Cllr Richard Edwards
Cllr Richard Edwards is a town councillor in Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn. He is affliated with the Plaid Cymru party and represents the Newtown South ward. They were elected to the town council.
Became the 27th Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn in 2015.
General Information
Cllr Richard Edwards occupies the offices of Chair, Economy and Environment Committee.
He is a member of the Economy and Environment, Strategy and Corporate Projects, Resources committee(s).
His attendance for the previous year (23/24) was 96%.
Significant Votes
You can view voting record for Cllr Richard Edwards on significant votes below.
Date |
Description |
Vote |
16/01/24 |
Set the 24/25 Budget incl 11% rise in Council Tax Precept |
For |
Payments & Expenses
Cllr Richard Edwards is entitled to payments at levels determined by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales though they may choose to opt out of all or some of the payments. New reporting procedures means that the full total claimed by councillors can no longer be viewed by the public.
Town councillors in Newtown also recieve £30 per meeting they attend as an attendance allowance.
During the 23/24 financial year, they recieved at least £1,790.00 (22/23: £1,730.00).
Contact
You can contact Cllr Richard Edwards using the below details:
- Email: richard.edwards@newtown.org.uk
- Phone: 07805 878255
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Stories
Below you can view a list of all the news stories we've published containing Cllr Richard Edwards.
NEWS POLITICS
Council to review event challenges
Town councillors will review the 'challenges' associated with the upcoming Kicking off Christmas event next week, with concerns raised over multiple venues.
1 month ago All About Newtown
NEWS POLITICS
Council to investigate extra street sweeping
Town councillors have approved the first stage of a plan to provide additional street cleaning and sweeping services in Newtown.
1 month ago Richard Williams
NEWS POLITICS
Council to discuss partnering up over Christmas event delivery
Town councillors will tonight discuss plans to seek a 'partner' who can help deliver the Kicking off Christmas event in Newtown due to staff shortages.
3 months ago All About Newtown
NEWS POLITICS
Councillor questions organised 'jolly'
Cllr Richard White is 'not happy' after discovering the town council spends nearly £6,000 on the recently held Celebration of Newtown event.
4 months ago Richard Williams
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.
6 months ago All About Newtown
NEWS
Thank you so much!
We were honoured to share the stage with the amazing winners and runners up at the annual Celebration of Newtown awards, which seek to recognise the contributions of individuals, groups and businesses in our town.
6 months ago All About Newtown
NEWS POLITICS
Town councillors finally to see new town brand
It's taken over two years, more than £24,000 to develop and has remained a closely guarded secret, but finally town councillors could soon be seeing the new town branding in April.
7 months ago All About Newtown
NEWS
Second awards evening to celebrate local people
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council hosted the second Celebration of Newtown Awards 2023 on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Theatre Hafren.
1 year ago All About Newtown
NEWS POLITICS
Town Councillors give their views on the future of Croesawdy
Town Councillors agree with Powys County Council officers that more information is required before Croesawdy is demolished.
2 years ago All About Newtown
NEWS POLITICS
Town Councillors vote in support of Motorworld redevelopment
Town Councillors have voted in support of demolition and redevelopment of the former Motorworld site in Newtown
2 years ago All About Newtown