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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 Thursday 26th March 2026, honoring 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...
Honouring the Fallen: Newtown Council’s Remembrance Events 2025
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council invites the community to come together in solemn reflection and remembrance this November, as we honour those who gave their lives in service to our country. Remembrance Sunday - 9th November 2025 - to view the parade LIVE...
Newtown Food Festival 2025: A Weekend of Flavour, Fun, and Community Spirit
What a weekend! The Newtown Food Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of everything that makes our town so special - delicious food, fantastic music and a welcoming atmosphere that brought thousands of people together. Held on the Town Hall Grounds over the weekend...
Newtown Food Festival Returns for Its 11th Year with a Feast of Flavour and Fun
The countdown is on for the return of the Newtown Food Festival, one of Mid Wales’ most anticipated annual events, taking place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September 2025 in the heart of Newtown. Now in its 11th year, the festival promises a vibrant celebratory...