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NEWS

Parkrun cancelled this Saturday

Newtown residents and visitors looking forward to the weekly parkrun will have to wait another week, as the popular event takes a break to make way for the much-anticipated Montgomery Canal Triathlon coming up this Saturday.

4 hours ago

NEWS

Get eating cake for Hope House

Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices are launching their tastiest fundraiser of the year in conjunction with Gill’s Puddings.

9 hours ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council tax reforms pushed back

A major council tax shake-up will be pushed back until 2028, beyond the next Senedd election, Wales’ finance secretary announced.

10 hours ago

NEWS POLITICS

D-Day celebration event in full swing

Town Councillors have heard that preparations for the upcoming D-Day celebration event are progressing well.

14 hours ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

New exhibition looking at sport and leisure before 1914

A fascinating summer exhibition capturing ‘Sport and Leisure in Newtown: 1875-1914’ opens in the town next week.

1 day ago

NEWS

New postbox topper unveiled

Newtown residents are once again in awe of the creativity and dedication shown by the talented ladies at Newtown Knit and Knatter as they unveil their latest masterpiece.

1 day ago

NEWS POLITICS

Mayor pays tribute as term comes to an end

Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr John Byrne, has paid tribute to Newtown in his retiring statement, as his term of office ends next week.

1 day ago

NEWS POLITICS

County Councillors set for pay increase

Powys County Councillors will receive a 5.71 per cent pay increase this year, after the national Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales decided to increase their salaries.

2 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Rural Affairs Secretary shares new timeframe for the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Local farmers will have more time before the new Sustainable Farming Scheme comes into force with the Basic Payment Scheme continuing in 2025.

2 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town Council launch flag design for 50th anniversary

Get ready to showcase your creativity and design skills as the Town Council launches their Flag Design Competition to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

2 days ago

NEWS

Newtown to host international trade workshop

Local businesses in Newtown are set to have a unique opportunity to learn about expanding their international sales and entering the export market at an upcoming event hosted by ITSG World in association with Mid Wales Manufacturing Group.

3 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Fancy giving back to your local community?

Newtown residents are being encouraged to consider stepping up and becoming a town councillor to make a difference in their local community.

4 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town Council scoops national award for town partnership

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has reason to celebrate after being jointly awarded the title of Best Community Engagement Initiative at the recent One Voice Wales 2024 national awards ceremony.

5 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Independent groups merge to create new opposition

Two groups of Independent councillors have decided to merge and create the biggest opposition group on Powys County Council.

6 days ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council missing it's 2030 net zero target

Powys County Council is currently missing its 2030 Net Zero target, a cabinet member has said.

6 days ago

NEWS

UK officially out of recession due to growth

The UK economy is experiencing a rebound in economic growth after two quarters of decline in 2023, meaning it is officially out of recession.

6 days ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Next civic society talk on community education

Newtown and District Civic Society will hear from Steve Cass, the manager at NPTC Newtown for a talk on community development and education.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST

Town councillors consider new apartments application

Town Councillors have supported a planning application to convert the front two floors of the iconic Bear Lanes from offices into 5 residential apartments and offices.

1 week ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

National comedian coming to Newtown

Harry Hill, the TV icon & comedian, will be bringing his 'New Bits & Greatest Hits' 2025 Tour to Newtown on Thursday 1st May 2025.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

Senedd votes to approve landmark reform bill

The Senedd has passed landmark legislation that will increase the size of the Senedd and change its voting system.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS RHIWCYNON

County council by-election to be contested

Eight candidates will contest a county council by-election next month, Powys County Council has confirmed

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town Council loses eligibility for general power of competence

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has lost its status as an eligible council for the purposes of the general power of competence, after the number of councillors elected falls.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

School building programme submitted to Government

An 'ambitious' £300m school building programme which could transform education across Powys over the next 10 years has taken a step forward after Cabinet gave the go-ahead to submit plans to the Welsh Government

1 week ago

NEWS

SP Energy Networks to invest in local network

Local homes and businesses in Newtown and the surrounding areas are set to benefit from a significant investment in the electricity network by SP Energy Networks.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST

Council to press ahead with school closure

A plea not to merge primary schools in Newtown fell on deaf ears as senior Powys councillors decide to pushed ahead with the controversial plan.

1 week ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Society to discuss exoplanets

The Newtown Astronomy Society is gearing up for its next meeting, scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, from 6:30pm at Plas Dolerw.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

MS raises state of dentistry with Health Minister

Access to NHS dentistry is in more of a dire situation now, than it was 12 months ago according to Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George.

1 week ago

NEWS HEALTH

Potential legal challenge to Air Ambulance decision

A campaign has been launched to legally challenge the decision taken by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to close the Welshpool and Caernarfon Air Ambulance bases in favor of a centralised base in north east Wales.

1 week ago

NEWS

High School to hold 'lockdown' drill

In response to recent events at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, Newtown High School is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff and will be holding a lockdown drill on Tuesday.

1 week ago

NEWS

Pupils to move into new school in September

The opening of the new purpose-built £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain, set to provide improved facilities and opportunities for the county's most vulnerable pupils, has been delayed until September.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS CRIME

Dafydd Llywelyn re-elected as Police Commissioner

Incumbent Dafydd Llywelyn has been re-elected as the Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Commissioner.

1 week ago

NEWS NEWTOWN EAST

Enhancements to bee and butterfly garden

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced that new enhancements have been made to the butterfly & bee-friendly garden located along the river path at St. Mary’s.

1 week ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Choir raise the roof at Royal Albert Hall

In a majestic celebration of Welsh culture and choral harmony, the Newtown & District Male Voice Choir took to the stage at the illustrious Royal Albert Hall in London.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST

Cabinet to consider Newtown schools consultation report

Plans to increase the capacity of a proposed new school building in Newtown so pupils from another school can also be included could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Cast your vote for Police & Crime Commissioner today

If you're registered to vote, you can cast your vote today between 7am and 10pm for the next Police & Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Still no decision on Newtown PRU

The future of a specialist school at the centre of a whistleblowing incident in Newtown is still undecided.

2 weeks ago

NEWS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST

Open Newtown to create accessible trail

Dolerw Park is set to receive a new and exciting addition – the Dolerw Park Meadow Meander.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors get planning enforcement update

County Councillors have been given an update on work being done to improve investigation of potential planning enforcement cases in Powys.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

MP welcomes Shrewsbury Hospital transformation progress

Craig Williams, Welsh Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, has expressed his support for the progress being made by the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust towards its Hospital Transformation Plan at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Urdd thanks local volunteers

With less than a month to go until the Maldwyn Urdd Eisteddfod, Urdd Gobaith Cymru has announced that seven local volunteers will be honored for their contributions to the youth organization.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town Council continues to support local tourism events

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced its commitment to enhancing the local community's vibrancy and economic growth through its Tourism Events Grant.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

By-election to be held for local seat

A county council by-election for the Rhiwcynon ward, which includes Tregynon, Adfa and Aberhafesb is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Does the Council have the right resources for information governance?

Does Powys County Council have enough resources to deal with information governance, a committee chairperson has asked.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Next town partnership meeting scheduled

Locals are encouraged to attend the upcoming Town Partnership meeting, set to take place at The Buck Inn on High Street on Monday, April 29th.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Local award winners braving a wing walk!

The sky’s the limit for three winners of Powys Business Awards who are joining forces for a charity wing walk next month.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Inspired by the London Marathon? Join Newtown parkrun!

Newtown residents are lacing up their running shoes every Saturday morning for the popular Newtown parkrun event.

2 weeks ago

NEWS TRANSPORT

Delays likely next week in key town route

Delays are likely in Dolfor Road next week, as telecom engineers are scheduled to test and maintain telecoms masts in the area.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Local politicians seek government intervention

The decision to close Welshpool Air Ambulance base has sparked strong opposition from local politicians, including Russell George MS and Craig Williams MP, who have been vocal in their opposition to the closures since they were first leaked to the media in 2022.

3 weeks ago

NEWS NEWTOWN EAST

Bypass collision claims one life

On Tuesday, tragedy struck on the Newtown bypass as a three-vehicle collision unfolded, unfortunately leaving one person dead.

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Local company in robotics donation

Newtown College recently hosted a remarkable day of exploration into robotics, engineering, and IT, thanks to a generous donation from cutting-edge industry leader Reeco Automation.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT

Transport Secretary outlines plan for targeted change

The Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph, Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has said.

3 weeks ago

NEWS HEALTH

Committee approves Air Ambulance base closures

The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee has today approved a recommendation to close the Welshpool and Caernarfon bases and create a single site in North Wales.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Taxi drivers to get DBS check every 6 months

Taxi drivers in Powys will now be subject to background checks every six months after changes to guidance issued by governments.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council member 'champions' could be scrapped

The member champions role, including that of local councillor, Cllr Joy Jones as Anti Poverty Champion at Powys County Council are set to be scrapped.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

National Office for Care and Support formally launched

The Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden has praised the launch of the new National Office for Care and Support, marking a significant milestone in the Welsh Government's efforts to strengthen social care arrangements at a national level.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Questions asked over past failures

Why didn’t Powys County Council learn from the past experience of dealing with firms who went bust a senior lay member has asked

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Eden Project to connect locals to nature

Newtown residents are gearing up for a day of connection, inspiration, and green initiatives as the Eden Project brings its community-focused event to Hafan yr Afon on Saturday 27th April 2024.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN SOUTH

Vacancy for South Ward 'declared'

Following the recent resignation of town councillor Jackie Molloy-Davies, a casual vacancy has been declared in the office of Town Councillor for South Ward.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Powys to benefit from transport investment

The Welsh Government has announced a significant investment of £4.6 million in mid Wales to improve public transport and encourage economic growth.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

More support for suppliers of goods and services

Local businesses in Newtown have a golden opportunity to access more support and advice to effectively supply goods and services to Powys County Council.

3 weeks ago

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