Your Town Council
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is one of over 730 community and town councils throughout Wales. It is a separate organisation from Powys County Council. It is made up of 16 elected town councillors and 2 community youth representatives – who work voluntarily. We also employ 6 full-time and 8 part-time members of staff.
Scroll down to browse more information about your councillors, meetings and services provided in the town.
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Services
The Town Council plays a vital role in maintaining and improving our community, providing a range of services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. From keeping public spaces clean and green to supporting local events and community initiatives, we are dedicated to making our town a great place to live, work, and visit.
Click here to see which services the Town Council is currently responsible for.
Documents
Looking for more detailed information?
The law requires town councils to publish a range of information. In this section, you will find documents relating to:
- Who We Are and What We Do
- What We Spend and How We Spend It
- What Our Priorities Are and How We Are Doing
- How We Make Decisions
- Our Policies and Procedures
- Lists & Registers
Diving into the Numbers
16 Town Councillors and 2 Youth Representatives representing the views of the community.
The number of acres of glorious green space managed in the town.
The year that Sarah Brisco gifted the Clock and Bells to the people of Newtown.
News & Notices
Town Council Seeks A Youth Representative / Mae Cyngor y Dref yn Chwilio am Gynrychiolydd Ieuenctid
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has one vacancy for a Youth Representative (“Youth Rep”). Youth Reps are the voice of young people, feeding in ideas, participating in council meetings and helping young people be more involved in local decision-making. Youth...
Digging Into the Past: Community Archaeology Unearths Newtown’s Hidden History
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is proud to celebrate the successful completion of a three-week community excavation at Newtown Park, which has revealed exciting new insights into the town’s medieval past. Led by the experts at Heneb – the Trust for Welsh...
We’re Hiring / Rydym yn Recriwtio! 04/07/2025
Following existing team members moving onto new ventures at Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council, we are looking for new staff to join its team. We are looking to recruit: Development Officer – 37 hours per week If you are interested or would like further...