Articles in the 'Politics' topic

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

4 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.

13 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 POLITICS

Our town council turns 50!

Today, Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 50th anniversary since its formation, tracing its roots back to the establishment of the Newtown Local Government District in 1866.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

More retained firefighters recruited

Mid and West Wales Fire Service, whose budget rose by 17% last April has recruited more retained firefighters after concerns were repeatedly raised about a shortage of younger candidates joining up.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors to consider Pride event proposal

Town councillors are set to consider for the second time, a proposal from Creative Stuff Newtown for a Pride event in Newtown.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

NHS dental charges to rise

Residents will soon see an increase in the cost of NHS dental treatment, with changes set to take effect from April 1st.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Speed limit drop for Kerry approved

The speed limit on parts of roads going through a Powys village near Newtown will be dropped to 20mph from this Friday.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Tenants satisfaction survey results revealed

Residents in Powys are giving a nod of approval to the housing services provided by Powys County Council, according to the latest satisfaction survey data.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Vacancy on Town Council 'declared'

Following the recent resignation of councillor Rex Shayler, a casual vacancy has been declared in the office of Town Councillor for North Ward.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

New Welsh Government ministers announced

New First Minister Vaughan Gething has announced his Ministerial team for a Wales full of optimism, ambition and unity.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

How do you think the 50th anniversary of our council should be celebrated?

That's the question which town councillors will be exploring next week, as the 50th anniversary of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is fast approaching.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Vaughan Gething wins Senedd vote

Vaughan Gething has been officially confirmed as the new First Minister in the Senedd, making him the fifth person to hold this position in Wales.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town councillors to hear updates on loyalty scheme

Mid Wales Tourism will be presenting to town councillors their plans for a Mid Wales loyalty scheme, which is to include businesses in Newtown.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN CENTRAL

Town councillors to discuss new development name

Town councillors to set to discuss a proposal by the County Council to name the new development at the Former Robert Owen House site.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

£82m to convert leisure centres to net zero

It will cost £82 million to bring leisure centres and swimming pools in Powys up to the standard needed to meet carbon Net Zero obligations, councillors have heard.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Get your business idea off the ground

Entrepreneurs in Newtown with dreams of launching a new business venture now have the opportunity to apply for Start-Up grants from Powys County Council.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council has no plans to sell off housing

Powys County Council’s housing stock is not going to be sold off, a senior councillor has stressed.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Deadline approaching for fund applications

Local groups and organisations in Newtown are being reminded by the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council about the upcoming deadline for the Community Grant.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Vaughan Gething elected as Welsh Labour leader

Vaughan Gething has been elected as the next Welsh Labour leader, succeeding Mark Drakeford.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council teams up with Welsh company on school meals

A new partnership between Powys County Council and Castell Howell, Wales' leading independent food service wholesaler, will see more Welsh produce used in school meals across the county, including Newtown.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN NORTH

Town councillor to step down

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially announced the resignation of Rex Shayler from his position as Town Councillor for North Ward.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town councillors considered survey responses

Town councillors are discussed and considered responses made to their recent survey around community hall provision in Newtown South and Llanllwchaiarn.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Can you help with building new houses in Newtown?

A construction company that will build a new affordable housing development in Newtown is looking for local businesses to help with the project.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council unveils plans to build and improve council homes

Powys County Council has announced plans for a major investment in housing, with more than £170m set to be spent on building new council homes and improving existing properties over the next five years.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Minister claims no final decision made on Air Ambulance

Residents in Newtown and the surrounding areas have expressed their concerns following a recent report recommending the closure of Welshpool's Air Ambulance base.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Cabinet to consider Ysgol Bro Caereinion language consultation report

Plans are in place to potentially move a north Powys all-age school along the language continuum, with the goal of eventually transforming it into a Welsh-medium school.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS GENERAL ELECTION 24

Craig selected to contest seat

Craig Williams has been officially chosen as the Welsh Conservative Parliamentary candidate for the newly formed constituency of Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr in the upcoming General Election.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS

Inquiry told of UK government treatment during pandemic

In a recent hearing at the UK Covid-19 inquiry, Baroness Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour health minister, made startling revelations about the treatment of Welsh people by the UK Government during the pandemic.

1 month ago

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