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Celebrate St David’s Day at the Charter Market
Join us at the Charter Market on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 as we come together to celebrate St David’s Day, honouring Wales’ patron saint with a day dedicated to tradition, community and local pride. This year’s market will be embracing the spirit of Wales with a warm...
Town Council Pays Tribute To Local Businessman Aled Woosnam
At their meeting on Monday 26th January, staff and members of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council observed a minute’s silence to pay respect to the late Mr. Aled Woosnam and acknowledge his significant contribution to the town. The Mayor began the usual monthly...
Town Council assists Community Needs for Footpath improvements
The community in Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn were asked for their feedback about improvements required for footpaths and cycle paths as part of the consultations for the Newtown Place Plan. The Town Council has now forwarded these comments to the relevant team at...
Tourism Event Grants – Deadline Extended to 16th January
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is pleased to announce that the deadline for applications for its Tourism Event Grants has been extended to Friday 16th January 2026. The Council recognises the vital role that annual events play in strengthening community...
Mayor of Newtown – Christmas Message 2025
Dear Fellow Residents of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, During 2025 it has been a privilege, as Mayor, to continue to attend a wide variety of events culminating recently in the spectacular kicking off Christmas event and to witness first hand our community spirit in...
Celebration of Newtown Awards 2026 – Nominations Are Now Open!
The Celebration of Newtown Awards 2026 is here and nominations are officially open! This prestigious event, hosted by Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council, will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2026, honouring the incredible individuals, groups and organisations...
Have your say on walking, wheeling and cycling in Newtown, Powys.
Transport for Wales wants to hear from you. They are looking for your ideas and experiences to help make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle around Newtown. Why are they doing this? They want every day journeys to be healthier and more accessible...
Celebrating Community Spirit: October 2025 Fund Awards from Newtown & Llanwchaiarn Town Council
Newtown & Llanwchaiarn Town Council is proud to announce the recipients of its October 2025 round of community funds. These grants support a wide range of local initiatives that enrich lives, foster inclusion and strengthen the social fabric of our town. From...
🎄✨ Festive Community Celebrations in Newtown ✨🎄
This Christmas, Newtown is coming together to celebrate the season with creativity, kindness and community spirit! Alongside our Kicking Off Christmas event and the magical Enchanted Forest Window Trail, we’re excited to introduce three festive activities that will...
Have Your Say – Sarah Brisco House Transformation Project
Dweud Eich Dweud – Prosiect Trawsnewid Tŷ Sarah Brisco Mae Tŷ Sarah Brisco wedi derbyn cyllid gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol i ddatblygu cynlluniau ar gyfer gwaith adnewyddu mawr. Nod y prosiect hwn yw gwneud y Tŷ a'r Amgueddfa yn fwy hygyrch a...









