News

Carmarthenshire County Council starts on £2million road resurfacing programme

Published

2 years ago

August 16, 2024

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is sending £2m this year in improving road surfaces, it has been announced this week.

Resurfacing works are planned at various locations across the county of Carmarthenshire, having commenced on 12 August and through to the end of October. In total around 23 individual sections of road will be resurfaced in the coming months.

This programme of resurfacing is in addition to a significant programme of preventative surface treatment, which is now almost complete, restoring surface condition, sealing cracks and improving skid resistance. Whilst we can’t treat every road, the combined improvements will provide safer and improved journeys for Carmarthenshire’s road users.

All schemes will be notified in advance with advance notice signs erected at each location, and full details of traffic management proposals published on Causeway one.network. Several locations will require full road closures to safely carry out the works, however these closures will be highlighted well in advance, and in coordination with transport operators and emergency services. Where necessary the works will be carried out during off-peak hours with road closures and diversions typically in operation from 7:00pm.

Motorists are urged to take extra care and where possible plan journeys to avoid these areas whilst these essential works are being carried out. Emergency access and access to business premises will be maintained during the works as far as possible.

We will continue to minimise the impact on road users by careful planning however some disruption cannot be avoided. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during the works.

Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services – Cllr Edward Thomas said: “Transportation and highways play a key role in supporting and sustaining our communities to be healthy, safe and prosperous. It is well documented that the significant financial strain upon all public sector organisations have a great impact upon on our services to our residents, however, I am pleased that we have been able to invest £2million, through the capital investment programme this year to improve road surfaces in Carmarthenshire.”

Crime

Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest

Published

4 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.

Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.

A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.

Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.

Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26*375605.

Crime

Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston

Published

6 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).

The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.

Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.

Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

News

Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat

Published

6 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account

INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.

Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.

He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.

The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.

Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.

Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.

Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.

Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.

Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.

Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.

Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.

A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.