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Ceredigion recognised for having one of the best air qualities in Wales

Published

6 months ago

July 2, 2025

MEASURING air quality is a legal requirement in Wales, and Ceredigion County Council is pleased to announce that the county boasts one of the best results in the country.

The Welsh Government requirement involves measuring Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Airborne Particulate Matter (PM10), which are air pollutants associated with vehicle emissions.

Ceredigion County Council’s Environmental Health Team monitor the level of pollution through Diffusion Tubes which are placed on roadside lamp posts.

The annual statutory limit for NO2 is a mean of 40µg/m3. In Ceredigion, the NO2 concentrations are well below this limit.

A total of 13 locations are monitored in Ceredigion, including seven in Aberystwyth; one in Lampeter; two in Cardigan; and one in Pendam, Talybont and Llanon. They have been chosen as locations prone to experiencing high amounts of traffic congestion.

In 2023, Lampeter High Street and Talybont had the highest annual mean of NO2 at 16.3µg/m3 and 16.2µg/m3. However, this was still below the statutory limit. This could be due to periodic traffic congestion in Lampeter, and a busy trunk road running through the village of Talybont.

For PM10, data from DEFRA is used to monitor concentrations in Ceredigion. Similarly to the whole of rural Wales, Ceredigion’s showed less than 13µg/m3 in 2023, which is less than a third of the statutory limit of 40µg/m3.

Councillor Matthew Vaux, Cabinet Member for Partnerships, Housing, Legal and Governance and Public Protection, said: “This data highlights our commitment to sustaining a clean and healthy environment for our residents and visitors. Good air quality is essential for public health, reducing risks of respiratory illnesses, improving quality of life, and supporting biodiversity.”

As part of the next Air Quality Progress Report, Ceredigion will continue to monitor pollutant levels to ensure continued compliance and to maintain good air quality for the benefit of everyone in our county.

To read the full Air Quality Progress Report, visit our website: www.ceredigion.gov.uk/your-council/strategies-plans-policies/carbon-management/

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

16 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)