As you are all undoubtedly aware Powys County Councils decision to switch off 2/3rds of the street lights outside core areas is now being implemented. This has already been completed across Bronllys Ward.  A number of residents have raised concerns with me about this decision.  I have approached the council about this but following the Boards […]

I’m afraid this is short notice but please pass the message on! There will be a public meeting on Monday night (6th October) in Llyswen Village Hall at 7.45pm. As in Erwood a couple of weeks ago, Pete Jenkins who will be running the Outreach Postal Service will be coming to Llyswen to talk about […]

Thankfully after informing the portfolio holder of the councils right to veto BT’s proposals to close 194 phoneboxes across Powys, the council has now decided that they have due reason to oppose the closure of 157 phoneboxes. This follows a public consultation with Town and Community Councils and County Councillors. The portfolio holder decided not […]

The sad announcement that Post Office Ltd are closing the Post Offices in both Erwood and Boughrood and replacing them with an Outreach service came as a bitter blow to out local communities, especially following the hard fought campaign to keep them open.  However the decision will not be overturned and we now look to the start […]

This week I attended the Builth Wells Transport Study Exhibition, held at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells. The aim of the exhibition was to seek the views on the problems and issues that the study should be addressing, and the possible options or solutions. The goal of ‘One Wales’ is to promote sustainable transport networks taht […]

Councillors Clair Powell (Bronllys Ward) and Liam Fitzpatrick (Talybont Ward) have joined forces in supporting the Brecon Advice Centre. Cllr Fitzpatrick said ”At this time of financial uncertainty a number of residents have approached me for advice regarding debt management. The Brecon Advice Centre offers a fantastic free, confidential and impartial service to the residents […]

I have enjoyed a very nice afternoon with the Guhrka Mandalay Brigade at Brecon Barracks celebrating Dashain. We enjoyed wonderful hospitality with wonderful food and traditional dancing by the children. What is so important is that this Government take immediate action to ensure that members of the Gurkha regiment pre 1997 get full pension rights […]

Please note that a public exhibition on the Builth Wells Transport study will be held at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells on Thursday 25th September 10am to 8pm and Friday 26th September 10am to 6pm Everyone is welcome to attend

Following calls by local residents regarding the safety of the junction of the A470/A438 I am delighted to inform you that the Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency are currently developing a scheme at Marrish to make alterations to the junction. I understand the Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency are chasing approval and additional funding from […]

One of the most common issues that is raised with me via email, letter and when meeting local residents is the safety on our roads. As a former firefighter I am all too aware of the consequences that road traffic accidents have on everyone involved. I feel it is vitally important that we do all we can to make […]