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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W38 24)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

5 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council buying homes to deal with housing list

What is Powys County Council doing to try and reduce the number of homeless households in the county, a councillor has asked.

1 day ago

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NEWS POLITICS
What is the Council doing to solve child poverty?

4,868 Powys children are living in absolute poverty according to council figures - one councillor has asked what is being done to tackle this.

2 days ago

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NEWS
Pupils move into new school

A new era has begun for a special school in Newtown after pupils and staff moved into their new building this week.

3 days ago

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NEWS RHIWCYNON
NRW takes action over flooding in Bettws

An increased flood risk in Bettws Cedewain has been successfully averted after enforcement action was taken against unpermitted riverbank construction work.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
First Minister names her new Cabinet

New Welsh First Minister, Eluned Morgan has named her cabinet, with top jobs for two ministers whose resignations forced her predecessor to stand down.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Submit your questions to the County Council

People who live, work or study in Powys are being invited to submit a question to the next full meeting of the county council on Thursday 3 October.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New Montgomeryshire MP votes for winter fuel allowance changes

In the latest parliamentary showdown, Sir Keir Starmer successfully saw off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance, with the Government's majority falling to 120.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST
Newtown Mayor resigns

In shock news this afternoon, Mayor of Newtown and Town Councillor for Newtown West, Mike Childs has resigned from the town council. 

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Sign our petition on free car parking

All About Newtown has initiated a petition urging Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council to consider providing free car parking on weekends in Newtown, like Brecon.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST
Extension to bungalow proposed

A proposal for the upwards extension of the north-wing of a bungalow has sparked concerns from the Council's Ecology Officer due to a lack of biodiversity enhancements.

6 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New day opportunities trial to commence

Hafan yr Afon will play host to a new county council trial of expanded older people's day opportunities in Newtown.

6 days ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W37 24)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Fantastic food festival celebrated

The 10th annual Newtown Food Festival has left a trail of positive reviews and a buzz throughout our amazing town.

1 week ago

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NEWS
New clothing store to open tomorrow

Tomorrow marks the grand opening of a new children's clothing store in Bear Lanes.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure operator sees budget surplus

Freedom Leisure who run sports facilities on behalf of Powys County Council posted a surplus of £746,786 on their £12 million budget last year, councillors will be told.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
All primary schools in Wales now offer free meals

As children return for the new school year, the Welsh Government has confirmed that all pupils in maintained primary schools across Wales are now able to receive a free school meal from this week.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Car park review group concludes

Following a review of car parking across Powys, Newtown residents will see no immediate changes to their town's car parking structure and actually car parking might cost more.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN NORTH
Councillors to consider new play park site

Town councillors in Newtown are to deliberate on potential locations for a new play park in the Llanllwchaiarn.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN CENTRAL
Skate park & BMX track in need of repair work

Town Councillors will discuss their annual safety report next week, which indicates that the BMX pump track and the skate park could need repairs.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New draft Senedd constituencies proposed

Plans to create 16 super constituencies for the 2026 Senedd election have been unveiled.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New heritage plaque unveiled

A new heritage plaque was unveiled at Newtown Station on at the weekend by the Newtown Local History Group in association with Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town council to meet with pub owner over phonebox request

The Town Council are set to meet with the owners of The Exchange and the Steam Mill to discuss future plans for a Grade II listed red phone box located at the junction of Back Lane, Broad Street, and Long Bridge.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
10th annual food festival returns

The 10th annual Newtown Food Festival is back this weekend with a range of exhibitors, food, music and more - plus free parking at Back Lane Car Park.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Check if you're eligible for Pension Credit

A campaign to boost the take-up of pension credit has been unveiled by the UK Government, with a focus on ensuring those most in need receive winter fuel payments.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W36 24)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillor proposes underspend donation

Town councillors will vote on a proposal by Cllr Jack Griffin Lewis to donate a committee underspend to a charity.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Committee to consider councillor senior salary

Should a senior salary worth over £9,000 be reinstated to the chairwoman of a committee that interviews candidates for the top jobs at Powys County Council, councillors will be asked.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council to examine role of members champions

Does Powys County Council need more than three councillors as member champions?

2 weeks ago

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NEWS WHAT'S ON NEWTOWN EAST
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.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
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.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST
League of friends needs volunteers to continue

The Newtown Hospital League of Friends, a vital community organization established in 1975, is at risk of disbanding due to a lack of new volunteers.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Painful budget incoming says PM

In a recent address, Sir Keir Starmer issued a stark warning to the residents of Newtown and beyond, preparing them for what he described as an impending period of hardship in the wake of the UK Government's forthcoming Budget.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS NEWTOWN EAST
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.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W35 24)

Here is the latest activities and events which are scheduled to take place in Newtown and the surrounding area next week.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
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.

3 weeks ago

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