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Unlicensed driver convicted following school transport compliance check

An unlicensed taxi driver has been convicted following an investigation by Carmarthenshire County Council's Licensing Service. Mr Derrick Lewis was convicted at Llanelli Magistrates' Court on 4 September 2026 after conveying children on a school run in a licensed private hire vehicle on 9 February 2 ...

23/09/2026

Council looks for help to identify individual following dog fouling offence

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for help to identify an individual caught failing to clear up their dog’s faeces in Ammanford. Images captured on CCTV show the incident taking place on Iscennen Road in Ammanford.It is hoped that residents may be able to assist in identifying the individual ...

22/09/2026

Council launches consultation to help shape future childcare provision in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting parents and carers, childcare providers, employers, children and young people, education providers and partner organisations to help shape the future of childcare services across the county. The Council has launched a consultation to inform its Childcare Su ...

21/09/2026

Are you able to go the extra mile to support those in need in your community?

The Country Cars team are looking for more volunteer organisers and drivers in and around Ammanford and rural areas of Carmarthenshire to help residents who would otherwise be unable to make essential local journeys. Country Cars is a community-based car sharing scheme. Volunteers ensure that those ...

18/09/2026

New energy-efficient homes delivered at Parc Pendre, Kidwelly

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed a new housing development at Parc Pendre, Kidwelly, providing 16 high-quality, energy-efficient homes for local residents. The development includes a mix of properties designed to meet a range of housing needs: four one-bedroom homes, six two-bedroom home ...

14/09/2026