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Schools project tackles youth vaping through theatre across Carmarthenshire

A recent joint initiative between the Carmarthenshire’s secondary schools, Hywel Dda University Health Board and theatre company Performance in Education (PIE) has helped raise awareness of the growing issue of vaping among young people. The project was developed in response to increasing concerns f ...

18/03/2026

Free Actif Loan Bags now available for families through Carmarthenshire’s Library Service

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Communities Team has partnered with the Council’s Library Service to offer families free access to activity equipment and games designed to support young children’s physical development. The project has been created to promote physical activity and skill develo ...

12/03/2026

Statement on Stradey Park Hotel – 4 March 2026

Following the decision by the owners of the Stradey Park Hotel to close the hotel, with immediate effect, Carmarthenshire County Council has gained assurance from Dame Nia Griffith MP, following her discussions with the Home Office that the building is not being considered for any temporary housing ...

04/03/2026

Carmarthenshire County Council launches rural Net Zero research project at Bremenda Isaf

Carmarthenshire County Council has launched a major new research and demonstration project to develop practical, low-carbon retrofit solutions for traditional rural homes across Wales. The project - O Llaith i Gynnes: Low Carbon Solutions for Rural Welsh Homes — is led by Cardiff University / Prifys ...

09/03/2026

Council approves discontinuation of Ysgol Llansteffan

Carmarthenshire County Council has approved the discontinuation of Ysgol Llansteffan at its meeting held today (Wednesday 4 March 2026). The closure will come into effect on 31st August 2026, with pupils transferred to Ysgol Llangain from 1st September 2026. The current catchment for Ysgol Llansteff ...

04/03/2026