Newtown Town Council


Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is an elected community council serving the community of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn in Powys, Wales. The community includes the county's largest town, Newtown.

Background

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parishes of Llanllwchaiarn and Newtown were amalgamated. Up to sixteen town councillors are elected or co-opted from the five electoral wards, of Llanllwchaiarn North, Llanllwchaiarn West, Newtown Central, Newtown East and Newtown South.
The town has an annual 'mayor making' event where the new town mayor takes their oath of office and gives out awards.
The council's headquarters are at Brisco House in Broad Street. The building dates from 1902 and also houses Newtown's Robert Owen Museum. The town council had to temporarily vacate the building in 2013 so it could be brought up to modern safety standards.
In May 2018 the town council backed a proposal to name the town's by-pass after social reformer Robert Owen. The following month it backed plans to place statues on the town's roundabouts, of 'Powys Pioneers'.

Elections

At the May 2017 town council elections only the Llanllwchaiarn West ward held a contest, with four candidates competing for the three seats.