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CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along the U2322 Cwm Ivor Road, Llanelli from a point 300 metres Southwest of its junction with the B4308 (Trimsaran Road) for approximately 50 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Many older residents across Carmarthenshire want to stay living independently in the homes they love — but sometimes small repairs, safety checks or home adaptations can make a huge difference. That’s where Care & Repair Carmarthenshire comes in.

If you’re aged 50 or over and living in Wales, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape decisions that affect older people across our communities. Age Cymru has launched its 7th annual national survey, and they want to hear directly from people about the issues that matter most in everyday life. With Senedd elections taking place this May, it’s especially important that the next Welsh Government understands the real experiences and priorities of older people across Wales.

Dementia touches the lives of so many families across our communities, and the reality is stark — dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer. Behind that statistic are thousands of families, friends and carers who are facing the daily challenges that dementia brings. But there is also hope. Organisations, researchers, carers, volunteers and communities are working together through the Help and Hope strategy, a national commitment to change how dementia is understood, diagnosed, supported and researched over the coming years.

Many people care deeply about protecting our landscapes, habitats and wildlife. One organisation working passionately to ensure nature has a strong voice is Wild Cymru, an independent conservation charity dedicated to safeguarding the future of Welsh wildlife.

The sudden closure of the Stradey Park Hotel has understandably caused concern across our community, particularly for the staff whose jobs and livelihoods have been directly affected. Carmarthenshire County Council has been working quickly to provide clarity, reassurance, and practical support during this uncertain time.

Carmarthenshire County Council is marking International Women’s Day with a full week of events, activities and online sessions designed to celebrate, support and empower women and girls across our communities. International Women’s Day is an important moment each year to recognise achievements, challenge inequality, and strengthen opportunities for women and girls in every part of society.

A huge congratulations to Kaz and Dee Hamilton, who have just been approved as foster carers here in Carmarthenshire. Their journey began quietly — simply supporting friends as a “spare pair of hands” — but spending time with children and young people opened a new chapter they never expected.

Fantastic news — the brand-new hydrotherapy pool at Canolfan Pentre Awel is now officially open to NHS patients, with access for Actif members from Monday, 2 March. This is a major step forward for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation services in our area.

Shocking new research has revealed that litter is present on almost every major road in Wales — with 98.8% of A and B roads showing signs of rubbish, and cigarette butts found on 88%.

Carmarthenshire is once again embracing the spirit of St David’s Day with hwyl, kindness, and community togetherness — all inspired by the timeless words of our patron saint: -**“Gwnewch y pethau bychain.” “Do the little things.”**

I just wanted to share some vitally important health information that could genuinely save a life in our community. In the UK, someone experiences a stroke every five minutes – that’s around 100,000 strokes a year – and numbers are sadly rising due to lifestyle factors and an ageing population.