Trim and Mynydd visit Parliament
Delighted that pupils from Trimsaran and Mynyddygarreg schools were able to visit Parliament this month. A great opportunity to see our democracy in action.
Pride Youth visit parliament
Glad that Llanelli’s Pride Youth Committee managed to find time to visit Parliament in this LGBT history month. Thank you for all you are doing in school and college to combat prejudice and promote tolerance and celebration of diversity.
Food and uniform appeal
Opening on February 28th Tyisha foodbank and uniform bank organised by Cllrs Suzy Curry and Andre McPherson to help those who hit a bad patch. Further information about accessing help or to make donations of food or uniforms (in...
‘Share the Love’ to save our planet
Many thanks Five Roads Women’s Institute for this eye-catching green heart (yes, re-using from last year). I’m wearing it to show my support for the Climate Coalition’s ‘Share the Love’ campaign. With the climate emergency upon us, the UK...
TUC HeartUnions week
It is TUC Heartunions week, so let’s get behind their campaign to stand up against sexual harassment at work. The stats are staggering: 50% of women and 67% LGBT workers experience sexual harassment in the workplace.The campaign is to...
Must speed up support to MND sufferers
I attended an important meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on MND this week to discuss the problems caused by the fact that only those with a life expectancy of 6 months or less qualify for the Special Rules...
CCC can and must restore cancelled bus services
This reply from the Secretary of State for Wales makes it crystal clear that Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) could intervene now and restore the cancelled bus services. It says the Authority can procure a service on behalf of the...
Safer Internet Day
This week I met with the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) team in Parliament to celebrate Safer Internet Day. The pressures and challenges that young people face online can prevent them from getting the most out of the internet...
RSPCA’s ‘Generation Kind’ campaign
Great to see Coedcae School are taking part in the RSPCA’s ‘Great Debate’ about animal welfare on Wednesday. Delighted they are championing the humane treatment of animals, particularly when animal suffering is increasingly visible to young people online. It...
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on the revised Local Development Plan (LDP)
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on the revised Local development Plan (LDP) Very short notice in last Wednesday’s Star, advertising the LDP consultation that same day in Llanelli Town Hall. However we have UNTIL 13th MARCH...