The purpose of the CHAMBER

Creating opportunities for businesses owners and managers to network within the town
Providing you with information about new businesses, business opportunities, proposals and developments
Creating a platform for you to have your say about local trading issues affecting Carmarthen
Access to support and advice on current business topics that affect your business
Monthly meetings, membership benefits and more…. businesses please join us at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel!

Chamber Executive Committee chambercarmarthen@gmail.com

Office Bearers for the Chamber Executive Committee 2024/2025

President - Henry Wilkins, Evans & Wilkins
Chairperson - Justin John, The Flower Studio
Vice-Chairperson - Neil James, Coracle Fish Bar
Treasurer - David Beaney, Mansion House Hotel
Secretary - Janette Taylor, Taylor’s North British
Executive Committee Member - Martyn Scott, Hearing Aid Solutions
Minute Secretary - Jenny Fox

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our January Chamber of Trade meeting.
We had a great turnout with 12 local businesses and organisations, along with Cllr Gareth John, PCC Dafydd Llewelyn, and David Timbrell‑Hill, President of Llanelli Business. It was fantastic to see Carmarthen and Llanelli working together, as many of our challenges are shared.

Cllr Gareth John updated us on the new Carmarthen Placemaking Plan. Members welcomed the consultation so far and stressed the importance of continued engagement so businesses can help shape the town’s future. We also discussed business grants — with mixed feedback — and Cllr John agreed to take those comments back. He also confirmed positive changes coming to the Carmarthen Town Forum, with a stronger focus on actions and delivering improvements.

PCC Dafydd Llewelyn confirmed his role will continue as normal until 2028 and spoke about recent work on anti‑social behaviour and shoplifting. Members raised concerns around response times and call categorisation; Dafydd shared encouraging policing figures and committed to taking our feedback to the right people to ensure concerns are heard and acted upon.

Thank you again to both guests for their time and openness.
Our next meeting is on 11 February 2026.