Ryan Thomas

Since being elected on 19 November I have been busy getting to know to how the county council operates and meeting with officers in different departments. I attended my first meeting on 9 December and I will be appointed to the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee at the next council meeting. Traffic I have met with police and council officers on site at Ferry Road, New Street and Water Street following concerns about speeding. The county council is currently investigating the possibility of a mini roundabout on the junction of the three streets. Traffic counters will also be placed along New Street and Water Street to monitor the situation. Proposals to introduce one-way systems along Hillfield Villas and Westhill Crescent are going out to consultation with the emergency services. Heol Gwelfor and Newtown, Mynydd-y-Garreg I met with a county council officer along with the Mayor and Cllr. Jenkins on 22 December to consider the following issues: There were concerns that children were...

Residents in the Kidwelly area are being urged to have a pre-Christmas clear out. A waste and tyre amnesty is being held in the Co-op car park on Tuesday, December 15 between 8am and 1pm. Most household waste can be taken along including unwanted furniture, carpets and mattresses, electrical items such as fridge-freezers and televisions, as well as black and blue bags. A maximum of four tyres can also be disposed of; however, tractor or lorry tyres will not be accepted. Hazardous waste such as paint, fluorescent tubes, batteries, chemicals, gas bottles and asbestos will not be accepted along with glass, garden waste, trade waste, construction waste and agricultural waste. Residents can pick up a free bag of Merlin’s Magic Compost (while stocks last) courtesy of CWM Environmental Ltd. Half-price compost bins will also be on sale for just £6 instead of the usual £12.

Carmarthenshire County Council is currently consulting on its budget for the financial years 2016/19. As a member of the opposition Labour group on the council I will be scrutinising the detail of the budget. However, if you want make your views known during the official consultation period your can visit the consultation site  here .

Welcome to my new website. I will be using this site and  my Facebook page  to keep you up to date with my work as county councillor for the communities of Kidwelly and Mynydd-y-Garreg. I will also be updating this site with community information and events. I am also working to develop a regular email newsletter and early next year will begin holding regular surgeries. I would also like to thank all of you who supported me during the election campaign. I am really looking forward to representing everyone within the community.