- Council Control: LD/Lab
- Conservatives 15
- Labour 9
- Liberal Democrats 22
- Green 1
- Plaid 3
- Other 18
Powys Independents 16, Non-affiliated 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.
Joy Jones (Newtown East) moved from non-aligned to Powys Independents in June 2024. The Conservatives gained Rhiwcynon from an Independent at a byelection on 4 June.
Next local elections
2027
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)
£2053.83
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