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The Battle on the Beach event has once again brought hundreds of cyclists to the Carmarthenshire coastline, showcasing both the natural beauty and historic character of Pembrey Country Park.

Plans are being explored to establish a centralised waste depot at Nantycaws from June 2026, replacing the existing network of four depots. Preparatory works have now been approved, which include

Following Welsh Government’s commitment to creating an age-friendly Wales, Carmarthenshire has now taken an important step by joining the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

Significant funding has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Grant Programme, with nearly £25 million allocated across south-west Wales to support transport improvements.Carmarthenshire will benefit from a range of projects aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and sustainability.

I often get asked about where local groups can find funding, so I thought it would be really useful to share this with anyone involved in community projects across Pembrey, Burry Port and wider Carmarthenshire. There are actually more funding opportunities out there than many people realise — including grants linked to local developments such as wind farms, as well as national and charitable funding streams.

Following questions raised by residents, I wanted to provide a clear and transparent overview of how Carmarthenshire County Council’s budget is funded and where the money is spent.

My next constituency surgery is on Thursday, the 26th of March, between 10-00am and 12pm at the Ashburnham Hotel — and I’d love for you to pop in. Whether you’ve got a local concern, a bright idea, or just fancy a friendly catch-up, I’m here to listen, help where I can, and make sure your voice is heard.

Carmarthenshire County Council has issued notice of a temporary road closure affecting the U2282 at Penybedd Level Crossing, Pembrey (SA16 0HJ).The closure will be in place to allow Network Rail to carry out essential signal and telecommunications testing.

Key developments include the Step C Free Elimination Project, a major initiative working towards the eradication of Hepatitis C by 2030. The programme focuses on improving access to blood-borne virus testing and treatment, particularly among vulnerable or underserved populations.

The Screening Engagement Team at Public Health Wales has released the latest edition of its bulletin “Screening Matters.” The bulletin helps keep individuals, communities, and organisations informed about developments and updates within NHS screening programmes across Wales.

Commemorate Gallery Located in the Main Hall, this gallery will display the Museum’s collection of inscribed standing stones for the first time in more than six years. It will also include paintings of historical Carmarthenshire figures, Roman artefacts and updated interpretation of the Picton Monument frieze.

The initiative — O Llaith i Gynnes: Low Carbon Solutions for Rural Welsh Homes — is led by Cardiff University and funded through the EPSRC Switch Net Zero Wales programme. It aims to develop practical, low‑carbon retrofit solutions for traditional rural homes, particularly pre‑1919 solid‑walled properties.