Carmarthenshire Liberal Democrats

20/10/2026

I have decided to stand down as Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

Leading this party has been the honour of my life. When I was elected leader in 2017, I said I wanted to bring like-minded people together and make the Welsh Liberal Democrats a radical, progressive force in Welsh politics again. Nearly nine years on, I hope we've done that together.

We've won councillors in every corner of Wales. With just one voice in the Senedd, we used our budget deal to win real money for childcare for families who desperately needed it. We've fought for children growing up in poverty. And when others wanted Wales to turn its back on refugees, we stood up, loudly and proudly, for Wales as a Nation of Sanctuary.

None of that happened because of me. It happened because of our members and volunteers: the leaflets, the doorsteps, the phone banks, the wet Saturday mornings. Thank you.

May's election wasn't the result we worked so hard for. Wales needs a team of liberal voices in the Senedd, and that means building now, with new candidates, new councillors and new leaders. I believe that work should be led by a new generation, and that the right time to hand over is now.

When I became leader, Theresa May was Prime Minister and Carwyn Jones was First Minister. Six Prime Ministers and five First Ministers later, I hope I've given our party something steady to build on.

I am not going anywhere. I will carry on as the Member of the Senedd for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd, and I'll carry on doing what brought me into politics in the first place. I spent 27 years as a child protection social worker. I saw what poverty does to children, and I have never been able to accept it. Today, almost one in three children in Wales is growing up poor. The new Plaid Cymru Government has promised to put child poverty at the heart of everything it does. I will hold them to that promise every single day.

Finally, thank you to our brilliant staff and volunteers, and above all to my husband Patrick. I could not have done any of this without his love, patience and support.

Diolch o galon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

17/10/2026

🚨 Over 800,000 hours of sewage dumping in Wales last year. 💩

More than 100,000 sewage discharges in 2025. That's one every five minutes.

Our rivers and seas deserve better.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have been at the forefront of the fight to tackle sewage pollution, holding water companies and governments to account and demanding stronger regulation.

We've been fighting to protect our rivers and seas for years, and we won't stop until we see real action.

It's time for Labour and Plaid Cymru to take stronger action to end this scandal.

🌊 Agree with us? Join the Welsh Liberal Democrats and help us keep up the fight.

🔗 https://www.libdems.wales/join

15/10/2026

Wales should not be left paying the price for a failed Brexit experiment. We believe it is time to move forward with confidence, ambition, and a clear plan to restore growth and opportunity for everyone.

13/10/2026

🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Wales' relationship with Europe can be fixed. Join the Welsh Liberal Democrats and help us campaign for a better deal for Wales. https://www.libdems.org.uk/join-local

11/10/2026

04/10/2026

STILL PLACES AVALIABLE DON'T FORGET TO BOOK BEFORE NEXT WEEK.

Lle Ni – FREE October Half Term Session!

Looking for something for your young person to do this October Half Term? Come along to Lle Ni at Tumble Hall for four hours of activities, games and time to relax with friends.

Thursday 29 October 2026 10:00am – 2:00pm Tumble Hall, Heol-y-Neuadd, SA14 6HR Ages 9–14

There’ll be plenty to get involved with throughout the day, including:

Pool tables & table tennis – challenge your friends to a game. Darts – have a go and test your aim. Halloween arts & crafts – get creative with some Halloween-themed activities. Chill-out zone with free Wi-Fi – somewhere to relax, chat and spend time with friends. Film screening after lunch – settle down and enjoy a film during the afternoon. Lunch included as part of the session. Tuck shop – snacks and treats will be available for 50p per item.

The session will take place in a safe, supervised environment, and parents/carers do not need to stay at the venue.

Free transport is also available. Simply select “Free Transport” when completing the booking form and we’ll contact you to arrange your pickup time.

The session is completely FREE – booking required.

Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up and find out more.

Llannon Community Council | Cyngor Cymuned Llannon

Lle Ni – Sesiwn Hanner Tymor yr Hydref AM DDIM!

Chwilio am rywbeth i’ch person ifanc ei wneud dros Hanner Tymor Hydref? Dewch draw i Lle Ni yn Neuadd y Tymbl am bedair awr o weithgareddau, gemau a chyfle i ymlacio gyda ffrindiau.

Dydd Iau 29 Hydref 2026 10:00am – 2:00pm Neuadd y Tymbl, Heol-y-Neuadd, SA14 6HR Oedran 9–14

Bydd digon i gymryd rhan ynddo drwy gydol y dydd, gan gynnwys:

Byrddau pŵl a thennis bwrdd – heriwch eich ffrindiau i gêm. Dartiau – cyfle i roi cynnig arni a phrofi eich sgiliau anelu. Crefftau celf a Chalan Gaeaf – byddwch yn greadigol gyda gweithgareddau ar thema Calan Gaeaf. Ardal ymlacio gyda Wi-Fi am ddim – lle i ymlacio, sgwrsio a threulio amser gyda ffrindiau. Sinema ar ôl cinio – ymlaciwch a mwynhewch ffilm yn ystod y prynhawn. Cinio wedi’i gynnwys fel rhan o’r sesiwn. Siop Fach – bydd byrbrydau a danteithion ar gael am 50c yr eitem.

Bydd y sesiwn yn cael ei chynnal mewn amgylchedd diogel dan oruchwyliaeth, ac nid oes angen i rieni/gofalwyr aros yn y lleoliad.

Mae trafnidiaeth am ddim ar gael hefyd. Dewiswch “Trafnidiaeth am ddim” ar y ffurflen archebu a byddwn yn cysylltu â chi i drefnu amser eich casglu.

Mae’r sesiwn yn hollol AM DDIM – rhaid archebu lle.

Sganiwch y cod QR ar y poster i gofrestru ac i gael rhagor o wybodaeth.

Cyngor Cymuned Llannon | Llannon Community Council

03/10/2026

Diesel prices have hit £2 a litre in the UK. Trump’s war in Iran is hitting you right in the pocket.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an immediate 10p cut to fuel duty.

This would save you £6.60 every time you fill up your car.

02/10/2026

62% of burglaries in Wales go unsolved - that's why we are calling for a Burglary Response Guarantee to ensure that all domestic burglaries are attended by the police and properly investigated. Welsh police officers work tirelessly, but they require the proper resources and mandate from central government to ensure every single case is rigorously investigated.

01/10/2026

Well deserved 👏👏

27/09/2026

Petrol and diesel prices are higher than they've been for a long time and people need help now.