New special school a step closer in Llanelli
PUPILS at a special school in Carmarthenshire have expressed strong support for a new, larger school and are particularly keen on outdoor space.
Fifteen Ysgol...
Cabinet takes big but not final decision on four primaries
FOUR rural schools are another step closer to shutting in Carmarthenshire.
The council’s cabinet has voted in favour of a formal consultation recommending Ysgol Blaenau,...
Chapel conversion refused, applicant wanted to create a five-bed house
A BID to convert an empty Carmarthenshire chapel into a five-bedroom house has been knocked back again despite “huge support”, a meeting heard.
Applicant Mike...
Changes made to key document recommending closure of school
CHANGES have been made to a key document recommending the closure of a Carmarthenshire school after concerns were raised by councillors.
Ysgol Bancffosfelen, near Pontyberem,...
Council’s carbon emissions fell by 12% in 2025-26
After years of little steps Carmarthenshire Council has taken a big stride towards a key environmental goal by cutting its carbon emissions by 12%.
The...
Special school campaigners want action
Campaigners are stepping up their efforts for a special school in Llanelli to have a dedicated nurse.
They have been calling for one at Ysgol...
Cumulative impact assessment areas no longer justified in Carmarthen and Llanelli
STRICT licensing requirements for new venues like bars are being relaxed in two Carmarthenshire towns because the authorities can no longer justify them.
People and...
373 homes built in the county in 2025-26
The number of houses built in Carmarthenshire crept up in 2025-26 but was below a council forecast.
A report before the council’s cabinet said 373...
Cabinet considers motion calling for two annual cuts as a minimum
Councillors who demanded more cuts of overgrown grass verges and rights of way in Carmarthenshire will be told how much it would cost before...
People living by planned concrete ready mix plant are objecting en masse
PLANS for a concrete plant including a mixing tower and cement silos have left people living in the housing estate alongside worried and upset.
A...