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
Biodiversity – Wildlife Events
January 23rd - 25th – Big Garden Bird watch February 1st - 28th Feb - Show the Love is an annual celebration of everything we love and want to protect from climate change March Details coming soon April 25th April – 1st May – Big River Watch May No Mow May 23rd – 31st...
Festive Opening Hours – Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council
Oriau Agor Nadoligaidd - Cyngor Tref Y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn Wrth i ni agosáu at dymor y Nadolig, nodwch ein horiau agor dros y gwyliau: Dydd Mercher 24 Rhagfyr – Yn cau am 1pmDydd Llun 29 – Dydd Mercher 31 Rhagfyr – Yn agor 10am – 4pmDydd Gwener 2 Ionawr 2026 –...
A Statement from your Town Council – 24th November 2025
At its meeting 27th October 2025 your Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council debated a motion concerning a presence of recognised far right and neo nazi organisations at the recent demonstration, held in Newtown on 13th September 2025. Before the debate,...