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NEWS POLITICS
Mayor wishes all a Happy Christmas

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn’s Mayor Cllr Pete Lewington, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community as he steps into his new role.

8 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Changing bin collection frequency would not 'solve' recycling issues

Moving to monthly black bin collections would not be a “silver bullet” to boost recycling figures in Powys, a senior councillor has said.

20 hours ago

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NEWS CRIME
Plain clothes officers will be out over Christmas period

Uniformed and plain clothed police officers will act as disruption teams to prevent sexual offences and violence against women from taking place during nights out in the lead-up to Christmas.

1 day ago

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NEWS WEATHER
Will it be a White Christmas?

With Christmas Day just around the corner, let’s take a closer look at the weather forecast to help you plan your celebrations.

1 day ago

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NEWS
Rory raises over £500 with annual cycle

Local hero and fundraiser, Rory Evans, has done it again as he's cycled from Caersws to Newtown to raise funds for charity.

1 day ago

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NEWS
Water company given green light on investment plans

Hafren Dyfrdwy will deliver record levels of investment to improve its water and waste network and boost its environmental performance after Ofwat approved its plans for the next five years. 

1 day ago

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NEWS
MP calls on regulator to investigate school

Steve Witherden, MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr, has called on the Education Workforce Council (EWC) to undertake an investigation into allegations of endemic misconduct and bullying at one Powys school. 

2 days ago

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NEWS BUDGET 25
Fire Service budget to rise by 6.3%

The budget for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is to rise 6.3% next year.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Boost to schools next year if budget approved

Powys schools will receive an additional £7.4m next financial year if a recommendation from the County Council’s Cabinet is approved as part of the annual budget.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Mayor calls for re-think on play park to keep tax down

The Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr Pete Lewington was successful in his proposal on Monday to ask other councillors to 're-think' the £50,000 it had budged for the upcoming year to be spent on a new play park in Llanllwchaiarn.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Nominations open for annual awards

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially opened nominations for the 2025 annual 'Celebration of Newtown' awards.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Possible 13.5% council tax increase incoming

Powys County Council is grappling with a £13.5 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, meaning Council Tax may increase as much as 13.5% without cuts to services.

3 days ago

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NEWS
Christmas bin and recycling schedule released

Powys County Council has announced revised waste and recycling collections days for Christmas and New Year.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New revised Senedd boundaries released

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has today announced its Revised Proposals for Wales’ new Senedd constituencies, which will come into effect for the 2026 Senedd elections.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Tory leader says leaders are 'unfit' to run council

The Welsh Conservatives have launched a scathing critique of Powys County Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour-led Cabinet, accusing them of mismanagement and deliberate underfunding of schools across the county.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Lib Dem urged to not support budget

Opposition councillors are urging Mid and Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds not to support the Welsh Government’s draft budget proposal unless more funding can be found for Powys County Council.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Review of leisure centres paused

A review of Powys leisure and recreation services is being put on hold until the summer to allow wider discussions with communities, Powys County Council has confirmed.

4 days ago

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NEWS
We're giving you an early Christmas treat!

This festive season, All About Newtown is spreading a little extra cheer with our Christmas Giveaway!

4 days ago

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NEWS
Local school praised in Estyn inspection

Ysgol Calon y Dderwen in Newtown has been praised for its effective leadership, strong focus on well-being, and inclusive ethos in its recent Estyn inspection.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Extra money needed for schools

Senior councillors will be told that schools need a £7.4 million cash injection in next year’s budget to stave off the worst case scenario of the financial collapse of education in Powys.

5 days ago

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NEWS WHATS ON
See what's on next week in our area (W51)

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

5 days ago

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NEWS CRIME POLITICS BUDGET 25
Police precept consultation launched

Residents and businesses in the Dyfed-Powys area are being invited to have their say on the proposed 2025/26 policing budget.

1 week ago

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NEWS WHAT'S ON
Annual Christmas kindness event this weekend

Newtown residents and visitors are in for a treat this Saturday as the beloved Newtown Kindness at Christmas event makes a triumphant return to town.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS KERRY
Kerry councillors set next year budget

Kerry Community Council has set their budget for next year, including a 3.5% increase in precept.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Powys rank 21 out of 22 for funding rise next year

Powys County Council has been ranked 21 out of 22 local authorities in Wales for the percentage increase in its funding settlement for the 2025-26 financial year.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Senedd votes to ban single-use vapes ban

A vote has been passed in the Senedd yesterday introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales. 

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Social services bailout required

Social Services in Powys still face a funding gap of just under £4 million this financial year despite councillors agreeing a bailout worth just over £3.1million.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Popular town restaurant re-opens

Residents and visitors of Newtown are in for a treat as the Granary Restaurant, located in Parkers Lane, will be re-opening its doors with new owners.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
3rd draft budget reveals big changes

The latest draft Town Council budget for next year reveals a 11.5% increase in Council Tax could be coming down the line.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Welsh Government draft budget published

The Welsh Government has announced an additional £1.5bn allocation to strengthen public services, support small businesses, and drive economic growth in Powys and across Wales.

1 week ago

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NEWS
WH Smith boss responds to closure news

The boss of WH Smith responds to Newtown museum and branch closure news.

1 week ago

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NEWS
Sports project moves forward due to energy company involvement

A new, inclusive sports facility in Newtown is closer to reality thanks to the support of Bute Energy and environmental consultants RSK.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Tourism attractions could strike today

In response to the Welsh Government’s proposed tourism tax, the Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) has recommended a temporary shutdown of over 100 leading visitor attractions in Wales on Tuesday.

1 week ago

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NEWS PLANNING
New house extension application submitted

A planning application has been submitted for a rear and side extension to the property in Brynwood Drive.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Powys misses recycling target

Powys County Council could be fined £100,000 for failing to hit the Welsh Government’s 70 per cent recycling target for this year.

1 week ago

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NEWS
River levels nearly hit record high

New data from Natural Resources Wales has revealed that the River Severn in Newtown during Storm Darragh nearly hit a record high.

1 week ago

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