like operating when it’s wet” has been backed by senior councillors. Back at the December meeting…