#Farm24
Today is the start of #Farm24, a celebration of the fantastic food and drink that British farmers produce for us all. I want to take this opportunity to thank our farmers for the vital contribution they make to the local...
Local activist makes case for Changing Places toilets
Llanelli Pride was about valuing all diversity, and Josh Rosenthal really got the message across about why Changing Places toilets (ones with hoists) are vital for ensuring everyone can access places and activities so many of us take for...
Objection to Mountain Rd / Garreglwyd planning application
My comment on planning application, reference S/21597 Land at Mountain Road, Pembrey – submitted on 6th August 2019: I write to confirm my continuing opposition to application to build houses on the land between Mountain Road Pembrey and Garreglwyd: Planning Application S/21597 In addition to the...
Summer Reading Challenge 2019
This article first appeared in the Llanelli Star on 24th July 2019 I still remember the excitement I felt as a child watching the first moon landing broadcast on TV 50 years ago. At the time, I was going...
POSTPONED – Curry night fundraiser for the Railway Goods Shed
POSTPONED – Ali Raj Curry Night 27th August Many friends and supporters of the Goods Shed have told us that they would like to join us for our planned fundraising evening at the Ali Raj on 27th August, but...
Welsh Government stop notice on Llanerch fields
The Welsh Government has put a stop notice on plans to use Llanerch fields for a new school for Dewi Sant. That they have issued a stop notice shows that there are very serious concerns, that can’t be dismissed...
Rethink traffic lights on Capel Ifan Road
There was a strong unanimous feeling from residents at a public meeting Lee Waters AM and I organised last Friday to halt and rethink traffic lights on Capel Ifan Road before it becomes another Sandy Road bottleneck. It is...
Chance to be a paid intern
I am advertising for a paid intern to work in my constituency office. All details are below, and if you would like to apply for the role please follow the instructions at the bottom of this post. Job Title:...
Great atmosphere at Kidwelly carnival
Creating atmosphere at Kidwelly Carnival is the great Samba Doc band from Pembroke Dock. Parade, Fancy Dress and lots of fun here today. Well done Mayor Crish Davies, Welfare Committee and all who have helped make a great carnival.
Need level playing field between town centre shops and online retail
I have been out and about in Llanelli Town Centre talking to local independent shopkeepers together with representatives from Usdaw the shopworkers’ trade union, who have just launched a campaign to ‘save our shops’ and push for ways to...