Welcome to Llangurig Community Council

Llangurig is a village in the Heart of Wales situated on the upper reaches of the River Wye and amongst the Plynymon hills.

It is a the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful Mid Wales area, with a public house, a Café, Village Shop and Post Office, several B&B’s and self-catering accommodation available, it is centrally located on the A44 and A470, with the Wye Valley Walk and Cycle Route 8 passing through the village.

The surrounding area of beautiful scenery provides visitors with the opportunity to participate in walking and trekking in the hills and mountains, scenic car rides, sailing, fishing, golf and bird watching. Country Houses and Gardens too.

The village, which has a population of around 750 dates back centuries has a 15th Century Church and a more recent chapel, is the centre of the Community of Llangurig which extends north to the borders of the town of Llanidloes, west to the hills of Plynlymon and the Hafren Forest, follows the River Wye south towards the market town of Rhayader.

The scenic Elan Valley with the Victorian dams, Devil’s Bridge, Builth Wells home to the Royal Welsh Showground and Aberystwyth are all within a short drive of Llangurig.

Llangurig Annual Show is held on the second Saturday in August and is the high point of the village’s year with livestock judging, shearing and craft competitions, side shows and stalls it attracts not only local residents but also visitors from the vicinity and further away. The Community Centre holds a number of regular events and activities.

Parish Council Meetings

Llangurig Community Council meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, with the exception of August, when no meetings are held. Meetings take place in the Village Hall.

Meetings are open to the public to attend, and residents are very welcome to come along. A period of up to 15 minutes is set aside at the start of each meeting for members of the public to address the Council on parish matters.

Please note that while meetings are open to the public, they are not public meetings. This means that the Parish Council conducts its business according to a formal agenda, and participation by members of the public is limited to the designated public session unless invited by the Chair.

Agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes of previous meetings are available on this website under the "Meetings" page and are also displayed on the parish noticeboards located in Llangurig, Cwm Belan and Felindre.

Your Parish Councillors

Parish Councillors are unpaid volunteers who are elected to represent the community. Their role includes:

• Acting in the best interests of the whole parish
• Listening to residents’ concerns and raising local issues
• Making decisions on parish spending and projects
• Responding to consultations and planning applications
• Working with Powys County Council and other bodies to improve local services and facilities

Contact details for your Councillors and the Clerk can be found on this website.

About the Community Council

A Community Council is the lowest tier of local government, but also the one closest to local people. Llangurig Community Council receives most of its funding through a precept, which forms part of the Council Tax collected by Powys County Council.

As a statutory body, the Community Council can only exercise powers granted to it by Acts of Parliament. It must ensure that public funds are used responsibly and only for permitted purposes, while balancing the needs of all parts of the community.

The Community Council is consulted on planning applications within the parish and will support or object to proposals where appropriate, taking into account planning policy and local opinion.

 

Contacting the Council and Getting Involved

Llangurig Community Council welcomes contact from residents on matters affecting the parish. The first point of contact is the Clerk, who supports the Council and acts as its administrative officer. Contact details for the Clerk and all Councillors are available on this website.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Attend Council meetings to observe proceedings
• Raise local concerns or suggestions during the public session at the start of each meeting
• Contact a Councillor or the Clerk with queries or issues affecting the parish

There are also opportunities to become more involved in local democracy by standing for election as a Councillor when vacancies arise or by assisting with community initiatives supported by the Council.

The Community Council values local knowledge and welcomes constructive engagement from all residents to help maintain and improve the parish for the benefit of the whole community.