Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors’ rights

FELINFACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Financial year ending 31 March 2026

Date of announcement 17^TH JUNE 2026

Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc relating to them for 20 working days on reasonable notice. For the year ended 31 March 2026, these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to:

DELYTH ROWLANDS

DELMAR, FELINFACH

POWYS

between the hours of 6PM and 8PM Monday to Friday

commencing on 06 July 2026

and ending on 31 July 2026

From 14 September 2026, until the audit has been completed, Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:
the right to question the Auditor General about the accounts.
the right to attend before the Auditor General and make objections to the accounts or any item in them. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the Auditor General. A copy of the written notice must also be given to the council.

The Auditor General can be contacted via: Community Council Audits, Audit Wales, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ or by email at communitycouncilaudits@audit.wales.

The audit is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004, the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 and the Auditor General for Wales’ Code of Audit Practice.

Electors’ rights under the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004

By law, anyone may inspect the council’s accounts. If you are registered to vote in local council elections, you (or someone acting on your behalf) also have the right to ask the Auditor General questions about the accounts and to raise formal objections.

Inspecting the accounts
Once the council has finalised its accounts, it must advertise that they are available for inspection. After giving reasonable notice, you may inspect the accounts and supporting documents for 20 working days. Copies may be requested, although a copying charge may apply.

Asking the auditor questions
Questions may only be asked about the accounts that are subject to audit. The Auditor General does not have to answer questions about council policies, decisions or procedures unless they directly relate to the accounts, and does not have to say whether something is lawful or reasonable.

Objecting to the accounts
If you believe the council has spent money unlawfully, or that someone has caused a financial loss deliberately or through irresponsible behaviour, you may object. Objections must be made in writing to the Auditor General, explain the reasons clearly, and a copy must also be sent to the council. The Auditor General will decide what action, if any, to take. In some cases, you may appeal to the courts.
You may also object if you believe there is an issue in the accounts that should be reported publicly in the public interest. This process cannot be used to make personal complaints or claims.

Other ways to raise concerns
Instead of making a formal objection, you may provide information to the Auditor General if you believe there are errors in the accounts or concerns about waste or inefficiency. There are no set procedures or deadlines for doing this.

Important information
The cost of dealing with questions and objections is paid by local taxpayers. The Auditor General will only pursue matters that are in the public interest. If you take a matter to court, you may have to pay your own costs.

Contact
Auditor General for Wales
Community Council Audits, Audit Wales
1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

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Temporary Road Closure: U0201 TALACHDDU, BRECON, LD3 0UH (5-6 Aug 2026)

Mae Cyngor Sir Powys yn bwriadu / Powys County Council Intends:

Cau’r ffordd dros dro /Temporary road closure

Math o gyfyngiad/Type of restriction:	Cau’r ffordd yn gyfan / Full Closure
Cyf:/Ref:	PE10196752118/1
Hawliau Tramwy Cyhoeddus / Public Rights of Way:
Rhif y Ffordd/Road no: Footpath no:	U0201
Lleoliad/Location:	TALACHDDU, BRECON
Dyddiad ac amser/ Dates and times:	9:00am – 4:00pm ar /on 5-6 August 2026
Ymgeisydd:/Applicant:	Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water
Gwaith:/Works:	Install air valve on existing main
Caniatáu mynediad i gerbydau’r gwasanaethau brys / Emergency Vehicle Access Provision:	Bydd ar gael trwy’r gwyriad / Will be maintained via diversion
Caniatáu mynediad i eiddo o fewn y cyfyngiad / Access to Properties within the restriction Provision:	Bydd ar gael / Will be maintained
Byddwn yn rhoi gwybod i drigolion cyn cau / Residents will be notified prior to closure:	Byddwn (wythnos o flaen llaw) / Yes (A week before the closure begins)

NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT

AND RIGHT TO INSPECT THE ANNUAL RETURN

FOR THE YEARS ENDED

31 MARCH 2025

Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 Section 29

Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014

	1. The audit of accounts for the Felinfach Community Council for the years ended 31 March 2025 has been concluded.
	The annual return is available for inspection by any local government elector for the area of the Felinfach Community Council on application to:
(a) Insert name, position and address of person to whom local government electors should apply to inspect the annual return	(a) Delyth Rowlands Delmar, Felinfach, Brecon, Powys LD3 0UE
(b) Insert the times between which a local government elector may apply to inspect the annual return	between (b) 6pm and (b) 8pm on Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), when any local government elector may make copies of the annual return.
(c) Insert a reasonable sum for copying costs	3. Copies will be provided to any local government elector on payment of (c) £2 for each copy of the annual return.
(d) Insert name and position of person placing the notice	(d) Delyth Rowlands
(e) Insert date of placing of the notice	(e) 14^th May 2026

FELINFACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL QUALIFIED AUDIT 2024-25 Download

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Gwahoddiad i landlordiaid Powys i fforwm newydd sy’n cynnig canllawiau clir ar newidiadau mawr i dai

Powys landlords invited to new forum offering clear guidance on major housing changes

13 Mai 2026 Mae landlordiaid preifat ledled Powys yn cael eu gwahodd gan y cyngor sir i gymryd rhan mewn fforwm newydd, a grëwyd i gynnig cefnogaeth ymarferol a sicrwydd wrth i’r sector tai wynebu newid deddfwriaethol a rheoleiddiol sylweddol. Mae Fforwm y Landlordiaid, a lansiwyd gan Gyngor Sir Powys, wedi’i greu’n benodol mewn ymateb i bryderon a godwyd gan landlordiaid lleol, y mae llawer ohonynt yn wynebu gofynion cyfreithiol newydd ynghylch safonau eiddo, effeithlonrwydd ynni a rheoli tenantiaid. Bydd y fforwm, a gynhelir o 5pm ddydd Llun, 29 Mehefin yn Neuadd y Sir, Llandrindod, yn dod ag arbenigwyr tai o’r cyngor ynghyd â chynrychiolwyr Rhentu Doeth Cymru, a bydd yn canolbwyntio ar y canlynol: Newidiadau i ddeddfwriaeth tai a chyfrifoldebau landlordiaid Tystysgrifau Perfformiad Ynni (EPCs) a safonau eiddo Cofrestru, trwyddedu a chydymffurfio Camau ymarferol y gall landlordiaid eu cymryd nawr i baratoi ar gyfer newidiadau yn y dyfodol. Dywedodd y Cynghorydd Matthew Dorrance, Dirprwy Arweinydd ac Aelod Cabinet dros Bowys Decach: “Mae landlordiaid lleol yn rhan hanfodol o system dai Powys, yn enwedig yn ein cymunedau gwledig. Rydym am gefnogi’r rhai sy’n darparu cartrefi o ansawdd da drwy leihau dryswch ac ansicrwydd a chynnig cyngor clir a syml. “Drwy gydweithio’n agos â landlordiaid a gwrando ar y materion maen nhw’n eu codi, gallwn gryfhau perthnasoedd, gwella safonau, a helpu i greu marchnad dai decach a mwy sefydlog ledled y sir.” Mae’r Cynghorydd Jeremy Pugh, cynghorydd sir dros Lanfair-ym-Muallt a landlord ei hun, wedi croesawu sefydlu Fforwm y Landlordiaid. “Mae landlordiaid yn delio â llawer o newid ar hyn o bryd, a gall hynny deimlo’n llethol – yn enwedig i landlordiaid lleol llai,” meddai’r Cynghorydd Pugh. “Mae’r fforwm hwn yn ymwneud â rhoi cyfle i bobl ofyn cwestiynau, cael gwybodaeth ddibynadwy, a chlywed yn uniongyrchol gan y rhai sy’n gyfrifol am gyngor a gorfodi. Fel landlord fy hun, rwy’n gwybod pa mor bwysig yw’r eglurder hwnnw.” Anogir landlordiaid preifat i gofrestru a chyflwyno cwestiynau drwy e-bostio housing@powys.gov.uk. Bydd unrhyw gwestiynau a gyflwynir yn caniatáu i’r cyngor lunio’r agenda o amgylch y materion sydd bwysicaf yn lleol. Lle bo modd, darperir ymatebion cyn y digwyddiad fel y gall y fforwm ei hun ganolbwyntio ar drafodaeth fanylach. DIWEDD

13 May 2026
Private landlords across Powys are being invited by the county council to take part in a new forum, created to offer practical support and reassurance as the housing sector faces significant legislative and regulatory change.

The Landlords Forum, which has been launched by Powys County Council, has been created specifically in response to concerns raised by local landlords, many of whom are facing new legal requirements around property standards, energy efficiency and tenant management.

The forum, which will take place from 5pm on Monday, June 29 at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, will bring together housing specialists from the council as well as Rent Smart Wales representatives, will focus on:
Changes to housing legislation and landlord responsibilities
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and property standards
Registration, licensing and compliance Practical steps landlords can take now to prepare for future changes.

Cllr Matthew Dorrance, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, said: “Local landlords are an essential part of Powys’ housing system, particularly in our rural communities. We want to support those who provide good‑quality homes by reducing confusion and uncertainty and offering clear, straightforward advice. “By working closely with landlords and listening to the issues they raise, we can strengthen relationships, improve standards, and help create a fairer, more stable housing market across the county.” Cllr Jeremy Pugh, county councillor for Builth Wells and a landlord himself, has welcomed the establishment of the Landlords Forum. “Landlords are dealing with a lot of change at the moment, and that can feel overwhelming – especially for smaller, local landlords,” said Cllr Pugh. “This forum is about giving people the chance to ask questions, get reliable information, and hear directly from those responsible for advice and enforcement. As a landlord myself, I know how important that clarity is.” Private landlords are encouraged to register and submit questions by emailing housing@powys.gov.uk. Any questions submitted will allow the council to shape the agenda around the issues that matter most locally. Where possible, responses will be provided ahead of the event so that the forum itself can focus on more detailed discussion. ENDS

Notice: Support is available for rising heating oil costs.

Support is available for rising heating oil costs.

Apply to the DAF: https://www.gov.wales/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf

If you’re vulnerable, our Money Advice Team can help you apply: https://en.powys.gov.uk/moneyadvice?ccp=true

Council tenants can also get help from our Financial Support Officers

There may be a short delay due to high demand.

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♻️ 🗓 Recycling and waste collection days change in March 2026 Most homes in Powys will have a new waste collection and recycling day starting on Monday 2 March 2026. Powys County Council will introduce new and improved collection routes to make the recycling and waste service more efficient. These changes mean that many households will have a new collection day. Residents will receive a letter by mail confirming their new collection day before the change takes place.

What you need to know: New collection days start on: Monday 2 March 2026 Food Waste and Recycling: Weekly collection Non-recyclable waste: Collection every three weeks Put your recycling and waste out by: 7.30am on your collection day

Why are collection days changing? Collecting recycling and waste from more than 69,000 homes across 2,000 square miles is challenging. We regularly review our collection routes to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs. When we create or review our collection routes, we look at many factors. These include where new homes are built, changes made to roads, new or upgraded vehicles, changes to environmental la
ws, pressures on the council’s budget, and how our service impacts on carbon emissions. Because of this, we have changed the collection days to some households.

More information, including frequently asked questions, and details of collection day and dates can be found online at:https://cy.powys.gov.uk/Diwrnodcasglubiniau

Publication of audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Regulation 15(5) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) requires that by 30 September 2025,FELINFACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL publish its accounting statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 together with any certificate, opinion, or report issued, given or made by the Auditor General.

The accounting statements, in the form of an annual return, have been published on the Council’s website. However, the Auditor General has not yet issued his audit opinion and report and therefore the accounts are published before the conclusion of the audit. The annual return will be published along with the Auditor General’s report and opinion when the audit is completed.

https://www.felinfachcommunitycouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CTCs_Annual_Return_2025_Eng-1.docx

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The workshop is called ‘Digital Ninja’ and it is especially well suited for parents and/or grandparents who want to develop their digital skills, understand online risks and how to protect themselves and others online. There are sessions at Y Gaer are on Oct 10^th at 10am, 11am and 12pm, followed by a free drop in in the afternoon.

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Have you heard about the valuable work that Citizens Advice do on a daily basis?
Would you like to be involved at a strategic level to move us forward?

Citizens Advice Powys offers Free, Independent, Impartial and Confidential advice and support to those living in Powys, with any problem.
Our charitable status means we need a board of Trustees as part of our governance structure to operate, making this an essential role within the organisation.
Have you heard about the valuable work that Citizens Advice do on a daily basis?
Would you like to be involved at a strategic level to move us forward?
We are currently seeking independent, confident, knowledgeable and experienced people to join our Board.
The Trustees meet quarterly, normally virtually, to help guide us in our decision making. If you could spare us 3 hours per month to share your expertise, you would be contributing to a unique public service that often offers a lifeline to those most in need.
Sound interesting? – Why not contact our Chief Officer, Yasmin Bell for an informal chat about the role. T: 01686 617641 or email CEO@powyslca.org

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A BIG THANK YOU GOES TO THIS MAN, IAN ROWLANDS, FOR ALL THE HELP THAT HE GIVES THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, FROM ERECTNG BIRD BOXES, LITTER PICKING, PLANTING TREES, EMPTYING BINS, AND MUCH MORE!

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Powys Dyslexia Support Group

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Powys Dyslexia Support Group will cease to operate from 21stMay 2022 and the Face Book Page will no longer be updated or monitored.

For information relating to Dyslexia the organisations listed below may be useful.

Tutors and Assessors

Bangor University Assessment Centre www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/disability/assessment_centre.php.en

British Dyslexia Association tutor List : https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Dyslexia Guild Tutor List: https://dyslexiaguild.org.uk

Patoss Tutor List : https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

Specific Learning Differences Standards Committee tutor list : https://www.sasc.org.uk

Exam Access Arrangements

Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations for exams and tests and applies to most of the awarding bodies (Reviewed Yearly)

www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AA_regs_21-22_FINAL.pdf

Exam Guidance for National Tests

AQA | Exams admin | Special consideration: https://www.aqa.org.uk

SEN Code of Practise for Wales:

https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-03/the-additional-learning-needs-code-for-wales-2021.pdf ( reviewed yearly)

Other Organizations

BDA www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Dyslexia Action: https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice): https://www.ipsea.org.uk

Made by Dyslexia: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Patoss Tutor List : https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

SASC: https://www.sasc.org.uk

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Carers Allowance is the lowest benefit of its kind at £64.60 per week. It is the main benefit for people caring unpaid for family or friends. We want to see Carer’s Allowance significantly increased for all carers in the UK.

In Scotland, Carer’s Allowance is going up by £8.50 per week, to the same level as Jobseeker’s Allowance. In the short term we want Carer’s Allowance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be raised by at least £8.50, to match the changes being made in Scotland.

Carers UK is sending a letter on behalf of the 6.5 million carers in the UK to Secretary of State, Esther McVey, calling for Carer’s Allowance to be raised to the level of Jobseeker’s Allowance

Please add your signature to this petition, you do not have to be a carer, just to care and it only takes a few minutes.

Fairer for Carers

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A spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people

EnvisAGE is a discussion journal edited by Age Cymru. It aims to explore issues affecting older people, stimulate discussion and share good practice.

In editions of EnvisAGE, we shine a spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. We look at the reasons for loneliness, and explore a broad range of possible approaches to reducing it to improve well being and quality of life.