Democracy in Newtown
Find your representatives
Use our tools below to find our your local and national representatives for your electoral ward in Newtown.
Data kindly provided by Spotlight PowysWho does what?
The world of democractic structures can be confusing - so we have put together this helpful guide for you to explain who runs things in Newtown.
UK Government
The UK Government oversees defence, welfare, constitutional law and taxes. It is accountable to the UK Parliament.
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government oversees health, education, transport and sets some taxes. It is accountable to the Senedd.
Powys County Council
Powys County Council oversees schools, social care, roads, recycling and sets an element of Council Tax.
5 County Councillors across 4 wards.
£16,800 per councillor per year.
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council
Newtown and Llanllchaiarn Town Council oversees green spaces, events, weekly market and sets an element of Council Tax.
16 Town Councillors across 5 wards.
£150 per councillor per year*.
*Excluding the recently announced allowance scheme which could see some councillors take up to £1,230 extra and senior allowances.