- Council Control: Ind/Con
- Conservatives 18
- Labour 8
- Liberal Democrats 14
- Green 1
- Plaid 2
- Other 30
Independent Group 24, Action for Powys 4, non-aligned 2. Large rural area containing most of mid-Wales. Farming is the largest local industry; tourism is important (Brecon Beacons national park). Hay-on-Wye was converted to a book town by Richard Booth in the 1970s.
Labour gained St Mary from the Conservatives on 14 November. The Action for Powys group was formed in October 2019. At byelections on 24 October, the Liberal Democrats gained Llandrindod North from an Independent elected as a Conservative, while the Conservatives held Newtown South.
Next local elections
2022
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Wales
Address
County Hall, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG
Phone
01597 826000
Website
http://www.powys.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1613.44
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