THE GOOD, the bad & the ugly”... Newtown Town Council says it welcomes all comments for the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 'Place Plan'.

The town council has announced the final two drop-in events for local residents to influence how they want the town to develop over the next 10 to 15 years.

Views are sought on topics such as housing, play areas, health and community facilities.

Both events are open from 4pm to 7pm for people to drop in and spend as much or as little time as they wish:

Thursday, May 2, at Treowen Community Hall

Wednesday, Mayh 8, at the Waggon and Horses, Canal Road.

There will be several interactive activities at the events, including an exercise to name “the good, the bad and the ugly” aspects of the town.

Councillor Richard Edwards, leading the “Place Plan” project, is encouraging as many residents as possible to take part: “This is a real opportunity for people to make a difference to our town. The Place Plan will influence the way in which planning applications are assessed in future and will also help attract even more investment into the town.”

For more information about the Place Plan, volunteer opportunities and other local consultations contact project officer, Sorelle White, on 01686 625544 or email Sorelle.white@newtown.org.uk

Information is also available on the Town Council websiteat www.newtown.org.uk/consultations

• Place Plans were recently introduced by Welsh Government, as a way of encouraging greater community engagement in local planning decision making.

• The Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Place Plan will be the first one of its kind in the Powys planning authority area.

• The main focus of the plan is land-use, town planning and development, however, it will also highlight wider issues of local concern and help set priorities for how funds are spent in the future.

• The Place Plan work is led by Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council and supported by Powys County Council Planning and Regeneration Departments and consultants Planning Aid Wales and Place Studio.