Clair Powell

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You may recall that I raised the issue of the council’s revised home to school/college transport policy which is open to public consultation. This is just a quick reminder that the closing date for the consultation is 30th September. There are also two public meetings being held to discuss the revised policy. They are tomorrow […]

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Advice Surgeries – Reminder!

by superadmin on 7 September, 2009

Just a quick reminder that I will be holding Advice Surgeries with Roger Williams MP this Wednesday (9th September) as follows: Erwood 5:30pm Llyswen 6:00pm Bronllys 6:30pm Please feel free to come along and raise any issues with us.  Just look out for us in Roger’s Campaign caravan!  For further details please call me on 07900904509 or […]

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Alterations to the A438

by superadmin on 27 August, 2009

Local residents contacted me regarding the new road layout on the A438 junction at the Marish. Road works had been carried out to improve the safety of the junction. This work included a new double layer of road studs (cats eyes). Unfortunately the type of stud that was used was causing some considerable noise nuisance […]

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Path clearing in Bronllys

by superadmin on 27 August, 2009

A number of residents contacted me recently about the overgrown footpath to the rear of Fosse Way (next to the moated site). I am pleased to inform you that after I contacted Ben Humphreys, Countryside Warden at Powys County Council, for Bronllys area it has been agreed that the pathway will now be added to […]

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Llyswen to get Speed Indication Devices – Finally!

by superadmin on 10 August, 2009

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Bronllys Ward Cllr Clair Powell today expressed her delight that finally the funding has been made available for the allocation of Speed Indication Devices in Llyswen. Cllr Powell said “I was delighted to receive a letter from the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport Ieaun Wyn Jones AM […]

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Summer Advice Surgeries – New Times!

by superadmin on 19 July, 2009

I will be hosting a number of Summer Advice Surgeries in the ward. I will be joined by Roger Williams MP. This is your opportunity to raise any concerns with your local representatives. Please come and join us. The surgeries will be held on Wednesday 9th September Erwood – 5.30pm Llyswen – 6.00pm Bronllys – […]

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Improvements to Council Housing to start soon

by superadmin on 19 July, 2009

I am pleased to announce that work on council houses in Neuadd Terrace, Bronllys will commence in the next couple of weeks. This work will include re-wiring of a number of properties. Householders should have already been informed of the date the works will commence at each property. If residents have any problems during this period […]

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During today’s meeting of the County Council I proposed a question to the Waste and Sustainability and Schools and Inclusion portfolio holders regarding financial support to assist eco-schools with recycling. I was alarmed to hear that although the council encourage all our schools to recycle their waste, schools have to pay for the recycling bags from what […]

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Boughrood Bus Depot to close

by superadmin on 14 July, 2009

I am delighted to report that following numerous complaints, the planning application for the Boughrood Bus Depot has been withdrawn. But even better news than that for local residents is that the buses will cease to be parked in Boughrood depot from the end July. An alternative location will available from the start of the […]

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We were all shocked at the recent accident in Llyswen which resulted in a much loved local man, an innocent pedestrian, being seriously injured. Since being elected last year I have campaigned continuously for road safety improvements throughout Llyswen, Erwood and Bronllys. Shortly after being elected I held a public meeting in Llyswen with Kirsty Williams AM and representatives of the […]

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