A small town with a large reputation because of it’s castle and historical architecture, the international profile associated with poet Dylan Thomas and picturesque coastline and attractive foreshore.
The township historically grew around the area of the original harbour and River Coran and is densely developed.
The town has become a popular place to live and for second/holiday homes. The A4066 between St Clears and the coastal resort of Pendine passes through the centre allowing relatively easy access to and from the A40, although the historic streets through the town are unsuited for large volumes of traffic.
The local economy appears to be dominated by tourism accommodation and hospitality businesses, although the population benefits from employment opportunities further afield including light industrial and commercial employment areas around St Clears and a broader range of opportunities, including public sector employment in Carmarthen.
Outside of the town, the economy supports a range of rural enterprises including agricultural, land-based industries, food and drink and tourism.
There are also many microbusinesses, including newer 'lifestyle', visitor-related and creative industries that combine both living and working in rural areas.
Our priorities
Our Economic Growth priorities are:
- Restart and recovery measures - responding to COVID-19
- Affordable homes
- Parking, Walking & Traffic Management
- Supporting business growth
- Promoting Laugharne
- SMART digital town and countryside
- Key Sites & Public Realm
- Progressive procurement
- Community energy schemes
- Circular Economy
A small town with a large reputation because of it’s castle and historical architecture, the international profile associated with poet Dylan Thomas and picturesque coastline and attractive foreshore.
The township historically grew around the area of the original harbour and River Coran and is densely developed.
The town has become a popular place to live and for second/holiday homes. The A4066 between St Clears and the coastal resort of Pendine passes through the centre allowing relatively easy access to and from the A40, although the historic streets through the town are unsuited for large volumes of traffic.
The local economy appears to be dominated by tourism accommodation and hospitality businesses, although the population benefits from employment opportunities further afield including light industrial and commercial employment areas around St Clears and a broader range of opportunities, including public sector employment in Carmarthen.
Outside of the town, the economy supports a range of rural enterprises including agricultural, land-based industries, food and drink and tourism.
There are also many microbusinesses, including newer 'lifestyle', visitor-related and creative industries that combine both living and working in rural areas.
Our priorities
Our Economic Growth priorities are:
- Restart and recovery measures - responding to COVID-19
- Affordable homes
- Parking, Walking & Traffic Management
- Supporting business growth
- Promoting Laugharne
- SMART digital town and countryside
- Key Sites & Public Realm
- Progressive procurement
- Community energy schemes
- Circular Economy
