Fly nuisance in south Llanelli

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the source of the increased fly activity affecting parts of South Llanelli has been identified as AMG Resources Ltd, an NRW-permitted site. Carmarthenshire County Council continues to work closely with NRW and other partners to monitor the situation, support affected communities, and implement mitigation measures. 

Yes.

NRW has identified the source of the increased fly activity as an NRW-permitted site and has issued an enforcement notice. Carmarthenshire County Council will continue to support NRW's regulatory activity and to monitor conditions within the community. 

NRW has issued an enforcement notice requiring action in relation to the identified source site. Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing to work with NRW and partners, undertake monitoring, support residents, deploy mitigation measures where appropriate, and review the situation on an ongoing basis. 

NRW is the environmental regulator responsible for overseeing compliance with environmental permit conditions at the site. Following the investigation, NRW has identified the source of the increased fly activity and has issued an enforcement notice. NRW is continuing to regulate the site and monitor compliance with its requirements.

The Council adopted an evidence-based approach throughout the investigation. Before any conclusions could be reached, evidence had to be gathered through inspections, monitoring, sampling and assessment, and this information was provided to NRW as the regulator of the site. NRW has now completed its investigation and confirmed the source, enabling regulatory action to be taken. 

The focus has now moved from identifying the source to monitoring conditions, supporting enforcement activity, assessing the effectiveness of mitigation measures and protecting public health and wellbeing within the affected communities. 

The Council's Public Health Team has invested significant resources in responding to the issue, including:

• Monitoring fly activity across affected areas.
• Supporting residents. 
• Deploying strategically located fly traps.
• Working with NRW and other partners.
• Providing regular updates to residents and elected members.
• Continuing to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures. 

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting fly activity to the Council via:

Tel: 01267 234567 

Email: publicprotection@carmarthernshire.gov.uk.

These reports help officers monitor trends, assess whether conditions are improving and target any necessary intervention. 

The Council will continue to provide updates through its website, social media channels and local elected members. Further information will be published as significant developments occur.

The Council recognises the considerable distress and inconvenience experienced by residents and businesses affected by the increased fly activity. Residents should consider obtaining their own legal advice regarding potential claims, but the Council is not able to assist with this. 

Anyone who believes they have suffered damage or loss should retain any available evidence, such as photographs, receipts, invoices, records of cleaning costs, or other relevant documentation. Your own legal advisor may be able to provide further advice on this matter.

Businesses that believe they have experienced financial losses may wish to maintain records of any additional costs incurred or impacts experienced. Your own legal advisor may be able to provide further advice on this matter.

Yes. Residents and businesses may wish to keep records of the nuisance, including photographs, videos, dates, times, cleaning costs, pest control costs and any other relevant information. This may assist both the ongoing investigation, and any compensation claims you wish to pursue.

Residents may find the following measures helpful:

• Keep doors and windows closed where possible or use fly screens.
• Ensure food waste is stored securely and bins are kept closed.
• Clean up any pet waste promptly.
• Avoid leaving food uncovered.
• Use fly traps or fly papers where appropriate.

These measures may help reduce the number of flies entering homes, although they will not address the underlying cause of the wider issue.

The Council has been carrying out monitoring work at a number of locations, including schools, businesses and residential areas. This information is helping officers understand the extent and distribution of fly activity across the community.

Warm temperatures can accelerate fly breeding cycles, allowing populations to increase more rapidly. Certain weather conditions may also influence how far flies travel and where they congregate.

Weather is therefore one of several factors being considered during the investigation.

While the increased number of flies is causing considerable nuisance and distress for residents, the Council has not identified any wider public health emergency.

The Council recognises the impact that the situation is having on local communities and is continuing to investigate the issue and take appropriate action where required. 

The Council will consider requests for support on a case-by-case basis, particularly where residents may be vulnerable or significantly affected by the nuisance. Residents experiencing particular difficulties are encouraged to contact the Council. 

Fly numbers typically increase during warmer weather.

However, the level of activity currently being reported by many South Llanelli residents is greater than would normally be expected, which is why a formal investigation is being undertaken.

The investigation aims to determine whether the current conditions are simply weather-related, linked to one or more local sources, or influenced by a combination of factors.