Richard Youle

Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter covering Swansea Council and Carmarthenshire Council

Local Democracy Reporter covering Swansea Council and Carmarthenshire Council

Latest articles from Richard Youle

Some of the raised beds Stephen Morris created on the land north of Llandeilo

Decision to turn down One Planet Development project cost council over £6,000

A DECISION by Carmarthenshire councillors to turn down a One Planet Development project has cost the council just over £6,000.

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Plans for 70 houses near Cross Hands have been given the green light.

Plans for 70 houses near Cross Hands get green light at former brickworks site
PLANS for 70 houses near Cross Hands have been given the green light.

The number of recorded dog-fouling incidents on sports pitches was low, according to Carmarthenshire Council

No evidence to justify ban on dogs on sports pitches, says council
A PROPOSED ban on dogs on sports pitches in Carmarthenshire looks much less likely after the council said the evidence wasn’t there to justify it.

The Picton Monument, Carmarthen (pic by Richard Youle and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Calls for multi-cultural hub to help council increase diversity within its staff

THE creation of a multi-cultural hub in Carmarthenshire would help the council increase its proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff, according to a report.

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The scheme aims to reduce pollution on the A483 as it runs up the town’s hilly Bridge Street and narrower Rhosmaen Street (pictured), where large vehicles can struggle to pass one another.

Progress on proposals for Llandeilo bypass or road diversion stays in slow lane
PROGRESS on proposals for a Llandeilo bypass or road diversion scheme appear to still be in the slow lane.