Ukraine Fundraising Concert
Big thank you to all who helped make the Ukrainian fundraiser at EJ’s Cafe, Bar & Restaurant a success on Saturday, but especially to Y5 pupils at Ysgol Pen Rhos who read out very moving poems they had written,...
How you can help Ukrainian refugee families
So many people have contacted me asking what they can do to assist those fleeing the crisis in Ukraine. A simple on-line form is now up on the Carmarthenshire County Council website, so people can register for various ways...
Gambling reform needed now
I met with former Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and England footballer Paul Merson today to discuss much needed reforms to gambling. We must bring our current legislation into the digital age and protect people from gambling harms. The...
Tories must learn lessons from Welsh Labour Government on public sector delivery of services
After Tory UK Government much-criticised wasteful spend of £37bn on private contract for test and trace in England, Chancellor needs to act to stop this happening again, & should wherever practicable consider public sector for delivery of similar services....
Ukraine Appeal Concert
Thank you all who supported the Ukraine Appeal event last night at the Diplomat Hotel, with music from Voice of Ukraine, Morriston Big Band and Hospital Notes Choir. Such an appalling situation and so much help needed.
£4.4m boost for Ysgol Y Strade
Local politicians Lee Waters MS and Nia Griffith MP have voiced their praise for a £4.4 million investment to create a dedicated Welsh language immersion centre to provide support for pupils to develop their Welsh language fluency, as well...
Clos St Paul – Skip
Skip at Clos St Paul until 1 pm for residents of Tyisha area of town. Many thanks to Cllrs Suzy Curry, Andre McPherson and John Prosser for campaigning to get this skip & staff of Carmarthenshire County Council for...
St David’s Day celebrations
Delightful Welsh Eisteddfod in Speaker’s House, Parliament today with beautiful singing from London Welsh School, Huw Edwards compering, poetry, harp and musical contributions to celebrate St David’s Day, and thank you Jenkins Bakery of Llanelli for wonderful welsh cakes...
Ukraine Donations
Many thanks to our Polish community for taking the initiative to send help to Eastern Poland for the Ukrainian refugees arriving there and all who have already given so generously, and many thanks to Llanelli Rotary Club for agreeing...
Statement on Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an attack not only on a sovereign European nation but upon democracy itself. I condemn the actions of President Putin completely. This unwarranted action will cause untold suffering for the people of Ukraine who...