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
Investing in Place: £83,000 Boost for Our Town
We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone in delivering your Place Plan “Our Town, Our Plan” – the successful award via the county council, of £83,000 from the Pride in Place Impact Fund (PIPIF). This funding allows us to move forward with a set of carefully chosen...
Welcoming Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn’s Second Youth Council Representative
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is delighted to welcome a new second Community Youth Representative, bringing fresh energy, local knowledge and a strong passion for community engagement. Having spent his entire life in Newtown, Cameron Molloy has developed a...
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council Welcomes New Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is pleased to announce the elections of Cllr Margaret Lewington as Town Mayor and Cllr Rupert Taylor as Deputy Town Mayor, marking an exciting new chapter for the town. Cllr Lewington, who joined the Council through co-option...