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Carmarthenshire’s Animal Health Team visit premises in Pontyberem area following the identification of avian influenza

Following the identification of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in the Pontyberem area, Welsh Government has declared a 3km Avian Influenza Protection Zone and a 10km surveillance around the infected premises.Animal Health Officers from Carmarthenshire County Council will visit all prem ...

18/11/2025

Wendy Walters, Chief Executive thanks outgoing Council Leader for his service

Following Cllr Darren Price’s resignation as Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, for personal reasons, the Local Authority’s Chief Executive, Wendy Walters has expressed her gratitude, and that of the Council to Cllr Price. "I am personally very grateful for his support and leadership over the ...

13/11/2025

Cllr Darren Price resigns as Council Leader for personal reasons

Cllr Darren Price has resigned from his position as Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council for personal reasons. Cllr Price will continue to sit as a Plaid Cymru councillor. A new Council Leader will be appointed at a Council meeting currently scheduled to be held on the 10 December 2025 Deputy Le ...

12/11/2025

Carmarthenshire County Council continues flood recovery and repair operations

Carmarthenshire County Council continues its efforts as the county recovers from the impact of the flooding that occurred earlier this week (Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 November). Crews are continuing to assess highway networks and associated infrastructure, carrying out necessary repairs as needed. A ...

07/11/2025

New Carmarthenshire Tourism Business Ambassador Scheme launched in time for Wales Ambassador Week

In readiness for Wales Ambassador Week (17–24 November), Carmarthenshire County Council is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Tourism Business Ambassador Scheme, marking an important step in strengthening the county’s tourism sector. Supported through UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund ...

14/11/2025