Quinn In The Community

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🏚️ CWMAMAN DESERVES BETTER

Cwmaman Town Council has launched a public petition calling for a safe and permanent solution for the former Workmen’s Hall and adjoining shop in Garnant.

The privately owned site has remained derelict for far too long and continues to cause concern about public safety, the appearance of the area and the future of this prominent site.

The Town Council is asking Carmarthenshire County Council to take appropriate action, clarify the position on the site and work towards a permanent solution.

Make it safe.
Unlock its future.

👉 Sign the petition here: https://form.jotform.com/262433007267049
Please share and help us show the strength of community feeling.

02/09/2026

I have today sent an email to Cwmamman Town Council to report and raise my concerns regarding the condition of the public bus stop that is located along Tabernacle Road in Glanamman. Due to the condition of the metal bench within the shelter and the accumulation of dirt and leaves along it’s floor, I am extremely concerned that this could pose significant health and safety concerns for users of the bus stop, particularly elderly residents and those with pushchairs. I thank the town council for reading my email and I look forward to their correspondence on this matter.

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23/08/2026

23/08/2026

I have sent an email to Carmarthenshire County Council this morning raising concerns regarding a tree along the section of Riverside Walk near Cwmamman Park in Glanamman.

A substantial section of the tree appears to have fallen or become damaged, with the trunk and branches extending towards the edge of the footpath and into the surrounding vegetation.

Given that Riverside Walk is regularly used by local residents, including families, dog walkers, cyclists and others accessing Cwmamman Park, I felt it was important to bring the situation to the Council’s attention and request that the tree and surrounding area are inspected.

I have asked the Council to assess whether the remaining tree and branches are stable, whether any pruning or removal may be necessary, and whether the fallen branches or vegetation are creating an obstruction or additional hazard alongside the path.

I have also asked the Council to clarify whether the land falls under their responsibility or that of a private landowner, should it be the latter.

This is not about causing unnecessary concern or asking for work to be carried out without assessment. I simply believe that where there appears to be a potentially hazardous tree close to a well-used public footpath, it is sensible to report it so that the appropriate people can inspect it and determine what action, if any, is needed.

I have attached a photograph to my email for reference and will hopefully receive an update once the matter has been looked into.

Thank you to everyone who helps maintain our local paths and public spaces. Hopefully this can be assessed and, if necessary, addressed before it has the opportunity to cause an accident or further damage.

22/08/2026

This week has been an unusually busy one for local road safety matters, with a number of ongoing issues being followed up with Carmarthenshire County Council.

Firstly, I have followed up with the Council regarding the damaged road sign on Penpound Lane, which I originally reported back in January. I was previously advised that the sign would be inspected and that replacement signs would be ordered, with the expectation that this would be dealt with in March. Unfortunately, the sign is still awaiting replacement, so I have contacted the highways team again to kindly ask for an update and to see whether there is now a timeframe for the works to be completed.

I have also contacted the Council regarding potholes and road surface concerns on Folland and Brynlloi Road in Glanamman. I have asked whether these areas have been inspected, whether repairs have been scheduled and, where possible, whether there is an indication of when the necessary works may take place.

I completely appreciate the enormous amount of work facing our highways teams and the pressures on council resources, and I am always grateful when officers take the time to investigate concerns raised by residents.

My aim is simply to keep highlighting issues that could affect the safety of local residents and road users, while working constructively with the Council to see them resolved. Hopefully I will be able to share some positive updates on these matters soon. 🚧🛣️

Thank you to everyone who continues to get in touch with local concerns. Your messages genuinely help me understand what needs attention across our community. ❤️

21/08/2026

I have just finished watching the Panorama documentary Britain’s Strictest Schools, and I found some of the claims and accounts surrounding the Athena Academy Trust extremely concerning.

Whatever the circumstances, no child should feel frightened of their teachers or experience persistent anxiety simply because they are attending school. Education should provide children with a safe and supportive environment in which they can learn, develop confidence and make mistakes without feeling that they are constantly under threat.

At the same time, I think it is important that we do not lose sight of another very real problem facing schools today: poor behaviour.

Teachers have an incredibly difficult job, and persistent disruption can have a serious impact on the education of every other pupil in a classroom. Schools need clear standards, strong leadership and appropriate consequences when behaviour falls below those standards.

But discipline and nurturing should not be treated as opposites.

We need to find the right balance between maintaining authority and recognising that children are still developing. High expectations are important, but so are patience, understanding and the ability to recognise that every child is different.

A school should be a place where children understand boundaries and learn responsibility, while also knowing that the adults around them are there to help them succeed.

There is nothing wrong with schools being strict where necessary. The problem comes when discipline becomes so rigid that fear replaces respect and anxiety replaces a sense of belonging.

The lessons from what has happened with Athena should therefore go beyond simply saying that schools need to be stricter or more lenient.

We need to get the balance right.

Children deserve teachers who can maintain order and command respect, but they also deserve teachers who understand that their role is ultimately to educate, encourage and nurture the next generation.

High standards and compassion should be able to exist in the same school.

In fact, I would argue that the best schools are the ones where they do.

Quinn

20/08/2026

I would like to wish everyone across Glanamman and Garnant, and all those receiving their GCSE results across Wales today, the very best of luck.

For those who have opened their results and found the grades they were hoping for, I hope you take a moment to be proud of what you have achieved. You have worked hard to reach this point and deserve to celebrate it.

But if your results have not turned out quite as you expected, please do not allow today’s grades to convince you that your opportunities are limited. They are not.

GCSE results are an important milestone, but they are not a complete assessment of a young person’s ability or potential. They measure how someone performed in a particular set of examinations; they cannot measure every skill, talent, ambition or quality that person may possess.

There is also a wider point here. We should be careful about giving young people the impression that there is only one respectable route towards a successful future. University and academic study can be excellent choices for some, but they are certainly not the only choices available.

Further education, apprenticeships, vocational training, employment and learning a trade can all provide excellent foundations for a rewarding career. In many cases, practical experience and learning on the job can be every bit as valuable as academic qualifications.

We should be helping young people understand the range of opportunities available to them, rather than expecting them to have their entire future mapped out at 16.

Today’s results may determine what opportunity comes next, but they do not determine where you will ultimately end up.

There is no single definition of success, and there is no single route to achieving it. The important thing is to find out what you are good at, what interests you, and where you can develop those strengths.

Whatever your results today, keep moving forward. There is a great deal more to come.

Quinn