Robert Lloyd - a Sir Gar Blog of random news . . . and some Clecs!

A man has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog on Pantyffynon rugby field. A member of the public reported the incident to the council’s environmental enforcement unit and provided a witness statement. A man from the Capel Hendre area was identified as the offender and was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 as a result. Failure to pay could lead to prosecution in the magistrates court where the maximum penalty that can be imposed is £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk and these fields are used to play rugby on. I am appalled that people are leaving their dogs defecate on the rugby field and not cleaning it up. “I would like to thank the member of the public for reporting this offence to us so that action could be taken against the offender. Hopefully this fine will make dog owners think twice about leaving their dog mess behind.” Anyone who sees someone allowin...

Residents in Capel Hendre have put their own energy in to a community initiative to save on energy. In a concerted effort to drive down their fuel bills, residents and tenants of Bancyddraenen have launched a fuel club so that they can buy their oil in a group and take advantage of bulk discounts. A local credit union has also been established so that residents can apply for short-term loans to cover the cost of a bulk fuel order. Community volunteers are running the club and the credit union from the local tenant resource centre. Resident Sharon Morgan said: “The oil club and credit union is a fantastic opportunity for all local people to buy oil and have a big discount on it. It will make a big difference to a lot of people living here.” Carmarthenshire County Council has been encouraging communities to launch such schemes for several months. Clare Tinkler, Environmental Works Project Manager, said: “We are thrilled that another Carmarthenshire community has launched a fuel club, whi...

The leader of Carmarthenshire County Council has said his authority is ready to help workers at the threatened Dewhirst warehouse in Ammanford. Dewhirst, which manufactures clothes for the Marks and Spencer chain, will soon start consultation with unions and staff over potential redundancies at the site, which has 124 staff. The company uses its site in Capel Hendre to store and check products made abroad before being sent to shop floors. Council leader Cllr Kevin Madge said: “We have made approaches to both the Welsh Government and Job Centre Plus and all three of us are in dialogue in readiness for any developments on this issue. “We have obviously offered as much support as would be needed to assist the firm and its employees in any way we can. “No major decision has been taken as yet on the future of Dewhirst. A task force would be formed of key stakeholderssuch as the county council, Welsh Government and Job Centre Plus if a decision was taken to close the factor and make redundan...