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WEB3 days ago — Newtown councillor attempts to explain canal work display. Up to £6 million of funding towards the restoration of the canal could be lost. 29/09/2024 12:43.
Hourly service will “only run for four months” - mynewtown
WEB3 days ago — 04/10/2024 @ 09:20. After more than a decade of campaigning by rail users in Newtown and throughout north Powys, it appears our long-awaited hourly train service will only operate four months of the year when it is finally introduced in 2026. Initial plans have been released this week by Transport for Wales, infuriating one local politician who ...
Major step forward on new Newtown bridge - mynewtown
WEBJun 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 …
Plans to close Newtown referral unit shelved - mynewtown
WEB3 days ago — Plans to close a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Newtown have been shelved, an education chief has confirmed. The u-turn six months into the financial year means that savings of over £600,000 over two years will need to be found in other ways by the department. These original proposals to close a unit …
2024 is set to bring new opportunities and challenges to Newtown.
WEBJan 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 …
Preperations underway for 10th Newtown Food Festival
WEBSep 1, 2024 — Preperations underway for 10th Newtown Food Festival. Newtown is preparing for a bumper weekend next week with the town's annual food festival set to attract hundreds into the town hall grounds. It will be the tenth year of the event. Additionally, the Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Rally will start in the town centre on Saturday, 7 …
Town council to celebrate its 50th birthday - mynewtown
WEBMar 20, 2024 — Newtown Town Council will celebrate its 50th anniversary in April and a range of celebrations could be held throughout the year to commemorate the occasion.
Smart Town WiFi locations to be identified - mynewtown
WEBJul 23, 2024 — Locations for WiFi routers to be sited as part of Newtown's Smart Town Initiative will be identified over the coming weeks. MyNewtown has reported how the town centre will soon be covered by a free WiFi network for shoppers and visitors to use.
Health hub plans to move forward - mynewtown
WEBDec 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.