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- Benches | A number of Town Centre benches have been installed and are managed by the Town Council. If you have any queries or to report an issue with a Town Council bench, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Bins | Bins and recycling are managed by Powys County Council. A small number of Town Centre waste bins are managed by the Town Council, to report an issue or have a query related to at Town Council waste bin, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- BMX Pump Track (see “Green Spaces /Open Newtown”)
- Bunting | The Town Council manages the bunting on Broad Street and High Street. If you have any queries or to report an issue with the Town Centre bunting, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- CCTV – the town council uses CCTV to protect assets for the town at the Town Centre Playpark, St Mary’s Church and the Gravel Carpark Toilets
- Christmas Lights | The Town Council manage the Christmas Lights around the Town Centre. If you have any queries or to report an issue with the Christmas Lights, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Lamppost Banners | The Town Council manages the Lamppost banners on Broad Street and High Street. If you have any queries or to report an issue with the Town Centre banners, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Support for Citizens Advice
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- Dog Fouling | To report dog fouling, please contact Powys County Council.
- Food Festival | Home – Newtown Food Festival
- Footpaths, Pavements & Public Rights of Way | All footpaths/pavements and public rights of way, are managed by Powys County Council. For more information visit: Footpaths, bridleways and other public rights of way – Powys County Council
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- Games Areas | The Town Council manages 2 Games Areas, one in the Town Park and one at Trehafren / Vaynor (Trenor). If you have any queries or to report an issue, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Gardens maintenance (Robert Owen Gardens, War Memorial Gardens, St Mary’s Church, Union Street, Severn Square, High Street) | If you have any queries or to report an issue with the above gardens, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Grants: Community & Tourism Event
- Green Spaces | Open Newtown maintain the large green public spaces in Newtown through a Service Level Agreement with the Town Council, this includes grass and essential tree maintenance, waste management, managing sports / recreation areas, along with areas of biodiversity. They manage the Town Hall grounds, Dolerw Park, Trehafren Fields, Trehafren Hill, Vaynor Fields and public land between Maesydail and Mochdre Industrial Estate, approximately 130 acres of green space and some of the riverbank. If you have any queries or to report an issue with the green spaces, please submit a request here: Feedback – Open Newtown
- Heritage trail | There is something for everyone on this Heritage Trail through the ages, enjoy at your own pace and discover even more interesting facts by exploring the links provided on each plaque. You can download the map and directions for the walk here. The Town Council manages the Heritage Trail. If you have any queries or to report an issue, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
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- Kicking Off Christmas | The Town Council organises the annual Kicking off Christmas event. An afternoon full of activities, ending with Santa arriving and the Christmas light switch on. If you have any questions about the event, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Libraries: The library is managed by Powys County Council. Further information can be found: Libraries – Powys County Council
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- Mountain Bike Trail (see “Green Spaces /Open Newtown”)
- Noise, Environment and Nuisance | Powys County Council manage complaints and issues with Noise, Environment and Nuisance. To report issues, please contact Powys County Council.
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- Parking | Parking in Newtown is managed by Powys County Council.
- Planning | Planning is managed by Powys County Council; further information can be found here: Planning Services – Powys County Council
- Play areas maintenance (Town Playpark, Maesyrhandir, Sycamore Drive)
- Promotion to tourists / visitors
- Public toilets (Back Lane & Gravel car parks) | There are two Public Conveniences within the Town Centre. One in the Gravel car park, the second is in Back Lane car park. The toilets both include ladies, gents, disabled (accessible with a radar key) and baby change units. The toilets are open from 7am until 7pm daily. Disabled toilet open 24 hours with a radar key. Map of the Gravel and Back Lane Toilets
- Public Transport | Newtown’s public transport is managed by Powys County Council.
- Robert Owen Museum | The Robert Owen Museum is manned by the Town Council, it is open Weekdays 11 – 3pm, you can find out more information here: Robert Owen Museum – Preserving the heritage of Newtown
- Roads, Drains & Lights | Newtown’s roads, drains and lights are the responsibility of Powys County Council. You can report issues here: Roads, Drains and Lights – Powys County Council
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- Schools & Education | Managed by Powys County Council, please refer here for further information: Schools and Students – Powys County Council
- School crossing patrols | If you have any queries about the school crossing patrols, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Sculpture – The Robert Owen Memorial Sculpture at Trehafren Fields is maintained by the Town CounciL
- Skate Park (see “Green Spaces /Open Newtown”)
- Surveys | The Town Council will respond to surveys on behalf of the town.
- Tourism signage and maps | The Town Council manages the Tourism signage and maps across the Town Centre. If you have any queries or to report an issue with any of the signage, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Tourist Information Centre | The Tourist Information Centre provides a service for local visitors and those from further afield who are visiting the local area. The opening hours are Monday – Friday 11-3pm.
- Tuesday Market | The Tuesday Market is held every Tuesday from 7am – 3pm on Broad Street and High Street, Newtown, Powys has a range of traders including Fruit and Veg, Fresh Fish, Butchers, Flowers, Take away food, Jewellery, Clothing. Anyone who is looking to start trading at Newtown Market, can email enquiries@newtown.org.uk
- Twinning: French twin town Les Herbiers | Newtown Twinning – The Home of Newtown Twinning avec Les Herbiers
- Town Clock | The Town Council manages mechanism and bells within the Town Clock. In 1900 Newtown was gifted the Clock and Bells in the tower by Sarah Brisco. If you have any queries or to report an issue with the Town Clock, please contact enquiries@newtown.org.uk
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- Walking Newtown | Newtown Walking is a group of volunteers who improve walking trails and publish circle paths. You can contact them at walkingnewtown@hotmail.com , or via their our Facebook page.
- The War Memorial and surrounding gardens are maintained by the Town Council