FREE:- HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKS
2nd Feb 2010

If you would like a FREE home safety check and smoke alarm please contact Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue on 0800 169 1234 or e mail mawwfire.gov.uk/home_safety_eng/index.asp
or mawwfire.gov.uk/home_safety_cym/index.asp

"Le Weekend" - Join in the Celebrations in Les Herbiers
28th Jan 2010

From: Newtown and District Twinning Association
In May of 2009 the people of Newtown and District hosted friends both new and old from Les Herbiers to celebrate 10 years of official twinning between the two towns. A weekend of activities and celebrations were arranged between the Twinning Committee and the Town Council and everybody had a great time.

Now the people of Newtown and District have been invited on a reciprocal visit to celebrate their 10th Anniversary of the signing of the official Charter in Les Herbiers.

This weekend will take place from Friday 30th of April to Sunday May 2nd 2010 with Coaches leaving Newtown on Thursday the 29th and returning on Monday the 3rd of May and as on the Newtown visit accomodation will be provided by the Hosts, the people of Les Herbiers.

The Committee would invite any individuals or groups who wish to join in the celebrations in France to contact Dave Peters on 01686-630344 or E-mail jillanddave@supanet.com for more details and a booking form so that transport and accomodation can be organised.

Bob Davey Chairman, said we welcome all commers new and old to what were sure will be a great weekend of great French hospitality.

Contact: Dave Peters on 01686-630344 or
Bob Davey 01686-627202

Grant Applications 2010
25th Jan 2010

Application forms for grants are now available from the Town Council office or Robert Owen Museum
Forms must be returned to the office by 31st March 2010
for more information contact Town Clerk 01686 625544

CASUAL VACANCY
25th Jan 2010

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2))

Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Councillor for the South Ward of the Town Council of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, on the resignation of Councillor Mrs V A Jones on ill health.

Rule 8(1) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (Amendment) Rules, 1986, provides that on a casual vacancy occurring in the office of Councillor of a community, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within fourteen days after public notice of the vacancy has been given in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the proper officer of the Council of the District within which the community is situated by TEN electors for the electoral area.

The Proper Officer is the Deputy Returning Officer, Democratic Services, Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG.

Dated this 19th day of November 2009
Steven M Geary
Town Clerk

Free, practical help for those in fuel poverty
3rd Mar 2009

The independent Home Heat Helpline - 0800 33 66 99 - can deliver for these vulnerable groups:
Advice on social tariffs-typically a 20 % saving
Grants for free home insulation regardless of who owns the property and no means testing for the over 70s. Absolute right for them to receive free cavity wall and loft insulation or free top-ups to modern standards. Same help to households in receipt of attendance allowance, disibility living allowance or employment and support allowance (Incapacity benefit) single parent allowance or households with yound children with an annual income of less than £14,600.
Access to the Priority Service Register, with free annual gas appliance safety checks, passwords for official gas and electricity-related callers. Third party, Braille, large print and talking billing.
Flexible payment options for customers in fuel debt.
A disconnection safety net, ensuring no vulnerable customer will be knowingly disconnected
The home helpline also recognises that those moast in need of help are often those least able to access it so the helpline now accepts third party applications including calls from friends, relatives and neighbours, clergy on behalf of pensioners, healthcare professionals on behalf of patients, volunteers on behalf of those they assist. Lines are open 9am-8pm Mon-Fri and 10 am-2pm on Saturdays. Calls are taken by trained expert advisors, not call centre operatives and you can even arrange a call back or get more information at www.homeheathelpline.org.uk

Advertise your business in Newtown
24th Jan 2007

The Town Council of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn manages the town's tourist information boards which show a map of Newtown and provide local information. They are situated at various locations around the town, including the car parks, Railway Station, High Street, Bear Lanes Shopping Centre and Shortbridge Street.

Local businesses are given the opportunity to advertise on these boards, for only £10 plus VAT per month for an A3 advert. Advertising space on the boards is available now and any businesses interested should contact the Town Council on 01686 625544.