Estyn highlights strengths in Carmarthenshire's Welsh language immersion provision

An Estyn inspection of Welsh language immersion arrangements in Carmarthenshire has highlighted strong strategic leadership, effective teaching and successful support for pupils developing their Welsh language skills. The report recognises the significant expansion of immersion provision across the ...

28/08/2026

Bookings now open for the first Tywi Valley Path Festival of Walks

Residents and visitors are invited to discover the beauty, history and wildlife of the Tywi Valley this autumn as the Tywi Valley Path Festival of Walks launches with a programme of guided experiences running from 16 September to 4 October. Organised by Carmarthenshire County Council's Tourism Devel ...

20/08/2026

Carmarthenshire’s GCSE learners celebrate results

Carmarthenshire County Council congratulates all students in the county receiving their GCSE results today, Thursday 20 August 2026. 63.4% of all entries in Carmarthenshire have been awarded an A*-C grade with 18.8% of entries achieving an A*- A grade. On receiving her results today, Mia from Ysgol ...

20/08/2026

Charity cycle challenge raises £15,000 after travelling along Carmarthenshire’s Tywi Valley Path

A team of cyclists travelled along sections of Carmarthenshire’s scenic Tywi Valley Path as part of a challenging three-day charity ride that raised £15,000 for inclusive sports charity Goals Beyond Grass. The team, made up of staff, students, governors, alumni and supporters from Hartpury Universit ...

17/08/2026

Additional information on fly nuisances

Following confirmation that Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has identified the source of increased fly activity in parts of Llanelli as an NRW permitted site and the subsequent issue of an enforcement notice, Carmarthenshire County Council continues to work with NRW and partners on this issue. Updated...