Local Democracy
Find your representatives
Use our tools below to find our your local, county and national representatives for your electoral ward in Newtown.
Who 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 manages defence, welfare, constitutional law and most taxes. It is accountable to the UK Parliament.
Welsh Government
Welsh Government manages education, health, environment, local government and much more. It is accountable to the Senedd / Welsh Parliament.
Powys County Council
Powys County Council manages schools, social care, roads, recycling and sets an element of Council Tax.
5 County Councillors across 4 wards.
At least £17,600 per councillor per year.
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council
Newtown and Llanllchaiarn Town Council manages green spaces, events, weekly market and sets an element of Council Tax.
16 Town Councillors across 5 wards.
At least £208 per councillor per year.
Who's Who
Below are a list of all the county and town councillors in Newtown. Click on the councillor to view more information.
* - This is the amount of salary set by law. The councillor may have refused to take it.
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