Ann Davies for Caerfyrddin

“Carmarthenshire railways need HS2 money” say Plaid Cymru politicians The estimated cost of the HS2 line from London to Birmingham has spiralled to as much as £66bn. With Wales being denied as much as £4bn of consequential funding due to the designation of HS2 as an ‘England and Wales’ project, Plaid Cymru politicians have called on the Labour Welsh Government to reconsider its decision not to pursue a HS2 legal challenge.

Local politicians have welcome the news that Green Gen have altered their Towy Usk pylon route to underground a small portion of it, but have continued calls to underground the entire project.

Local politicians have expressed their shock upon learning that the Welsh Labour Government is backing plans to close Ammanford College.