“Britain, We Need Our Steel”
A successful UK steel industry will be key to the economic recovery here in Llanelli. It is a vital source of highly skilled, well paid jobs across many parts of Wales, both directly and in the supply chain, providing...
Tyisha Foodbank secures £10k Awards for All Covid-19 crisis grant
Volunteers at Tyisha Foodbank at Tyisha Positive Action Group have been boosted by news that their efforts to help people through the worst effects of the Covid-19 outbreak will now be supported by £10k worth of funding from National...
Climate action Zoom meeting
Inspiring tonight to hear the passion and ideas (via Zoom) of residents keen to see our local communities lead the way in taking action to combat the Climate Emergency. Taking care of our environment is a key priority of...
A huge thank you to local pharmacists for Covid-19 work
I recently visited the Community Pharmacy in Bridge Street, Llangennech, to thank the staff there for the heroic efforts they have made during the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure everyone has been able to access the medicines that they need....
Statement on Castell Howell Foods Ltd jobs announcement
The news that Castell Howell Foods Ltd are beginning consultation with their employees on possible job losses is deeply worrying. The company is a major employer in Llanelli and the rest of West Wales and this will be a...
We need a “Back to Work Budget” for Llanelli – figures show need for urgent jobs package
Llanelli Member of the Senedd Lee Waters and MP Nia Griffith have been stressing the importance of building the economy of the future in their respective parliaments and are calling for the UK Government to have an emergency Back...
Barclays Bank donation to Tyisha Foodbank
Generous staff and customers of Barclays Bank in Llanelli have teamed up to donate much needed supplies to a local foodbank in support of those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few weeks, Barclays employees have...
Llanelli crafters step up for NHS PPE
Kind hearted volunteers from across Llanelli have been working hard over the last few weeks to help address the increased demand for PPE for frontline NHS workers during the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of the “For the Love of...
VE Day tributes in Bryn Gaer, Llanelli
Last Friday, I joined residents of Bryn Gaer to remember those who had given so much during World War Two as part of VE Day 75th Anniversary commemorations in the street. We observed the two minutes silence at 11am...
NHS heroes art presented to Prince Phillip Hospital medics
A graffiti art painting conveying the appreciation of local residents for the efforts of NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis has been officially handed over to Prince Phillip Hospital. Created by street artist, Lat Lim, the picture features a...