Council backs the Carmarthen BID renewal for five years despite past issues and director resignations. Carmarthen BID Extension Approved by Council for Another Five Years Carmarthenshire leaders support a business plan renewal. This plan lasts five years, but the current directors are quitting. Carmarthen BID started five years ago. Local businesses pay a small fee…
Councils cutting bin collections may lead to £400 fines for using neighbors bins. Millions affected. Bin Fine Warning as Councils Consider Reduced Collections Hey, so some councils might cut bin collections. Around one in ten councils are thinking about it. This could mean less space for everyone’s trash. The TaxPayers’ Alliance mentioned this. Bristol, Carmarthenshire,…
Council approves tax hike for 2025-26 budget. Closures averted, parking limited, and road funds restored after feedback. Carmarthenshire Council Approves 9.75 Percent Council Tax Increase The council approved its 2025-26 budget plan. They considered many public responses. This was their second-highest response rate ever. They dropped the plan to close public toilets. Parking charge increases…
Carmarthenshire faces a likely 9.75% council tax increase from April due to financial pressures, despite budget changes. Carmarthenshire Council Tax Rise Likely Despite Budget Changes Carmarthenshire faces a likely council tax hike. The Plaid Cymru-Independent cabinet agreed to budget changes, following a consultation with over 2,900 people. A 9.75% council tax rise from April remains.…
A community bus service receives vital funding boosting accessibility in rural areas. Hospitality training has also benefitted from the SPF. Teifi Community Bus Project Receives Significant Grant Funding Okay, so some projects in our area got funding. This money helped them do cool things. It’s called the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). The government created it…
Decision on the proposed Lampeter Aldi store delayed again. Concerns raised about impact on local trade. Lampeter Aldi Supermarket Decision Delayed by Planning Committee Planners delayed a decision about a new supermarket in Lampeter. Aldi wants to build the store on Pontfaen. They first submitted their application back in 2021. Aldi is unhappy with the…