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It’s always positive to see local organisations continuing to grow and create opportunities within our community. Pembrey Circuit is currently preparing for an exciting season ahead and is looking to expand its team with a number of part-time roles.

Dementia affects many individuals and families across our communities. However, a lack of understanding can often lead to people feeling isolated or excluded. Dementia Friends aims to change this by helping people better understand the condition and how small, everyday actions can make a meaningful difference.

As we approach the Easter period, I wanted to share an important service update to help residents plan ahead and avoid any missed collections. Carmarthenshire County Council has confirmed that waste and recycling collection days will be temporarily revised over the Easter bank holiday period to ensure services continue to operate efficiently.

The completion of the final 13-mile stretch between Abergwili and Ffairfach marks a significant milestone for the county. This final phase includes the installation of two landmark bridges crossing the River Tywi and River Cothi, helping to create a continuous, safe, and accessible route for walkers, cyclists, families, and visitors.

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.