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.

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Cllr Chris Jones

Cllr Chris Jones is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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Cllr Darryl Gwilt

Cllr Darryl Gwilt is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.

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Cllr David Selby

Cllr David Selby is a town councillor. They are a Liberal Democrat councillor.

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Cllr Jack Griffin Lewis

Cllr Jack Griffin Lewis is a town councillor. They are a Plaid Cymru councillor.

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Cllr Lee Menzel

Cllr Lee Menzel is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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Cllr Margaret Lewington

Cllr Margaret Lewington is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.

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Cllr Nicky Tanner

Cllr Nicky Tanner is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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Cllr Paul Harris

Cllr Paul Harris is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.

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Cllr Peter Lewington

Cllr Peter Lewington is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.

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Cllr Richard Edwards

Cllr Richard Edwards is a town councillor. They are a Plaid Cymru councillor.

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Cllr Richard White

Cllr Richard White is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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Cllr Rupert Taylor

Cllr Rupert Taylor is a town councillor. They are a Conservative councillor.

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Cllr Tracy Owen

Cllr Tracy Owen is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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Cllr Val Howard

Cllr Val Howard is a town councillor. They are a Independent councillor.

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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 Independent 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*.

* - This is the amount of salary set by law. The councillor may have refused to take it.

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