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NEWS POLITICS

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

8 hours 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.

17 hours 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.

1 day ago

NEWS

Open Newtown to create accessible trail

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

1 day 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.

1 day 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 days 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 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 days 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.

5 days 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.

6 days 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.

6 days 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago

NEWS

Discoveries made at antiques charity event

A pair of stools by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, an Omega watch, an Art Deco desk clock companion and a 1794 Cary’s Map of England and Wales were just some of the discoveries at a charity antiques valuation event in Newtown on Wednesday.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN SOUTH

Committee ask about legal position on contractor losses

The exact legal position of whether Powys County Council should pay compensation or not to sub-contractors who lost out when a developer of a council housing project in Newtown went bust – has been asked for by a committee.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

New school building programme unveiled

A school building programme worth £300 million over the next decade is due to be agreed by senior Powys councillors next month.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST

Toilet refurbishment could cost £225k

The plans to refurbish the Gravel Car Park public toilets could cost up to £225,000, town councillors will be told.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

The disparity in fuel pricing compared to other towns

You may have noticed that the price of fuel at the forecourts is rising in Newtown, but we've compared this to other local towns and found that we're being charged a lot more.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Long term plans for flood hit Severn communities

Plans to remove pavements and hard surfaces from flood-hit towns along the River Severn will help reduce the risk to over 4,000 homes and businesses, experts say.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Celebrating the amazing talent in Newtown

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council recently hosted the third Celebration of Newtown Awards, a night brimming with recognition and appreciation for those who have left a positive mark on our community.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Average sale price increase by 6.1% in Newtown

New 2023 data has revealed that the average property sale price has increased by 6.1% in the Newtown area compared to 2022, but the number of sales has decreased dramatically.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Danny Dyer visits local charity

Danny Dyer, best known for his role in the popular BBC soap opera Eastenders, will shed light on the issue of domestic abuse against men in an upcoming documentary airing on Channel 4 tonight.

2 weeks ago

NEWS NEWTOWN EAST

MS visits local opticians who provide NHS services

Russell George MS, for Montgomeryshire, recently visited Specsavers in Newtown to see first-hand how the expert team is caring for patients and supporting the healthcare system.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council doesn't understand how policies affect residents says report

Senior council chiefs did not understand how county council’s services and policies affect Powys residents who use them, a Audit Wales report has said.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN SOUTH

Another town councillor quits

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced the resignation of Jackie Molloy-Davies from her position as Town Councillor for the South Ward.

2 weeks ago

NEWS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST

Textile museum opening earlier this year

Newtown Textile Museum is reopening earlier than usual this year – on Tuesday, April 23 – to host The Braid Society’s 30th Annual Exhibition which runs until May 11.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN SOUTH

Council audit of Red Dragon project shows failings

A review by internal auditors has revealed that the Red Dragon housing project in Newtown had significant failings in managing the project.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Use of agency staff is dropping

The number of costly agency staff being used by Social Services in Powys is falling, councillors have been told.

2 weeks ago

NEWS

Thank you so much!

We were honoured to share the stage with the amazing winners and runners up at the annual Celebration of Newtown awards, which seek to recognise the contributions of individuals, groups and businesses in our town.

2 weeks ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Social service recruitment events 'flop'

Recruitment events to find more social and care workers had “limited success” and at two of them, nobody turned up, councillors have been told.

2 weeks ago

NEWS SPORT NEWTOWN CENTRAL

Robins home gets new name

Newtown Football Club has announced a new partnership with local firm Montgomery Waters, who will now serve as the club's ground and community sponsor.

3 weeks ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health Board votes to oppose Air Ambulance base reforms

Powys Teaching Health board has made a bold stand against the proposed closure of the Wales Air Ambulance base in Welshpool in an extraordinary meeting earlier today.

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Help raise funds for food allergy charity

Shoppers in Newtown are being encouraged to help a Tesco in-store fundraising campaign from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th April to support medical research into food allergies.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS ELECTION 24

Four candidates up for commissioner job

A Powys county councillor is amongst the quartet of candidates vying to become the next Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys Police.

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Vaping campaign to target school children

A new campaign launched by Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council aims to raise awareness of the potential harms of vaping among young people in the county.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Local councillor questions decisions over Newtown PRU

A controversy has erupted in Newtown over the future of the town's Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), with accusations of a decision being made behind closed doors causing outrage among residents and local officials.

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Woman rescued from the river

Newtown residents and emergency services came together to rescue a woman from the River Severn on Sunday evening.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors consider planning application for testing centre

Town councillors ask for further infomation over the disposal of waste from plans to open a new MOT testing station, which could create 2 to 6 new jobs on the Vastre Industrial Estate.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Tidy Newtown week declared a success

Residents, community groups, and businesses in Newtown recently came together for the latest Tidy Newtown event, where they collected more litter than ever before, according to reports.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

New workplace recycling law comes into force

From today, it will become law for all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to sort their waste for recycling.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Claim over dirty River Severn

A claim has been made by Lib Dem candidate, Cllr Glyn Preston, who has labelled the River Severn running through Newtown as the third most polluted river in England and Wales in terms of sewage dumps.

3 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS

Still time to register to vote for May election

With less than two weeks until the voter registration deadline for the Police and Crime Commissioner election in May, the County Council is urging residents to make sure they are registered in time.

3 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

White car found after traffic incident

Following a public appeal by Dyfed Powys Police regarding a road traffic collision on New Road, Newtown, the driver of the white vehicle involved has now been identified.

4 weeks ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Antiques event to raise money for cancer charity

Local residents in Newtown are invited to participate in an antiques valuation event at the Monty Club on 17th April to raise money for Marie Curie.

4 weeks ago

NEWS

Child benefit rate rise

Newtown families claiming Child Benefit can expect a boost in their payments starting on 6 April 2024, as confirmed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

4 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Police seeking white car in Newtown traffic collision

Police have confirmed they are on the look out for a white car after a road traffic collision which took place on Monday evening in Newtown.

4 weeks ago

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