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A more secure future for Newtown's pupil referral unit
15 hours 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.
Terraced home for sale in Newtown - mynewtown
13 hours ago · 13/11/2024 @ 05:09. A pleasant, three-bedroom terraced home is for sale in Newtown with an asking price of £190,000. The property, 24 Old Kerry Road, boasts flexible and spacious living accommodation which is complemented by modern additions alongside character features. Internally, the property comprises an entrance hall with wooden flooring ...
Repairs to one of Newtown's river bridges are underway
3 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
6 days ago · 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.
Newtown's largest employer to cut 65 jobs - mynewtown
Oct 8, 2024 · Newtown's largest employer to cut 65 jobs. 08/10/2024 @ 10:41. Up to 65 jobs are to go at one of Newtown's largest employers. Nidec Drives, previously known as Control Techniques, has announced a restructuring of the business. It follows an announcement at the beginning of the year when 98 jobs were lost.
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.
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 ...