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FAQs (1)
- Why do you need to change the way we collect waste and recycling from the kerbside?
- Why do I have to sort my recycling at home?
- How will you collect my recycling at kerbside?
- I like the blue bag – why do you want to change it?
- What will I put my recycling in?
- How will I store the different containers?
- You are reducing my black bag collections, why am I paying the same amount of council tax for less service?
- I have a lot of pet waste, how do I manage with just 3 black bags every four weeks?
- What do I do with my sanitary waste with four weekly black bag collections?
- Why is recycling material collected weekly and four weekly for black bags?
- Won’t increasing to four weekly collections of black bags lead to fly-tipping?
- Can I use a wheelie bin instead of a bag for my residual waste?
- Won’t this just encourage people to put rubbish in with their recycling?
- If you do not collect my black bag for four weeks, won’t this attract vermin?
- Won’t keeping a black bag for four weeks cause bad smells?
- What about flats that don't have space to store four weeks' worth of bags?
- What about the elderly, how will they manage with lots of different containers?
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FAQs - Recycling and waste
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FAQs
- What are the opening times for recycling centres?
- What will I need to bring with me to use the recycling centre?
- How do I hand over my permit on entry to the recycling centre?
- I am disabled, will your staff help to unload my vehicle?
- I have no one to look after my children. Can I bring them with me?
- What type of waste can I take to the recycling centre?
- Can I take black bags to the recycling centre?
- What is allowed to go in my black bag when taking it to the recycling centre?
- Why do we have to sort our black bag waste at the recycling centres?
- Where do I have to sort my black bags?
- How do I sort my black bags?
- I have sensitive / personal items in my black bag. I would prefer not to open my bags at the recycling centre, what should I do?
- Can I bring sheets of asbestos or large amounts of plasterboard and bagged asbestos?
- Can I drive to just the recycling bays I need to use?
- How do i buy Merlin's Magic compost?
- How do I pay for the disposal of tyres and gas bottles?
- I’m not a Carmarthenshire resident, can I use the recycling centres?
- Can I take business waste to the recycling centre?
- Why have you introduced a permit scheme for recycling centres?
- How do I apply for a permit?
- How does the recycling centre permit scheme work?
- Do I need to apply for a permit to use the recycling centre?
- What supporting documents to I need to apply for a recycling centre permit?
- How long will it take for my recycling centre permit to be issued?
- I drive a company van, which I also use for personal use. Can I still apply for a recycling centre permit?
- I live in a shared house, can I still apply if someone else has already applied in the property?
- Which vehicles have been banned from the recycling centre?
- Can I let my friend/neighbour use my recycling centre permit?
- What happens if I use all 12 visits but want to use the recycling centre again in the same year?
- How do I renew my permit?
- What happens if I lose my permit?
- Is there an expiry date on my recycling centre permit?
- Can I use a trailer to take recycling / waste to the recycling centre?
- I drive an adapted vehicle due to a disability, will I be able to access the recycling centre?
- I’ve hired a van to go to the recycling centre, will I still be allowed access?
- My vehicle has advertising/sign writing on it, will I still be allowed to enter the sites?
- Can I use the recycling centre with a camper van / motorhome?
- I don’t have much food waste. Does it really make a difference?
- When will my blue bags and food bin liners be delivered?
- Where will my blue bags / food liners be left?
- My neighbours have received their blue bags / food waste liners, why haven’t I?
- I live in a block of flats or a complex with secure entry, how will I get my blue bags / food waste liners?
- I live in a property on a new housing site, where will my blue bags / food waste liners be delivered to?
- I live in a property on a private / narrow lane, where will my blue bags / food waste liners be delivered to?
- My front door opens out directly to a public highway, where will my blue bags / food waste liners be left?
- Are businesses getting a delivery of blue bags / food waste liners?
- Why have some households been provided with large liners for their green food waste bin?
- What can go in my green food bin?
- How do I get a brown caddy / green bin for my food waste?
- What should I do if I will regularly have more than three black bags to place out for collection?
- Why can I only put out three black bags?
- What can I put in my garden waste bin?
- How do I request additional blue bags if I run out?
- How many blue bags can I put out for collection?
- How often are my blue bags collected?
- What can I put in my blue bag?
- How do I renew my garden waste subscription?
- How often will my garden waste bin be collected?
- When will my garden waste collection day be?
- Where do I put the garden waste bin out for collection?
- How much garden waste will the bin hold?
- How long does my garden waste subscription last for?
- If I cancel my garden waste subscription will I be eligible for a refund?
- What happens to my garden waste service if I move house?
- Why is there a charge for the garden waste service?
- When will the garden waste service start?
- Why are there no garden waste collections during the winter months?
- What do I do with my garden waste over the winter?
- I haven’t got any space for a garden waste wheeled bin so what can I do?
- I can’t handle a garden waste wheeled bin so what can I do?
- Are all properties suitable for the garden waste service?
- I currently have an assisted collection for my rubbish, will I be able to have help if I subscribe to the garden waste service?
- If I have extra garden waste can I put it at the side of the bin?
- Can I have more than one garden waste bin?
- What happens if I don’t pay for the following year and my garden waste subscription runs out?
- I am a business. Can I opt into the garden waste scheme?
- What is hygiene waste?
- What is the difference between clinical and hygiene waste?
- How do I apply for a hygiene/nappy waste collection?
- Do you collect children’s nappies?
- I am a grandparent; can I apply for a hygiene / nappy collection as I look after my grandchildren?
- I am a childminder; can I apply for a hygiene/ nappy collection?
- What can I put in my purple bag?
- Where do I put my purple bags for collection?
- Can I use other bags or a container for hygiene / nappy waste collections?
- How do I get more purple bags?
- How many purple bags can I put out?
- I have hygiene waste but not a lot, can I put this in my black bag?
- Why haven’t my purple bags been collected?
- I don’t need the hygiene service for a few weeks. Do I need to tell you?
- I’m moving house but I still need a hygiene collection?
- How do I cancel my hygiene collections?
- Why do you have separate collections for hygiene/nappy waste?
- What happens to the hygiene/nappy waste?
- What should I do if I run out of blue bags or food waste liners before you deliver to me my year’s supply?
- Can you please send me a reminder about what to put out and when?
- How will I store my filled black bags for three weeks?
- Will keeping filled black bags for three weeks create a smell and attract pests?
- I’m part of a large household – how will I cope with my black bags only being collected every three weeks?
- I have a fireplace that produces a large amount of ash. I can’t keep to the 3 black bag-limit and my bags would be too heavy to carry if I tried. What should I do?
- I live in an area that has communal waste collections. Is the number of black bags I put out limited to a maximum of 3?
- How may I get extra recycling containers?
- Can I use my own box or different container for my glass collection?
- What if I have more blue bags than I need?
- I have lots of pets. How will I cope with a three-weekly collection of black bags?
- How do I dispose of sanitary products?
- Can I get support to sort my recycling and non-recyclable waste?
- Can I get support to carry my recycling and black bags from my home to my collection point?
- What happens to my recycling and black bags once they’re collected?
- What else can be recycled in Carmarthenshire?
- How can I report a missed collection?
- Where can I find details on Welsh Government’s current waste strategy?
- What happens to my glass bottles and jars once you collect them?
- What happens if I have more glass bottles and jars than I can fit in my box?
- Why have you not collected the contents of my box?
- Why have you collected my black bags but not the contents of my box?
- Why have you changed the food waste liners?
- Where has my local glass recycling bank gone?
- Why are you closing recycling sites?
- How have you decided which recycling sites to close?
- Why doesn’t my home have a glass collection?
- How do I know if my home receives glass collections?
- I’ve ordered a new glass box but it’s not arrived?
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FAQs
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- Where do we get our salt from?
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FAQs
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Grass cutting FAQs
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Grass cutting FAQs
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- Council provides cost of living support through registrar’s service
- Renovated Parc Howard Museum reopens ground floor to visitors
- Bwydlen Ein Bro
- Health Minister visits award-winning Delta Wellbeing and Home First team who are making a difference to residents by helping them to receive the care they need at home
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- Brynseison – Alltwalis A485 is reopened
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- Carmarthenshire towns receive SPF funding to refresh their town centres.
- Have Your Say on the Council’s plan to find budget savings
- Esgairhir Isaf Bwlchnewydd - C2043 road is reopened
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- Council supports communities impacted by flooding
- Ash Dieback - If you own a tree, it is your responsibility
- Council takes action against unlawful dog breeder
- Carmarthenshire foster carers’ stories show everyone can ‘bring something to the table’
- Plans to boost mobile coverage in Carmarthenshire’s worst served areas
- Works begin to build high-quality active travel infrastructure in Dafen, Llanelli
- Public Spaces Protection Order introduced in Llanelli Town Centre
- Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel to scrutinise police precept.
- Council tackles environmental offences to help keep Carmarthenshire clean
- Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant, Llanelli launches their Bocs Bwyd
- Carmarthenshire young people scrutinise the Council’s budget proposals
- Our Vote, Our Voice, Our Future
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- Council pays tribute to ‘The King’ of rugby – Barry John
- Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services visits the Council’s Care Academi
- Planned road closure for A484 at Henallt Bends between Carmarthen and Bronwydd
- Bouygues UK marks National Apprenticeship Week with visit to Coleg Sir Gâr
- New Ten Towns Events Fund for rural Carmarthenshire
- SPF funding is helping businesses across Carmarthenshire
- Food networking event invites traders from across south west Wales
- Can you help us improve Carmarthenshire’s paths?
- Cabinet to consider 2024-25 budget proposals
- Tender opportunity for the Council’s Property Works Framework
- Council cracks down on fly-tipping, litter and dog fouling offences
- Have your say on the Modernising Education Programme Strategy
- Cabinet approves 2024-25 budget proposals
- Council Publishes Annual Report on the Welsh Language 2022-23
- Flood Mitigation Public Consultation – Kidwelly
- Pentre Awel project marks one year of construction with installation of final steel structure
- Actif launches Street Football initiative.
- Cabinet approves Five-Year Capital Programme 2024/25
- Statement on Brynderwen Care Home
- Business Wales to host Free Live Tender Webinars – 27 February
- Pendine and Ferryside among latest Welsh communities set for ultrafast upgrade
- ‘25 Years of Treasures’ exhibition opens at Carmarthenshire Museum
- Tîm Tacluso Begins Operations to Tidy our Towns
- Pupils of Pembrey School move into brand new building
- Bouygues UK’s Pentre Awel project marks pivotal milestone with topping out ceremony
- 2024-25 Budget Strategy approved at full Council
- Five-Year Capital Programme 2024/25 approved by Full Council
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- Wales’s oldest person celebrates birthday
- Business Renewable Energy Fund
- Illegal removal of road signs ‘dangerous and irresponsible’
- Stephen Williams elected in the Elli ward by-election
- Carmarthenshire County Council to Host Ten Towns Circular Economy Event at Sero Carmarthen
- Council seeks views on how homes are allocated in Carmarthenshire
- Copper Switch over to Digital Voice BT Information Roadshow
- Have your say on our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030
- Council provides new homes in the heart of Carmarthen and Llanelli
- Parrot’s Feather Control at Pembrey Canal
- Council restores Figyn common peat bog
- Polish War Memorial to be erected at Llanelli Town Hall
- New Strategy for Maternity and Early Years Services in West Wales
- Improvement works to commence at Sandy Road Roundabout, Llanelli
- Council looks for help to identify individual spotted committing environmental offences
- Council enforces environment offences throughout Carmarthenshire
- Council to reduce the carbon emissions of its vehicle fleet
- Carmarthenshire County Council Launches Bws Bach y Wlad Bus Service to Address Rural Transport Gap
- Carmarthenshire Schools Gear Up for Rugby and Football Finals
- Builder Receives Immediate Prison Sentence Following Successful Prosecution by Carmarthenshire County Council
- Congratulations to Chris Rees on celebrating 50 years of trading in Carmarthen Market
- ‘Outstanding’ rating awarded to Carmarthenshire Youth Justice Team
- No changes to bin collections over the Easter Period
- Actif Volunteer Platform is live!
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- Gill Adams, Principal Manager of Carmarthenshire Youth Justice Team wins the Butler Trust Annual Awards
- Seminars Announced to Inform Residents and Businesses of Conservation Area Changes in Carmarthenshire
- Licensing of Dog Breeding in Carmarthenshire – consultation now open
- Local student wins 2 medals at Special Olympics
- Police and Crime Commissioner Elections 2024
- Actif Sport and Leisure supports Welsh internationals
- Council tackles environmental offences
- How to complete and return your postal vote
- Outcome of Primary Rising 4s Policy 2025/26 Consultation
- Incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
- UPDATE Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
- UPDATE - Ysgol Dyffryn Aman – Thursday, 25 April
- Ysgol Dyffryn Aman will re-open on Monday, 29 April
- No changes to bin collections over the May Bank Holiday
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- RESULT - Election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Dyfed Powys Police Area
- Carmarthenshire County Council Honours Welsh Rugby Legend Phil Bennett OBE with New Plaque in Llanelli
- Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition 2024
- Carmarthen and District Youth Opera Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Services
- Carmarthenshire Procurement & Business Surgeries 2024
- Statement on Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli
- Hopes for economic boost as ARFOR fund reaches £2million milestone
- Last chance to have your say on how homes are allocated in Carmarthenshire
- Empowering Rural Communities: Carmarthenshire County Council Introduces Initiatives to Enhance Lives in Rural Carmarthenshire
- Statement on Ysgol Heol Goffa 16, May 2024
- Digital Innovations & 5G Technology – Shaping our Future
- Council works to reduce empty properties in Carmarthenshire
- Welsh Government Future Proofing Fund
- Cynnig Cymraeg Week
- Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved
- Bank Holiday waste collections
- Revamping Roads and Reducing Waste: Carmarthenshire Trials Recycled Nappies for Sustainable Infrastructure
- Actif Sport and Leisure host Street Football Festival in Llanelli
- Longer opening hours for Canolfan Eto re-use centre
- Cabinet approves major funding for Newcastle Emlyn
- Cllr Handel Davies elected as new County Council Chair
- Join the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Panel as a independent co-opted member
- Council continues to deliver new homes for local people
- Carmarthenshire foster carer hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers.
- Council’s Care Academi seeks newest applicants
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- Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition 2024: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
- Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth Honoured with Investors in Carers Bronze Level Award
- South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024 Goes Live
- Council looks to improve air quality around schools in Carmarthenshire
- Major road closures to be put in place in Carmarthen – Saturday 22 June
- Cefn Sidan Beach retains Blue Flag status
- Council celebrates its military reservists
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- The Allotment and Community Growing survey is live
- Nia Griffith Elected as Member of Parliament for Llanelli constituency
- Ann Davies elected as the Member of Parliament for the Caerfyrddin constituency.
- Statement on Ysgol Heol Goffa – 9 July
- Road maintenance works underway
- Council completes transformation of former YMCA building in the heart of Llanelli
- Annual grass verge cutting underway
- Work to tackle Ash Dieback disease continues across Carmarthenshire.
- Feedback wanted on regional transport vision
- Free public water spaces in Carmarthenshire
- Health and Wellbeing Hwb
- Carmarthenshire Libraries Launch the "Marvellous Makers" Summer Reading Challenge
- Deadline extended to feedback on 20mph speed limit on Carmarthenshire roads
- Wales Tourism Week
- Bws Bach y Wlad: Your ticket to a convenient summer
- Rali Ceredigion 2024: European Stars Line Up For Motorsport Event Spanning Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Powys
- Pembrey School’s new building officially opened
- Exciting Summer of Fun Activities in Carmarthenshire
- Carmarthenshire Country Parks Retain Prestigious Green Flag Status
- Cabinet to consider changes to waste collections
- Launch of Bwyd Sir Gâr Food website
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- Cllr Carys Jones appointed Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Planning and Community Cohesion
- Carmarthenshire celebrates its first Gold Medal of the Paris Olympics
- FREE Child Car Seat Safety Check Clinic at Smyths Toys, Llanelli
- Bouygues UK starts work to transform old Debenhams store into state-of-the art Health and Wellbeing Hwb
- Council takes next exciting steps to transform Tyisha
- Living Well in Carmarthenshire Events
- Bins for Boys
- Council continues to reduce empty properties in Carmarthenshire
- Carmarthenshire County Council Secures Conviction Against Unlicensed Dog Breeder
- Openreach get set to bring ultrafast speeds back to Pendine
- Carmarthenshire County Council Issues Fixed Penalty Notices and Enforcement Actions for July 2024
- Congratulations to Carmarthenshire A Level and AS students
- County Council starts on £2million road resurfacing programme
- Waste Collections in Carmarthenshire this August Bank Holiday
- Work underway to improve parking facilities at Carmarthenshire Museum and Bishop’s Park
- Carmarthenshire County Council Advances Green Initiatives with New Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
- Important Notice for Sixth Form Students: Secure Your Bus Passes for the New Academic Year
- Visit Carmarthenshire’s Play Parks this summer!
- Chair of County Council launches fundraising campaign for chosen charities
- Planned road closure at Cowell Street and Stepney Street, Llanelli
- Carmarthenshire GCSE learners celebrate results
- Carmarthen Town to Benefit from Major £500,000 Investment
- Our Rural Towns: Llandeilo
- Council seeks applications for brand new homes in former YMCA, Llanelli
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- Miss School: Miss Out
- Local Talent Takes the Stage: Welsh Horror Film “Scopophobia” to Premiere in Carmarthen
- Work starts on Health and Wellbeing Hwb
- Council launches campaign to recruit social workers
- Council improves digital connectivity at residential homes and sheltered housing schemes
- More communities set for ultrafast upgrade in Carmarthenshire
- Independent review of special education provision in Llanelli to commence
- Living Well Event in Tumble Hall – 18 September
- Only Gold will do for Carmarthenshire’s Paralympians
- Bouygues UK partners with Recruiter Acorn by Synergie and local contractors to create local job opportunities at Llanelli’s Pentre Awel project
- Adult Learners Week
- Views will help shape regional transport plan
- Council approves restructure of Scarlets loan
- Carmarthenshire County Council Takes Action on Environmental Offences in August 2024
- Vital community support plays a crucial role for stroke survivors and their carers in Carmarthenshire
- Carmarthenshire Celebrates 60% Gigabit Connectivity Milestone
- Investment of over £500,000 to sustain and enhance sports facilities in Carmarthenshire
- Nominations Open for the Actif Carmarthenshire Sport Awards 2024
- Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council celebrate new Pentre Awel hoarding designed by Coleg Sir Gâr students
- Communities for Work+ are holding a FREE ‘Ways into Work’ event between 10am-1pm Wednesday 25 September 2024 in the Ffwrnes theatre, Llanelli.
- Carmarthenshire hosts first Tourism Ambassador Celebration event
- Good Life Schools Programme Launches in Carmarthenshire to Promote Sustainable Living
- Important Sporting Heritage projects launched at Parc Howard Museum
- Hwb Bach y Wlad marks one year of transformative support for rural communities
- Awel Tywi Residential home celebrates 50th anniversary
- Our Rural Towns: Llandovery
- The Shared Rural Network Explained
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- Bouygues UK partners with Buckingham Pools to create multi-purpose pools at Llanelli’s Pentre Awel Project (4)
- Bremenda Isaf Farm supplying Ysgol Bro Dinefwr with local veg
- Foster Wales Carmarthenshire Teams Up with the Scarlets to Raise Awareness of Fostering
- Pentre Awel drop in sessions - Wednesday 16 October at Morfa Social Club
- Feeling positive in Carmarthenshire; over £500k supporting mental health services
- Financial support available for Carmarthenshire businesses to create new employment opportunities for young people
- Works underway on Ferry Road Culvert Scheme in Kidwelly
- Pension Credit – all your questions answered by Carmarthenshire’s Hwb Advisors.
- Dŵr | Still Waters: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption
- Carmarthenshire Businesses Embrace Welsh Language Learning with New Programme
- Celebrating Play: Family Fun Day Events Bring Joy to Local Communities
- Traffic enforcement cameras to be utilised to improve road safety and traffic flow
- Electric vehicle home charging trial using innovative gully channels launched in Carmarthenshire
- Brett and Wendy: Celebrating 30 Years of Fostering
- Support available for empty property owners and landlords in Carmarthenshire
- Carmarthenshire’s Climate Action Group Recognised for Pioneering Work in Climate Change Education by Wales Net Zero Challenge Group
- Farm Operators Prosecuted for Severe Animal Welfare Violations at Cildywyll Farm
- Carmarthenshire Residents Invited to Have Their Say on New Recycling Containers
- Half term fun for the whole family in Carmarthenshire
- Carmarthen town Kiosk to let
- Successful Hate Crime Awareness Event Held at Parc y Scarlets
- Ramblers Cymru
- Opportunities on South West and Mid Wales Civil Engineering Services Framework
- Prepare for Winter: Stay Safe and Informed for the 2024/25 Season
- Cabinet approves plans to partner with a reputable third party operator to secure Burry Port Harbour’s future
- 2024 Christmas Toybox Appeal launched
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- Summer Reading Challenge 2024
- Council seeks views on landlord licensing in Tyisha
- Carmarthenshire County Council Champions Wales Climate Week 2024
- Carmarthenshire school pupils’ welcome home their Olympic heroes
- The Right Help at the Right Time
- New Research Highlights the Expertise and Support Provided by Social Workers in Carmarthenshire to Encourage More People to Foster
- Art Fund Reimagine Grant Awarded to Dylan Thomas Boat House
- Eto Pop-Up Events Bring Affordable and Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts to Carmarthenshire
- Council delivers new homes in Carmarthen
- Our Rural Towns: Kidwelly
- Social Value on show at Carmarthenshire Value Conference
- Pentre Awel rolls out its latest exciting project, Our Classroom Climate.
- Property experts join Pentre Awel project
- Leisure Services Triumph at Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards
- Investing in our environment
- Llanelli Christmas Carnival and Lights-switch on to be held November 22
- Council’s Cabinet approves plans to focus social housing allocations on those in greatest need
- Council’s Cabinet agrees to increase Low Cost Home Ownership offering in Carmarthenshire
- Christmas Pop-Up Shops return to Carmarthenshire high streets
- Living Well in Carmarthenshire Event: Join Us for a Day of Fun, Wellness, and Community
- Wales Climate Week 2024: Inspiring Youth-Led Climate Action in Carmarthenshire Schools
- Council shows support for White Ribbon campaign
- Have your say to help form Carmarthenshire’s Community Transport Strategy
- Carmarthenshire County Council Adopts Ambitious Strategy to Increase Tree and Woodland Cover to 17% by 2050
- Carmarthenshire County Council Launches New Campaign to Reduce Fast Food and Vape Litter
- South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024 goes live
- Carmarthen town kiosk to let
- Road Safety Wales welcomes a new Chair and Vice Chair
- Llanelli Carnival kicks off Christmas celebrations in style
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- Christmas Cheer in Carmarthenshire; almost £1 million invested in community facilities
- Amy: Growing Up in a Foster Family
- Council pays tribute to former snooker World Champion Terry Griffiths
- Temporary closure of car park and path to the Millennium Park, Llanelli
- Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Hwb Milestone Event
- The Joy of Volunteering
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Red Weather Warning - Council’s leisure and waste facilities to close on Saturday
- Public Transport
- Delta Wellbeing - out of hours emergency
- Services update
- Home Care service update
- Roads update
- Flood warnings
- Roads update (3)
- Recycling centres – update
- Three Museums to close tomorrow, Sunday 8 December
- Further updates will follow in the morning, please keep safe.
- Roads update (2)
- Roads update (1)
- torm Darragh Update: A Yellow Weather Warning for Wind remains in place until 6pm today
- Roads Update (4)
- Roads update (5)
- Carmarthen, St Clears and Llandovery leisure centres are open as drop-in centres for the significant numbers of people still without power.
- Road updates
- Service update
- Drop-in centres - Update
- Roads update (6)
- National Grid Welfare Vans
- All of our Leisure Centres will be open until 10.00pm Wednesday and Thursday (11 – 12 December)
- Roads update (7)
- Update from National Grid - Friday 13 December -8am
- Storm Darragh update – Monday, 9 December 2024
- Carmarthenshire County Council Takes Action Against Illegal Tobacco Trade
- Volunteers Needed to Help Keep Carmarthenshire Moving with Country Cars
- Carmarthenshire County Council Encourages Pupils Transferring to Secondary School Next Year to Apply for School Transport as Soon as Possible
- Carmarthenshire County Council and Bouygues UK celebrate construction milestone at Carmarthen's Health and Wellbeing Hwb
- Use Carmarthenshire Shopmobility Services This Christmas
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- 100% Sir Gâr Christmas Pop Up Shops
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- Services update 10am
- Home Care service update
- Roads update (3)
- Flood warnings (1)
- Roads update (2)
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- Roads update (1)
- Storm Darragh Update: A Yellow Weather Warning for Wind remains in place until 6pm today.
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