Llanelli News

Cllr. Ann Davies, Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Rural Affairs for Carmarthenshire County Council said: “Carmarthenshire County Council has issued a temporary stop notice to the owners of the Stradey Park Hotel under section 171E of the Town and Country Planning Act 1980. The notice relates to the removal of part of a hedge bank […]

From drainpipe wetlands to bogs in backyards, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is calling on residents across South Wales to make room for nature by creating a network of watery habitats to help wildlife in the region, particularly in cities/towns like Llanelli, Swansea and Carmarthen. As summer temperatures look set to soar, the charity […]

Alfresco theatre is returning to Pembrey once again this summer as Theatrau Sir Gâr / Carmarthenshire Theatres announces plans for a sensational programme of outdoor theatre shows. Carmarthenshire Council’s Pembrey Country Park will play host to ‘Theatrau Sir Gâr yn y Parc’ from August 18th-22nd, which will showcase another varied line-up of entertainment, including big […]

Mae Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn ymateb i gwynion ynghylch tynnu rhan o berth ar ffin Gwesty Parc y Strade. Dywedodd y Cynghorydd Ann Davies, yr Aelod Cabinet dros Faterion Gwledig a Pholisi Cynllunio: “Yn dilyn cwynion ynghylch tynnu rhan o berth sy’n ffinio â Gwesty Parc y Strade, ar hyd ei ffin â Heol Pentre-poeth, […]

Cllr. Ann Davies, Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Rural Affairs said: “Following complaints received relating to the removal of part of a hedge bank bounding the Stradey Park Hotel, along its boundary with Pentrepoeth Road, Furnace, the Council is currently investigating the position with respect to potential breaches of planning regulations, taking into account any […]

Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu Dyfed-Powys Dafydd Llywelyn yn galw am ‘Oedi ac Adolygu’ i gynlluniau’r Swyddfa Gartref i letya ceiswyr lloches mewn Gwesty yn Llanelli wrth i densiynau godi yn lleol Mae Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu Dyfed-Powys, Dafydd Llywelyn, wedi ysgrifennu ail lythyr heddiw (13 Gorffennaf 2023), at yr Ysgrifennydd Cartref, Suella Braveman AS, yn […]

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn calling for ‘Pause and Review’ of plans by Home Office to accommodate asylum seekers at Llanelli Hotel amid escalating local tensions Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has today, written a second letter to Home Secretary Suella Braveman MP, calling for a ‘pause and review’ of plans […]

The wife of BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has this evening named Huw as the presenter who has become embroiled in the sexual images scandal. Vicky Flind, has said that she is very concerned about Huw’s mental wellbeing and has concerns for the children. The allegations were brought to light by tabloid newspaper The Sun and […]

Plaid Cymru has been clear that the Westminster Government’s hotels policy does not serve the needs of asylum seekers. Instead, we favour the dispersed model of accommodation provision as a more sustainable way of offering a longer-term solution for asylum seekers, especially in a county such as Carmarthenshire. The Tory Government’s approach to the whole […]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at a number of locations / wild bird colonies in Wales (see here for APHA wild bird surveillance reports). Some of these locations are likely to lead to dead and/or sick birds being washed up on beaches which are used by the public. Should you find any […]