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Dec 30, 2024 · A rebrand of Newtown to help attract more business investment and tourists will be revealed in April. The rebranding work has been ongoing for several years on behalf of Newtown Town Council to market the town more widely outside the region.

Jan 9, 2025 · Newtown residents will be facing an 8.9 per cent Council Tax rise from April. The Liberal Democrat/Labour Cabinet of Powys County Council is expected to approve a draft budget that includes an increase in Council Tax on Tuesday. The Council Tax increase next year for a Band D dwelling would be £145 ...

Oct 31, 2024 · A new brand will be unveiled next year to enhance Newtown as a visitor destination and attract new business investment. A project to create a brand for the town has been underway for a couple of years.

2 days ago · Newtown is gearing up for a major sporting event in July and August 2025, with plans to celebrate key heritage anniversaries, bringing the community together through sport. This year, the town will celebrate several anniversaries, including the 150th anniversary of Newtown AFC, the 100th anniversary ...

5 days ago · Repair cafes could soon be coming to your neighbourhood in Newtown. Open Energy, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is helping Newtown residents save energy, cut costs, and "embrace the circular economy." The project has hosted events that encourage repair, reuse ...

Sep 23, 2024 · Newtown has a new mayor after the previous one resigned, and he's the husband of the deputy mayor. Cllr Peter Lewington was tonight (Monday) elected chair of the town council unapposed.

Jan 5, 2025 · Work could soon begin on a project to identify new attractions and activities for teenagers in Newtown. Consideration is likely to be given to ideas including a zipline, trampoline park, water park, and climbing walls. Town councillors will …

Jan 13, 2025 · The saga of the health and wellbeing centre planned for Newtown continues with officials saying it could be open by 2028. The centre would be part of the wider North Powys Wellbeing programme. However, discussions about it have no drawn out over several years. The programme issued a statement today ...