Articles in the 'Newtown East' location

NEWS CRIME

More than 300 plants found in drug raid

Police have uncovered a significant cannabis-growing operation in the heart of Newtown, as over 300 cannabis plants were found across four storeys of a building on Clifton Terrace.

2 days ago

NEWS CRIME

Police carry out armed raid on Newtown property

Residents in Newtown were startled today as armed police raided a property on Clifton Terrace, resulting in the arrest of one individual suspected of cannabis production.

2 days ago

NEWS

Town centre takeaway gets '1 rating'

A town centre takeaway has been given a 1 food hygiene rating by Environmental Health Officers, signifying that 'major improvements' are necessary.

1 week ago

NEWS POLITICS

New member co-opted to council

Town councillors have co-opted Gwyn Cole to fill the vacant seat in the Newtown East Ward, at their meeting last week.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Plans to convert former butcher shop approved

A planning application to create three new studio apartments in the town centre has been approved by officials.

3 weeks ago

NEWS

Next phase of Treowen works to start soon

Those wanting to walk and cycle in Newtown can look forward to the commencement of the next phase of an active travel route in Treowen towards the end of this month.

4 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Man arrested over e-bike crash

18 year old arrested after a pedestrian was injured on Broad Street by an e-bike.

1 month ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Church conversion plans approved

Plans to convert the former Newtown United Reformed Church and adjoining schoolroom into two dwellings and two tourism units have been approved by Powys County Council.

2 months ago

NEWS

Newtown chapel sells for £200k

One of Newtown’s most historic buildings, the Zion Baptist Chapel, has been sold at auction for £200,000, more than doubling its guide price, and the owner has grand plans for the building.

2 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town councillors to consider motion to protect landmark

Town councillors will consider a motion from Cllr Paul Harris on protecting the heritage of the Baptist Chapel in the town, which is set to go to auction shortly.

3 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

New anniversary bench installed

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has unveiled a new anniversary bench to celebrate it's 50th birthday.

3 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

New bridge delays again

Efforts on the new active travel bridge in Newtown are ongoing, but delayed due to critical component shortages.

3 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Another dispersal order issued

Another dispersal order has been put in place following a series of reports regarding anti-social behavior within the Newtown East ward.

3 months ago

NEWS PLANNING

New application to create 3 flats submitted

A planning application has been submitted to create three new studio apartments in the town centre.

3 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Factory extension approved

Powys County councillors have approved plans to extend a factory in Newtown which could create 25 jobs.

3 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Newtown factory plans delayed

A decision to allow a factory to be extended in Newtown which could create 25 new jobs, has been put on hold for a few weeks.

4 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Youth dispersal order issued by police

In response to a recent uptick in anti-social behavior, Dyfed Powys Police have announced that officers in Newtown have been given additional powers to address such conduct effectively.

4 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

MOT testing station application approved

Powys County Council has granted full planning permission for the change of use at Unit 18 on the Vastre Industrial Estate to allow for the creation of an MOT testing station, which should create 2 to 6 jobs.

4 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Councillors to consider application call in

Over 60 jobs will be protected and a further 25 created if plans for a factory extension in Newtown are agreed by Powys county councillors, after the planning application was 'called in' by local councillor, Joy Jones.

4 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Armed police deployed to ‘disturbance’

Residents and visitors of Newtown were startled on Friday as armed police officers and a police helicopter were deployed in response to a disturbance in the Plas Melinydd area of the town.

4 months ago

NEWS

High Street closed for emergency works

Residents and visitors in Newtown are advised of an emergency road closure on High Street.

5 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

New plans submitted for doctors surgery

A change of use application has been submitted to planners to transform a prominent location in Newtown to a new relocated Doctors Surgery.

5 months ago

NEWS WHAT'S ON

Heritage plaque to be unveiled

All residents and visitors are invited to attend the unveiling of a new heritage plaque at Newtown Railway Station on the 31st of August 2024 at 11am.

5 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Town councillors to consider refurbishment application

Town councillors will consider a planning application from Mid Wales Property to refurbish and extend two iconic buildings on New Road, creating high quality homes.

5 months ago

NEWS

Road closed as vehicle tips over

Residents and visitors in Newtown faced disruption today as Kerry Road was closed following a road traffic accident involving a van.

5 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Local MS examines progress on rail improvements

Network Rail has moved a step closer to completing a new footbridge with lifts at Newtown station in Powys which will make both platforms fully accessible for the first time.

5 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown East to benefit from ASB funding

Police officers are spending more time in the areas worst hit by antisocial behaviour, such as Newtown East and across the police area thanks to an injection of cash from the Home Office.

6 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Planning for heat pump refused

Powys County Council has refused the application for the installation of an air source heat pump at a property in New Road.

6 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Flat plans for iconic town building

Plans to create 7 flats in an iconic town building have been submitted to Powys County Council.

6 months ago

OPINION

Opinion: it's all change in our area

Cllr Joy Jones lets us know her thoughts on the recent changes to our area following the General Election and other goings on nationally.

7 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Cabinet to consider Newtown schools objection report

Plans to increase the capacity of a proposed new school building in Newtown so pupils from another school can also be included could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said.

7 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors support 24hr delivery at supermarket

Town councillors have backed plans for a popular supermarket to have unrestricted deliveries at its store in Newtown.

7 months ago

NEWS

New river crossing installed

The new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge in Newtown was lifted into place today.

7 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Bear Lanes apartments application approved

Planners have approved plans to convert the front two floors of the iconic Bear Lanes from offices into 5 residential apartments and offices.

7 months ago

NEWS

Lorry fire closed the bypass last week

Newtown residents and visitors were met with a disruptive scene on Friday afternoon as emergency services responded to a fire incident involving a large goods vehicle on the Newtown Bypass.

8 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Local councillor switches group

Newtown east county councillor Joy Jones has joined the Powys Independents group.

8 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Plans for energy storage facility approved

Plans for an energy storage facility in Newtown that could provide electricity for 200 homes during a power cut have been given the go ahead by Powys planners.

8 months ago

OPINION

Opinion: reductions, closures and some good news

Cllr Joy Jones lets us know her thoughts on the closures of Treowen and the Welshpool Air Ambulance base, but reveals there are some amazing things happening too.

8 months ago

NEWS

Urdd trail launched

To celebrate the return of the Urdd Eisteddfod to Montgomeryshire, the town council has launched an engaging 'Urdd Trail'.

8 months ago

NEWS

Local housing has NOT been sold to Birmingham Council

A local housing association has hit back at local rumours that their new development, Plas Melinydd or Millers Place has been sold to Birmingham City Council.

9 months ago

NEWS POLITICS PLANNING

Town councillors consider new apartments application

Town Councillors have supported a planning application to convert the front two floors of the iconic Bear Lanes from offices into 5 residential apartments and offices.

9 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Council to press ahead with school closure

A plea not to merge primary schools in Newtown fell on deaf ears as senior Powys councillors decide to pushed ahead with the controversial plan.

9 months ago

NEWS

Enhancements to bee and butterfly garden

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced that new enhancements have been made to the butterfly & bee-friendly garden located along the river path at St. Mary’s.

9 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Cabinet to consider Newtown schools consultation report

9 months ago

NEWS

Bypass collision claims one life

On Tuesday, tragedy struck on the Newtown bypass as a three-vehicle collision unfolded, unfortunately leaving one person dead.

9 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Toilet refurbishment could cost £225k

The plans to refurbish the Gravel Car Park public toilets could cost up to £225,000, town councillors will be told.

10 months ago

NEWS

MS visits local opticians who provide NHS services

Russell George MS, for Montgomeryshire, recently visited Specsavers in Newtown to see first-hand how the expert team is caring for patients and supporting the healthcare system.

10 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Police investigate bank break in

Police are currently investigating a burglary that took place at Santander Bank on High Street, Newtown.

11 months ago

NEWS POLITICS

Councillors to 'build in' charging to new toilet design

Town councillors have agreed to 'build in' provision for charging in the redesign plans for the Gravel Car Park public toilet block.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Town councillors to take action over English only name

Town councillors are to contact the county council and ask for action over concerns of an English-only housing development name.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Market Street could be getting a splash of colour

Market Street in Newtown may soon see a burst of color and greenery, thanks to a proposal that has recently landed on the agenda of a town council meeting next week.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Welsh Government still expects Health Hub bid next summer

The Welsh Government still expect to receive a bid to fund the North Powys Wellbeing Programme next summer.

1 year ago

NEWS

New footbridge construction is 'progressing as it should'

Construction of the eagerly anticipated pedestrian and cycling river crossing in Newtown remains on track, according to statements made by Powys county councillor Joy Jones.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Merchant House planning approved

In a positive decision for the development of the high street, Powys County Council has granted planning permission to transform Merchant House into a set of four susintable flats on the first and second floors.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Plans raise concern for Newtown pub

A historic pub in the centre of Newtown should not be affected by plans for flats and solar panels at a neighbouring 17th century building, developers have explained.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

Plans for wine bar scrapped

Plans to change the use of two units at the Ladywell Business Centre in Newtown from cafe and wine bar to office space have been approved by Powys planners.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS

New town centre MUGA opens

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially opened the long-awaited Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) right in the heart of Newtown town centre.

1 year ago

NEWS

Local fishmonger celebrated

Newtown fishmonger, Simon Phillips, has reached the extraordinary milestone of 40 years of dedicated service at the Newtown Charter Market.

1 year ago

NEWS

Kebab house celebrates 30 years of operation

Newtown Kebab House has been serving the residents and visitors of Newtown for 30 years.

1 year ago

NEWS

NHS anniversary topper revealed

In a display of creativity and gratitude, Knit and Natter, the renowned community knitting group, has revealed their latest masterpiece on the post box located on High Street.

1 year ago

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