Kit PetersDec 17

Llanelli station set for £multi‑million transport hub after councillors approve plans

The multimodal interchange will be built on land south of the station, where Great Western Crescent, Copperworks Road, Station Road and Trinity Terrace meet. Planning officers told the committee the current layout offers little in the way of onward travel and suffers from a lack of formal parking, with buses, taxis, cars and pedestrians competing for space.

What’s planned

The approved scheme will introduce a one‑way internal road layout with defined lanes for buses and taxis, 30 marked parking bays — three with electric charging points — and a dedicated taxi rank. Covered bus shelters will sit outside the station entrance, while new pedestrian crossings, raised tables and shared‑use paths will give walkers and cyclists safer routes.

Cycle parking for 22 bikes, rain gardens and compensatory tree planting are also promised as part of the council’s green infrastructure plan.

Artist’s impression of the proposed Llanelli Multi‑Modal Interchange showing new bus stops with green‑roof shelters, redesigned car park with EV charging bays, and improved pedestrian crossings south of the railway station.
(Image: Carmarthenshire Council)

Committee reaction

The application was approved at Carmarthenshire Council’s planning committee on December 16. Members backed the scheme after hearing it would create a safer, clearer interchange and support wider regeneration.

Cllr Terry Davies, Tyisha ward, told the meeting:

“This is an exciting improvement for the area, making the station a proper gateway again.”

Cllr Michael Thomas, Pembrey ward, said:

“It’s a really good development that will benefit travellers across the line.”

Cllr Russell Sparks added:

“It’s a wonderful scheme — and with Christmas in mind, one more gift for Llanelli from this Plaid‑led council.”

Flood safeguards and wider context

The site lies within defended flood zones 2 and 3. Natural Resources Wales raised no objection, but required drainage conditions and flood response planning.

The hub has been developed with Network Rail and Transport for Wales, and officers said it will act as a gateway linking the town centre with strategic projects such as the £200m Pentre Awel health and leisure development at Delta Lakes.

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[14:40] Trial date set for two men accused of disposing Keane Mulready Woods’ body parts

Two men accused of disposing of the body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready Woods have today received a date for trial at the Special Criminal Court. Stephen Carberry (47) of Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4 and Glen Bride (31) of Mount Olive Park, Kilbarrick, Dublin 5 appeared briefly before the three-judge, non-jury court this morning. Keane Mulready-Woods was last seen alive in Drogheda on January 12, 2020. The following day, some of the teenager's body parts were found in a sports bag in the Moatview area of Coolock in Dublin. Two days later, remains were found in a burning car in a laneway in the Drumcondra area. His torso was discovered on March 11, 2020, hidden in an overgrown ravine during a search of waste-ground at Rathmullan Park in Drogheda, near where the teenager is believed to have been murdered. Stephen Carberry faces three charges in relation to the death of the 17-year-old, who was murdered in a house in Drogheda, Co Louth, in January 2020. The first charge alleges that Mr Carberry, between January 13 and January 15, 2020 at Trinity Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 3 transported and disposed of the teenager's body parts, intending or being reckless as to whether such activity could enhance the ability of a criminal organisation or any of its members to carry out a serious offence. The offence is contrary to S.72 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006. Mr Carberry is also accused of committing an act with the intention of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of Mr Mulready Woods' murderer and of setting fire to a Volvo V40 car for the benefit of a criminal organisation. Glen Bride faces two charges that on January 15, 2020 he participated in or contributed to the transportation and disposal of the teenager's body parts for the purpose of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation to commit murder and to impede the apprehension of the murderer. Mr Bride is further charged with setting fire to a Volvo V40 motor car on a date between January 13 and January 15, 2020, both dates inclusive, for the benefit of a criminal organisation. Ms Justice Melanie Greally this morning set a date of January 12th, 2026 for the trial of the two men and agreed to make witness and exhibit orders for the hearing. The case will be mentioned again before the Special Criminal Court again on October 6 next.

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Trial date set for two men accused of disposing Keane Mulready Woods’ body parts

Two men accused of disposing of the body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready Woods have today received a date for trial at the Special Criminal Court. Stephen Carberry (47) of Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4 and Glen Bride (31) of Mount Olive Park, Kilbarrick, Dublin 5 appeared briefly before the three-judge, non-jury court this morning. Keane Mulready-Woods was last seen alive in Drogheda on January 12, 2020. The following day, some of the teenager's body parts were found in a sports bag in the Moatview area of Coolock in Dublin. Two days later, remains were found in a burning car in a laneway in the Drumcondra area. His torso was discovered on March 11, 2020, hidden in an overgrown ravine during a search of waste-ground at Rathmullan Park in Drogheda, near where the teenager is believed to have been murdered. Stephen Carberry faces three charges in relation to the death of the 17-year-old, who was murdered in a house in Drogheda, Co Louth, in January 2020. The first charge alleges that Mr Carberry, between January 13 and January 15, 2020 at Trinity Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 3 transported and disposed of the teenager's body parts, intending or being reckless as to whether such activity could enhance the ability of a criminal organisation or any of its members to carry out a serious offence. The offence is contrary to S.72 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006. Mr Carberry is also accused of committing an act with the intention of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of Mr Mulready Woods' murderer and of setting fire to a Volvo V40 car for the benefit of a criminal organisation. Glen Bride faces two charges that on January 15, 2020 he participated in or contributed to the transportation and disposal of the teenager's body parts for the purpose of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation to commit murder and to impede the apprehension of the murderer. Mr Bride is further charged with setting fire to a Volvo V40 motor car on a date between January 13 and January 15, 2020, both dates inclusive, for the benefit of a criminal organisation. Ms Justice Melanie Greally this morning set a date of January 12th, 2026 for the trial of the two men and agreed to make witness and exhibit orders for the hearing. The case will be mentioned again before the Special Criminal Court again on October 6 next.

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