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Local residents and business owners are expressing their frustration over recurring fly problems in the area. One business owner described the situation, saying, “We’ve got to keep our doors closed, the fly nets are up so it doesn’t look like we’re open most of the time which is a bit of an issue.” The influx of flies has impacted daily operations, with some feeling that the response from authorities has been insufficient.
Garry, who manages The New Cornish Arms during busy periods, echoed this sentiment. He pointed out that the council had been aware of the problem for some time but had failed to take effective measures. “They knew it was happening last year and then all of the rest of the year, when it was cool, they didn’t do anything and now the flies are back,” he said. Garry also highlighted his concerns about paying business rates and council tax without receiving adequate services in return.
Some residents have proposed that the flies might be linked to local drains, suggesting that these are not cleaned as regularly as they once were. However, Carmarthenshire council refutes this theory, stating there is no evidence connecting the drains to the fly issue. The council affirmed that their highway drain cleaning programme “remains on schedule” and that complaints have been addressed promptly.
Councillor Aled Vaughan Owen of Carmarthenshire council acknowledged the concerns of community members, emphasizing that the council and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are actively investigating the problem. He encouraged those affected to report any issues, as this helps officials monitor and target their investigations more effectively. “Investigations remain ongoing and it is important that any conclusions are evidence-based. However, residents can be reassured that significant officer time and resources are being devoted to this issue,” said Owen
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