Applications can now be made to Eglwyscummin Community Council for funding for community projects and initiatives from the Burnbrae and White windfarm fund. It means that there is some funding available to help local organisations and groups such as churches, schools and community organisations in the Eglwyscummin ward. The application window opens on 1st December 2025 and closes on 31st January 2026. Click on this link to get the application form.
You apply by completing the form and sending it to the Clerk of the Council – clerk@eglwyscummin.co.uk . Alternatively send it by post to the address on the form, but make sure your application is received on or before 31st January 2026. There are limited funds, so the Council reserves the right to turn down applications, or to offer less than is requested. The Council’s decision is final.
Did you know that you do not need to join the 8am rush to get a GP appointment when it comes to some common ailments. See the attached document on the Common Ailments Scheme for more information.
There will be a road closure on the B4314 between Eastpool Farm and Rhonda House for 12 days starting on Monday 17th November. This is for Openreach to carry out some fibre work.
If you see incidents of speeding including exceeding the 20mph limit within designated areas, please report it as soon as possible to GoSafe. https://www.gosafe.org/report/ If incidents are not reported they cannot do anything about them. The more reports they receive, the more likely they are to take action, including active monitoring of the area themselves and potentially prosecution of offending drivers.
Community Details
Eglwyscummin is a community and electoral ward situated within the south western boundary of the county of Carmarthenshire.
It is made up of four wards, Upper Ciffig, Lower Ciffig, Eglwyscummin and Marros.
The main residential settlement is Red Roses which lies alongside the main A477 road leading to south Pembrokeshire. This is the main traffic route for vehicles using the ferry terminal at Pembroke Dock. The B4314 from Tavernspite to Pendine passes through Red Roses.
The area is renowned for the good quality of its agricultural land and there are several medium to large dairy units within the wards.
The Eglwyscummin Community Association is an active charitable organisation based at the Community Hall in Red Roses where they hold various classes, social events and offer a weekly lunch for over 60’s.
There are two public Houses, The Sporting Chance Red Roses and The Green Bridge Inn Pendine. Other attractions include a horse riding centre, a shooting range and restaurant, a farm with a pizzeria and its own ice cream, and a National Autograss track.
Holiday accommodation is available at several camping and caravan parks and holiday cottages including a holiday complex offering self-catering accommodation specially adapted for wheelchair users. These are all well located for access to Carmarthenshire’s and Pembrokeshire’s holiday attractions. Also based in the ward is Bysiau Cwm Taf. The company is well known throughout Wales for its coach holidays and excursions.
Places of worship include Ciffig parish Church, the grade 1 listed St Margaret Marloes and St Lawrence’s Church Marros . Unfortunately services are no longer held at Marros. It is believed that the present building at St Margaret’s church dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. A tombstone dating back to the 5th century was found in the churchyard. All the churches are listed buildings and there are 9 other listed monuments in the parishes.There had been a primary school at Tremoilet for approximately 200 years but this was closed in 2018.
For more information on the history of some of the places in our area have a look at https://eglwyscummin.co.uk/images-of-the-area/history-of-the-area/ and for some images, including both old maps and recent photographs, go to https://eglwyscummin.co.uk/images-of-the-area/
Your Councillors
Mrs Sheila Beynon – Elected.
Mr John James – Elected.
Mr Clive Mitchell – Elected. Chairman 2025-26.
Mr Alan Morris – Elected.
Mr Hugh Owen – Elected.
Mrs Veronica Thomas – Elected.
Mrs Susan Wilson – Elected.
Eglwyscummig Community Council has no committees or subcommittees.
County Councillor Jane Tremlett – Ship and Castle, Corran Bookshop, Laugharne, Carms, SA33 4RY