County Council — Carmarthenshire

The County Council approved the Revenue Budget Strategy for 2025/26 to 2027/28, which includes a 9.75% increase in Council Tax. They also adopted the five-year Capital Programme and the Treasury Management Policy and Strategy for 2025-26. Additionally, the ...

26 Feb 2025

(Corporate Budget), County Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 10.00 am

The Carmarthenshire County Council meeting on 26 February 2025 saw councillors approve the revenue budget strategy for 2025/26 to 2027/28, which included an 8.9% increase in Council Tax. They also approved a five-year capital programme totalling £187.9 mill...

05 Feb 2025

County Council - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 10.00 am

Cancelled

This meeting has been cancelled.

29 Jan 2025

(Rent Setting/HRA), County Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 10.00 am

The Carmarthenshire County Council met on Wednesday 29 January 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the adoption of the Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan's Annual Monitoring Report, strategies for green and blue infrastructure, and th...

15 Jan 2025

County Council - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 10.00 am

Cancelled

This meeting has been cancelled.

11 Dec 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 10.00 am

The County Council of Carmarthenshire met on Wednesday 11 December 2024, approving several key reports and strategies, including the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, and the Council's Annual Report for...

13 Nov 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am

80 attendees · 8 documents · 1 media file

09 Oct 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 10.00 am

The Carmarthenshire County Council meeting on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, saw councillors debate and pass motions concerning the reduction of services at Prince Phillip Hospital and the urgent need for increased local government funding. The council also re...

11 Sep 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 10.00 am

The County Council of Carmarthenshire met on Wednesday 11 September 2024, approving a restructured loan agreement for Parc y Scarlets and adopting draft supplementary planning guidance for public consultation. The meeting also saw the approval of a polling ...

10 Jul 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 10th July, 2024 10.00 am

83 attendees · 16 documents · 1 media file

12 Jun 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 10.00 am

Cancelled

This meeting has been cancelled.

22 May 2024

Annual Meeting of the Council, County Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 10.00 am

The meeting began with apologies from several councillors and a reminder about declaring personal interests. The outgoing Chair, Councillor Lovene Roberts, gave a heartfelt farewell speech, reflecting on her tenure and thanking various individuals and group...

08 May 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including the appointment of a new Director of Education, Children and Family Services, the designation of an interim Monitoring Officer, and the approval of the Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-2028. The me...

10 Apr 2024

County Council - Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 10.00 am

Cancelled

This meeting has been cancelled.

06 Mar 2024

(Ordinary,C Tax & PPS), County Council - Wednesday, 6th March, 2024 10.00 am

83 attendees · 12 documents · 0 media files

About

The County Council is the main decision-making body for Carmarthenshire, comprising 75 elected councillors who meet regularly. It is responsible for setting the council's overall policies and annual budget, and approves key documents like the Constitution and forward work programme. While the Council sets policy, a Cabinet implements these policies and makes executive decisions. Residents, business owners, and employees within Carmarthenshire can ask questions of Cabinet members at Council meetings by submitting them in writing or by email at least seven working days in advance.