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.
Cllr Adam Kennerly
Cllr Adam Kennerly is a county councillor. They are a Liberal Democrat councillor.
He earns approximately £18,666 per year*.
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Cllr Peter Lewington
Cllr Peter Lewington is a county councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.
He earns approximately £18,666 per year*.
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Cllr Joy Jones
Cllr Joy Jones is a county councillor. They are a Non-Aligned councillor.
She earns approximately £18,666 per year*.
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Cllr David Selby
Cllr David Selby is a county councillor. They are a Liberal Democrat councillor.
He earns approximately £37,799 per year*.
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Cllr Kelly Healy
Cllr Kelly Healy is a county councillor. They are a Liberal Democrat councillor.
She earns approximately £18,666 per year*.
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Cllr Mike Childs
Cllr Mike Childs is a town councillor. They are a Labour councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Peter Lewington
Cllr Peter Lewington is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Margaret Lewington
Cllr Margaret Lewington is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.
She earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Tracy Owen
Cllr Tracy Owen is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
She earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Lee Menzel
Cllr Lee Menzel is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Val Howard
Cllr Val Howard is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
She earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr John Byrne
Cllr John Byrne is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Chris Jones
Cllr Chris Jones is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr David Selby
Cllr David Selby is a town councillor. They are a Liberal Democrat councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Richard White
Cllr Richard White is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Rupert Taylor
Cllr Rupert Taylor is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Jack Griffin Lewis
Cllr Jack Griffin Lewis is a town councillor. They are a Plaid Cymru councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Richard Edwards
Cllr Richard Edwards is a town councillor. They are a Plaid Cymru councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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Cllr Darryl Gwilt
Cllr Darryl Gwilt is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.
He earns approximately £208 per year#.
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# - This is the amount of salary set by law. Some councillors will earn above this due to other allowances. The councillor may have refused to take it.
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