Snow and Ice Warning issued for Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire remains under ongoing rain warnings, with heavy and persistent rainfall continuing to affect many parts of the county. The Met Office reports that 30–50 mm of rain is likely in places, with higher totals possible over elevated terrain. With…
Driving tips issued by Safety Charity amid heavy snow and ice disruptions
With heavy snow still disrupting the UK, a former long-serving police officer who is now Chief Riding Examiner for advanced driving and motorcycling at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), has shared advice to keep the public…
Funding available to support warm places across Carmarthenshire
Community groups and organisations across Carmarthenshire can apply for funding to support safe and warm places for residents to spend time in this winter. To be eligible for this funding, groups or organisations must: Be based in and/or serve and…
£1.7m to support families and individuals facing food poverty
Families and individuals across Wales struggling with the cost of food will receive vital support this winter through £1.7m of additional funding from the Welsh Government. This funding will provide help to those most in need and back community projects…
Extra support announced for disadvantaged households this winter
Households across Wales facing tough times and who have to pre-pay for their energy can access further help this winter, as the Welsh Government announces an additional £700,000 in funding for the Fuel Bank Foundation’s fuel voucher and Heat Fund…
Council encourages residents to prepare as colder months loom
As we approach the winter months, Carmarthenshire County Council encourages all residents to prepare for seasonal challenges and stay informed about essential resources. This winter, we remain dedicated to keeping our community safe by focusing on key strategic routes and…
£1.5m investment announced for safe and warm hubs across Wales
£1.5m has been announced by the Welsh Government to support and expand safe and warm places for people of all ages to access within local communities. The hubs, which are across Wales, provide spaces for people to be able to…
Wales headed for ‘significant strain’ with a challenging winter looming
New health secretary Jeremy Miles set out plans to ensure Wales’ health service is prepared for the “significant strain” of winter pressures. Mr Miles said planning for winter is a year-round task that begins in early spring to learn…
Map of Ceredigion to show locations of Warm Welcome Spaces updated for 2023
The map which shows where the Warm Welcome Spaces are located across the county has been updated for winter 2023. Approximately 2,000 people received a warm welcome in community venues across the county last winter. The aim of these…
Review on gritting priority open to Powys residents to help shape road policy
POWYS residents will be asked to help shape the council’s policy on which roads will be prioritised for gritting over the winter months. At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, March 28, councillors are set to agree the second phase to…