Whitland Town Council

10/06/2026

Whitland Town Council flood update :

Following the recent public meeting at Whitland Town Hall, Whitland Town Council has met with NRW (Natural Resources Wales) to begin the flood prevention scheme. This marks the start of the project, with further work to continue in the near future. The picture below shows the work that was completed today.

Along side this , Discussions are on going between network rail regarding the cleaning of the culvert located on railway property, Whitland Town Council will update residents once we have feedback on this matter.

21/05/2026

Whitland Town Council would like to update residents following ongoing discussions with Natural Resources Wales after the recent flooding.

We are pleased to confirm that Natural Resources Wales have agreed to carry out flood prevention works on the River Taf. These works are currently scheduled to begin in August this year, and no later than September.

At present, Natural Resources Wales are awaiting the necessary official consent forms before work can commence.

We will continue to keep the community informed as further updates become available.

19/05/2026

Following the Annual General Meeting held last night, Whitland Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Len Shipton has been unanimously re-elected as Mayor for a fourth term.

We also congratulate Councillor Jenny Davies Scourfield, who was unanimously elected as Vice Chair.

We wish both Len and Jenny every success in their roles and thank them for their continued dedication and service to the community.

Whitland Town Council

23/04/2026

Raising awareness of Dimentia week ( 18th May - 24th May)

15/04/2026

Whitland Town Council would like to update residents regarding recent changes to ground maintenance within the town.

Following a review of our ground maintenance contract, it has come to our attention that some of the areas previously maintained by Whitland Town Council are not actually owned by the Town Council. These include sections of land owned by Carmarthenshire County Council, as well as some privately owned housing estates.

As a result, residents may have noticed that certain areas which were previously cut have not been maintained recently. After careful consideration, Whitland Town Council has made the decision to cease maintenance of land that is owned by Carmarthenshire County Council and a private housing estates.

This decision has also been made in order to ensure that the Town Council continues to manage its budget responsibly. The Council has chosen to keep the precept the same this year to help support residents during ongoing cost of living pressures, and therefore must prioritise spending on land and services it is responsible for.

We have been in contact with Carmarthenshire County Council regarding this matter, and they have confirmed that they will begin maintaining these areas from June onwards, unless there are any urgent health and safety concerns that require earlier attention.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition.

14/04/2026

Ysgol Llys Hywel recently opened during the holidays to carry out a tidy-up of the school, welcoming volunteers from the local community to get involved.

It was great to see people coming together to lend a hand, including a few Whitland Town Council members who were glad to help out.

A big thank you to everyone involved — it was a real team effort. Some of our members will also be returning to support again in the future.

It’s always positive to see the community working together.

04/04/2026

⚠️ Notice from Whitland Town Council ⚠️

Unfortunately, a lorry has struck a flower bed on King Edward’s Street, Whitland.

The area has now been cleaned and made safe, but we kindly ask everyone to take extra care when passing through.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/03/2026

Whitland Town Council can confirm that, unfortunately, the Hub will be closing permanently today.

This situation was beyond the control of the staff working there. The Town Council did attempt to prevent this outcome by contacting the Post Office and raising concerns when the new Post Office provider was appointed; however, the process had already been completed at that stage.

We understand this will be disappointing news for the community, and we share those concerns. We will keep you informed of any future developments regarding what will be happening at the premises.

11/03/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please see below email received from Network Rail regarding a railway closure between March 16th and Friday 20th March:

“You might see us out on the railway soon, as we prepare and carry out essential works on the tracks and surrounding railway infrastructure.
We will be renewing the track between Whitland Junction and Pembroke Dock as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable railway.
To install the new track, we’ll need to close the line between Whitland Junction and Pembroke Dock from Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March.
During this time, we’ll also be carrying out some work on our land, including vegetation maintenance, fencing repairs, level crossing maintenance and earthwork
examinations.
Between Monday 16 and Friday 20 March the railway will be closed between Whitland Junction and Pembroke Dock with buses replacing trains
We’re advising passengers to check before they travel and allow extra time for travel due to extended journey times at:

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/status-and-disruptions/

Thank you for your understanding and patience. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this might cause”

Questions?

Reach out to us directly at

[email protected], or by phone on

03457 11 41 41 or online

www.networkrail.co.uk

We work round-the-clock to provide a safe, reliable experience for the millions using Europe’s fastest-growing railway each and every day.