Welcome to Llanelli Rural Council
One of nine community councils in the Llanelli district area, the Council, formed during Local Government re-organisation in April 1974, is made up of 21 elected members, advised by the Clerk to the Council.
The Council’s geographic area is approximately 26.78 square miles, with a population of 23,354 and surrounds the urban centre of Llanelli. Its boundaries extend from Loughor Estuary in the east to Burry Port in the west and skirts the Gwendraeth Valley in the north. The area is made up of the villages and districts of Bynea, Cwmbach, Cynheidre, Dafen, Felinfoel, Five Roads, Furnace, Llwynhendy, Ponthenri, Pontyates (south of the railway line), Pwll, Sandy and Swiss Valley.
Community Events
Looking for things to do? Want to promote your own community event. Visit our Community Events Page here
Litter Pick Hub
The Council has teamed up with Keep Wales Tidy and Caru Cymru to provide litter-picking equipment to interested individuals, groups, schools and businesses.
Annual Report 2021/22
The Council's Annual Report in was approved at May's Council meeting. The report shows how the council is delivering well-being and biodiversty in its communities. You can view the report by clicking here
