Community News
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...
Kicking Off Christmas 2025 – Thank You, Newtown!
Saturday 29th December 2025 - What an incredible day we had Kicking Off Christmas together! From hundreds of Santa's, Grinches, and mini Santa's filling the streets, to the festive buzz of traders, local shops, and amazing music — you all made Newtown sparkle, even...
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...
A Civic Celebration of Community Spirit in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
The Mayor and Town Council of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn are proud to announce the return of a cherished tradition - the Mayor’s Civic Service, taking place on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11am at All Saints Church, Commercial Street, Newtown. This special event marks...
Commemorative Tree Planted in Honour of Far East Veterans
The Services Committee of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has generously donated a Pink Prunus ‘Accolade’ blossom tree to the Memorial Garden in Newtown. This beautiful tree serves as a lasting tribute to all who served in the Far East during the Second World...
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...
Branching Out: Growing Pride in Newtown’s Green Spaces
Throughout August, the Branching Out volunteers have been hard at work helping to keep Newtown’s public spaces clean, green and welcoming for all. From weeding and litter picking to watering and tidying, the team has been out in force across the town centre, making a...
Dog Fouling in Newtown – Please Help Keep Our Town Clean
Residents and visitors in Newtown have long raised concerns about the ongoing issue of dog fouling. Dog waste on our streets is not only unpleasant but also poses health risks to both people and animals. We kindly remind all dog owners to be responsible and make use...
Autumn Litter Picks: Join the Tidy Newtown Campaign This October
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is proud to announce the Autumn Litter Picks, running from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th October 2025, as part of the ongoing Tidy Newtown initiative. Following the success of our spring campaign, this autumn we’re once again...