An ambitious new partnership between Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys councils is inviting the public to help shape a shared cultural vision for the region.

The Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership brings the four authorities together for the first time to develop a long-term plan for culture across Mid and West Wales.

The project is built on the Welsh Government Priorities for Culture, published in May 2025, which highlighted the importance of culture in bringing communities together, celebrating Wales as a nation of culture and creating new opportunities.

At the heart of the project is a commitment to listening. Residents, communities, creatives and organisations are being encouraged to share their views to ensure the vision reflects the needs and aspirations of local people across one of Wales’ most diverse and rural regions.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr. Hazel Evans, said: “This partnership is an exciting opportunity to work together across Mid and West Wales to build a shared vision that reflects the rich culture we share.

“I would encourage residents, community groups and creatives to take part in the consultation and help shape the future of culture in our region.”

A regional Cultural Vision and four local Cultural Priority Plans are due to be completed by October 2026, supporting long-term collaboration and investment in culture across the region over the next five years.

Residents are being invited to share their views on what culture means to them as part of a series of drop-in and online workshop sessions this June.

Delivered through the Cwlwm project (Golwg Creadigol), the sessions will bring people together to explore different interpretations of culture, from arts and theatre to local heritage, libraries and community events, to help shape a new vision for culture across mid and west Wales.

All sessions are open to everyone, with Welsh and English language options available, at the following times and locations:

8 June, 11am-5pm. Llanelli Library - drop in session

8 June, 7pm-8:30pm. Llanelli Library - evening workshop

29 June, 11am-5pm. Carmarthen Library - drop in session

29 June, 7pm-8:30pm. Carmarthen Library - evening workshop

All sessions are open to everyone, with Welsh and English language options available.

Alternatively, you can share your views via the online questionnaire

The closing date for responses is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.