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Do you live in one of the three streets shortlisted to be crowned the ‘Cleanest Street’ in Llanelli? Clos Bryn Isaf, Spowart Avenue and Sandy Water Park are finalists in the Llanelli Star awards on Friday (June 6) A competition is now being held to offer two residents from each street the chance to attend the glittering awards evening in the Stradey Park Hotel. If you are a resident from one of the streets shortlisted and would like to win a pair of tickets please email pressoffice@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to be in with a chance. Entries must be made by 12 noon on Monday, June 2. The ‘Cleanest Street’ award has been supported by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Street Scene department to encourage more people to take pride in their community. Executive board member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “We are proud to sponsor this award. The three streets that have been selected stood out amongst the others nominated. I hope this will now encourage more ...

Three inspiring projects are in the running to scoop the Carmarthenshire Community Challenge Green Award 2013. Llys Caradog Children’s Centre, Banc Organics and Pontnewydd Living River Group are among those shortlisted for this year’s prestigious award. The award is part of the Llanelli Star Newspaper Community Awards and the winner will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the Diplomat Hotel on Friday, September 6. The council’s assistant chief executive, Chris Burns said: “The standard of entries received this year has been exceptional. “Fantastic work is being carried out by many community groups across Carmarthen and beyond, and the quality of entries received this year reflects that.” Banc Organics Banc Organics is a not-for-profit community food scheme which grows organic vegetables and fruit in Bancffosfelen and distributes them in the Gwendraeth Valley. A wide range of organic vegetables is grown from two sites and sold as weekly boxes. The idea is that members choose what ...