Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn (Welsh: Y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn) is a local government community in mid Powys, Wales. It includes the town of Newtown and the small neighbouring village of Llanllwchaiarn.

Location of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn within Powys

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn was created in 1974 following the merger of the civil parishes of Llanllwchaiarn and Newtown.[1] According to the 2001 UK Census the population of the community was 10,783.[2]

Governance

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council (also known as Newtown Town Council) was established in 1974. The community elects up to sixteen members to the town council,[3] from five wards of Llanllwchaiarn North, Llanllwchaiarn West, Newtown Central, Newtown East, Newtown South.[4] At the May 2017 elections only the Llanllwchaiarn West ward held a contest, with four candidates competing for the three seats.[5]

References
  1. "Newtown Registration District". UKBMD.org.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. "2001 Census of Population - Key Statistics - Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Community Council" (PDF). Powys County Council. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  3. "Cyngor Tref Y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn - Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council". Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  4. "Ward Map of Newtown". Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  5. "Montgomeryshire's community council election results are in". Powys County Times. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2018.

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