A PROPOSAL to close one of Carmarthenshire Council’s household waste recycling centres has been questioned by a member of the ruling administration.
Cllr Philip Hughes said he was worried...
Life as an enforcement officer… it’s all in a day’s work
SORTING through dumped rubbish by hand is not something for the faint hearted but it's all in a day's work for council environmental enforcement officers.
Dirty nappies, mouldy food, glass,...
Carmarthenshire residents eligible for reduction in council tax
RESIDENTS in Carmarthenshire are being reminded that they could be eligible for a reduction in their Council Tax, depending on their circumstances.
Carmarthenshire County Council has agreed...
Welsh Councils spend £120k on successful pothole compensation claims
THE LAST three years have seen north and mid Wales councils fork out more than £120,000 on compensation payments to motorists after their vehicles were damaged by potholes in the road.
While...
North Dock housing scheme deferred
A DECISION on plans to build 210 houses and flats at Llanelli’s North Dock has been deferred.
Carmarthenshire Council’s planning committee voted to visit the former Pontrillas factory site...
Student Cory completes placement on council’s learning disabilities team
CORY Owen is one of 50 social work postgraduates and undergraduates studying at Swansea University, and has recently completed a 20-day placement.
He spent the time with Carmarthenshire...
Union accuses council of ‘Scrooging’ on payment for road gritting
The joint unions GMB, UNISON and Unite have met with Carmarthenshire County Council to try and negotiate an increased payment for staff who grit the county's roads.
In a statement issued...
Unions call overtime ban for Council staff in run-up to Christmas
WINTER road gritters in Carmarthenshire won’t work in the evenings for three days before Christmas unless a dispute with the county council is resolved.
Members of the GMB, Unison and Unite...
Work expected to start next summer on the £200m Llanelli Wellness Village project
WORK on the £200 million Llanelli Wellness Village is expected to start late next summer, its project manager has said.
Sharon Burford said Carmarthenshire Council, which is leading the...
Drop-in sessions to renew concessionary travel cards
Carmarthenshire County Council is holding more drop-in sessions to help people renew their Concessionary Travel Cards.
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