Major improvement works will be taking place in a Carmarthenshire town after the council received £500,000 investment.

Carmarthenshire County Council secured the funds through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund to enhance Carmarthen town centre.

The first phase of the project will see resurfacing of King Street and Queen Street, as well as pavement repairs.

The entrance to St Peter's Car Park will also be improved to make it more pedestrian-friendly and visually appealing.

Further improvements will be made in Nott Square, Guildhall Square, Red Street, Market Street, Chapel Street, and John Street.

The initial phase of work at St Peter's Car Park began on Tuesday, August 27, with the resurfacing scheduled between September 17 and 25.

Pedestrian access will be maintained and businesses will remain open during the works.

However, traffic management, including a road closure for the resurfacing, will be implemented.

Hazel Evans, the council's cabinet member for regeneration, leisure, culture and tourism, said: "The essential works being carried out in Carmarthen are in conjunction with The Carmarthen Town Centre Regeneration Forum and projects are derived from the Carmarthen Town Centre Recovery Masterplan.

"We thank the public for their patience whilst work is carried out."

Further details of the next phase will be announced in due course.