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A more secure future for Newtown's pupil referral unit
2 days ago · A more secure future for Newtown's pupil referral unit. 13/11/2024 @ 02:39. A major change of fortunes has been revealed for the Pupil Referral Unit in Newtown, with a move to have two separate PRUs rather than one run from two sites. For most of the year, the prospect of closing one site, either in Newtown or Brecon, hung over the PRU.
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Further enhancements expected to Newtown green spaces. Additional land management plans are being prepared for 130 acres of green spaces. 08/11/2024 14:03.
Farm enterprise plans approved near Newtown - mynewtown
2 days ago · 13/11/2024 @ 09:28. Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises were given the go-ahead. Earlier this year, Future Farms Steering Group lodged a planning application with Powys County Council to build three temporary rural enterprise buildings on land north of Wern Lane, near the village of ...
Repairs to one of Newtown's river bridges are underway
5 days ago · 08/11/2024 @ 02:19. Repairs to a bridge that links Dolerw Park to the town centre are being reviewed. Dolerw Bridge has been in need of some maintenance for some time, and Newtown's Mayor, Cllr Peter Lewington, who is also a local Powys county councillor, has been liaising with the county council to undertake repairs.
2025 is set to be a year of celebrations - mynewtown
07/11/2024 @ 04:22. Next year could be a bumper one for celebrations in Newtown. 2025 will mark the 150th anniversaries of Newtown football and rugby clubs, as well as the 140th anniversary of Newtown Silver Band. The anniversaries were highlighted at a recent meeting of the Newtown Town Partnership by Heritage Hub for Mid Wales.
Major step forward on new Newtown bridge - mynewtown
Jun 20, 2024 · Work on the new pedestrian and cycleway bridge over the River Severn in Newtown is about to take a major step forward. The metal structure that will span the river is close to being lifted into place with work on the foundations on each bankside nearing completion. As the photograph taken by Graeme Paddison of From Above shows, the bridge ...
2024 is set to bring new opportunities and challenges to Newtown.
Jan 1, 2024 · A campaign is continuing to raise around £500,000 to renovate the Long Bridge in the town centre. Newtown Town Council has been urging Powys COunty Council to undertake improvements, including cleaning and painting the historic bridge. However, the county council says it will almost cost the whole North Powys highways budget to complete.
Health hub plans to move forward - mynewtown
Dec 28, 2023 · Residents will soon have a chance to share views on the planned North Powys Health and Wellbeing Hub in Newtown which will include a hospital.
Final plans unveiled for town centre greening scheme
20/03/2021 @ 09:49. Plans have been unveiled to transform areas of Newtown town centre as part of a green scheme. The Welsh Government, Powys County Council and Newtown Town Council have unveiled the plans to transform central areas in Newtown as part of green infrastructure project. Following a recent public consultation, the areas – located ...