Cllr Darren Price has resigned from his position as Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council...

A spokesperson for the Local Authority stated that Cllr Price had quit for ‘personal reasons’.

He will continue to sit as a Plaid Cymru councillor.

A new Council Leader will be appointed at a Council meeting currently scheduled to be held on December 10.

Deputy Leader of the County Council, Cllr Linda Evans will exercise the functions of the Leader until the position is filled.

Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, said: "On behalf of Plaid Cymru, I would like to thank Darren Price for his dedication and contributions during his time as leader of Plaid Cymru-led Carmarthenshire County Council since 2022, as he steps down from the role.

"Darren has been unwavering in his commitment to the people of Carmarthenshire and to Plaid Cymru. From protecting bus services in rural communities, to investing in towns across the county and delivering the state-of-the-art wellbeing centre, Llanelli's Pentre Awel - I know that his leadership locally is greatly valued and will be missed. Diolch o galon."