Town Council partners with community group over iconic bridge

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council have announced exciting plans to work with Newtown & District Civic Society towards restoring the iconic Long Bridge in the town centre.

As we'd reported three weeks ago, the Town Council has now confirmed that it has partnered with the Civic Society to secure alternative funding for the renovation of the Longbridge.

At a recent Strategy & Corporate Projects Committee meeting, the Newtown & District Civic Society took a proactive stance, offering its assistance to Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council to try to secute funding for a restoration project.

A town council spokesperson said

“A partnership between the town council and the civic society represents the essence of community-led initiatives, where residents and organisations join hands to protect and enhance our shared heritage. Further details regarding the joint efforts and fundraising initiatives will be shared in due course.

"Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council looks forward to working closely with the Newtown & District Civic Society to try to secure the necessary resources for the restoration of this treasured landmark.”

Built in 1827 by Thomas Person, the Long Bridge replaced an existing bridge and was widened in 1857 due to increased traffic and the growth of the Penygloddfa area. The bridge is an iconic part of Newtown's heritage.