Runner Up - Newtown Local Business of the Year 2024 (Third Sector)

NEWS

Hike means £71 rise in water bills for Powys

Residents in Newtown and surrounding areas are set to face a significant increase in their utility bills, with prices rising by £71 per year.

3 months ago 878 views

The image for Hike means £71 rise in water bills for Powys
 

Residents in Newtown and surrounding areas are set to face a significant increase in their utility bills, with prices rising by £71 per year.

  Sign up today

Click here to get your free All About Newtown account today and get localised stories and much more.

5 stories left to view without an account.

Hafren Dyfrdwy, the company responsible for providing water services in much of northern Powys, will be implementing the highest increase for its customers.

Bills are set to soar by a staggering 19 percent, leaving residents in the Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Llanfyllin, and Knighton areas facing a jump from £362 in 2023/2024 to £433 in 2024/2025.


  Other Trending Stories

This news comes at a time when the cost-of-living crisis in the UK continues to deeply impact millions of residents. Such a substantial increase in water bills will undoubtedly put further strain on households already struggling to make ends meet.

The Liberal Democrats in Powys have joined forces with frustrated residents, calling for this "disgraceful" hike to be scrapped immediately. They argue that there should be no price rises until water firms address the matter of insulting overseas dividends and executive bonuses.

Share   


Related or similar stories based on this one

Image for the article Powys Nature Recovery Action Plan published
Powys Nature Recovery Action Plan published

1 year ago

Image for the article There is still time to have your say on the Powys Well-being Plan
There is still time to have your say on the Powys Well-being Plan

1 year ago

Image for the article Annual business awards open for nominations
Annual business awards open for nominations

11 months ago

Image for the article Fourth Annual Report for Powys Public Service Board published
Fourth Annual Report for Powys Public Service Board published

1 year ago

Image for the article Cost of living help for families with children
Cost of living help for families with children

1 year ago

Image for the article Have your say on local day services
Have your say on local day services

6 months ago

Business of the Week
H L Owen

Shortbridge Street

Follow us

Connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram

   

Trending
Next Town Partnership meeting announced

2 days ago

Local housing has NOT been sold to Birmingham Council

8 hours ago

New Mayor and Deputy elected

1 day ago

Donate to us

We're a not-for-profit community interest company and have no corporate owners. We'd appreciate anything you can give to keep us providing free content.

  Donate via PayPal
Upcoming Events
Becky and Evie's Pub Quiz

24/05/24 08:00pm

Hummingbird Open Mic

25/05/24 05:00pm

Newtown 10k 2024

26/05/24 09:00am

Latest Stories
Councillors to consider grant requests

4 hours ago

Local housing has NOT been sold to Birmingham Council

8 hours ago

New Mayor and Deputy elected

1 day ago