FELINFACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011, Section 116
Notice of Co-Option
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Felinfach Community Council intends to Co-opt ONE member to fill the vacancy that exist in
the office of Councillor for the Llanfilo Community (Ward).
Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who meet the following qualifications and are interested in representing their community on the aforementioned Community Council. You must be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of any member state of the European Union citizen or a qualifying foreign citizen and not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom or have indefinite leave to remain. You must be 18 years of age or over; and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or
- during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or
- your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or
- you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Community or within 4.8 kilometres of it.[1]
If you wish to be considered for co-option for the vacant seats(s) or want more information regarding the role of a Community Councillor please contact the Proper Officer, Clerk to the Council Community on 07971 160396 or felinfachcommunitycouncil18@outlook.com
by 12th March 2026
Dated this day Thursday 12th February 2026
[1] Certain people are disqualified from standing, and these include paid officers of the community council, anyone subject to bankruptcy restriction orders and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.
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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 |
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Cau’r ffordd dros dro /Temporary road closure
| Math o gyfyngiad/Type of restriction: | Cau’r ffordd yn gyfan / Full Closure |
| Cyf:/Ref: | BC006MQOSA2WNME1WG0TRW5H |
| Hawliau Tramwy Cyhoeddus / Public Rights of Way: | |
| Rhif y Ffordd/Road no: Footpath no: | U0201 |
| Lleoliad/Location: | LLANDEFALLE, BRECON, LD3 0UH |
| Dyddiad ac amser/ Dates and times: | 8am-4pm ar /on 17 March 2026 |
| Ymgeisydd:/Applicant: | MJ Quinn / Openreach |
| Gwaith:/Works: | Replace a defective pole in the verge |
| Caniat?u mynediad i gerbydau’r gwasanaethau brys / Emergency Vehicle Access Provision: | Bydd ar gael / Will be maintained |
| Caniat?u 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) |
copy of the map showing the location for the works.
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Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; Section 14(2)
Short Term Notice
The County of Powys
County classified Road C0061 LLANDEFALLE, BRECON.
Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles.
Powys County Council gives notice that from 9 February 2026 (8am-4pm), a traffic order is prohibiting any vehicular traffic from proceeding a length of the C0061 LLANDEFALLE, BRECON.
The closure is on behalf of MJ Quinn / Openreach, while they do works to replace a pole in the verge.
Residents access will be maintained.
Emergency vehicles access will be maintained.
The alternative route will be signposted.
Further information may be obtained from GT Williams.
Streetworks section, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 5LG
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What are the thoughts of Felinfach & Llanfilo residents on having a clothes Recycling box in the Village?
| Online safety advice – shopping and job seeking |
| Dear resident, We all know or have heard about someone who’s bought clothes, tech or even a car on the internet … only for it to never arrive. Sometimes it’s because of an admin error, but more often than not, they’ve been manipulated by a fraudster. Maybe it’s even happened to you. Buying online is convenient and often cheaper — but it’s also one of the biggest hunting grounds for fraudsters. Ahead of Black Friday, why not take some time to read Get Safe Online’s latest online shopping tips either via the leaflet attached or on our website: Purchase Scams – Get Safe Online Secondly, if you, or someone you know, are seeking a seasonal job this Christmas, try our new Job Seekers Tool Page – featuring seven free-to-use tools to check if the job you are looking at is a genuine opportunity or a scam. With a massive increase in employment scams, coupled with pre-festive season demands for extra staff in certain sectors, this new page will help stop you becoming a victim in this way if you are looking work. Safe Jobseeker Tools – Get Safe Online Many thanks the Get Safe Online team Attachments Nov25_Purchase_scams_Leaflet.pdf |
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.
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Llandefalle Ward has a new Notice Board, Brynhaul Kiosk will be used as a Notice Board instead of Llandefalle Church, Please feel free to display your public and community notices.
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 10th 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.
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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.
Featured articles include:
· No one should have no one – older people’s experiences of loneliness
· Loneliness in later life: what are the risk factors?
· Combatting loneliness amongst older people- prioritise and mobilise!
· The Men’s Sheds movement in Wales – an insight from the Squirrel’s Nest
· OlympAGE Games provides a festival of fun sporting activities for older people
· Gwanwyn clubs: ‘…and now for something completely different!’
· Reducing loneliness and social isolation in older people? The role of the third sector and public policy in Wales
· It’s going to take a new kind of village: addressing loneliness in an ageing population
Sadly, at the beginning of December 2017, the Chair of Age Cymru’s Board of Trustees, Meirion Hughes, passed away following a brief illness. As a member of the EnvisAGE editorial board, Meirion made a significant contribution to the success of the journal. We therefore dedicate this edition of EnvisAGE to his lasting memory.
If you would like more information about EnvisAGE please visit http://bit.ly/EnvisAGE or contact Dr Ceri Cryer ceri.cryer@agecymru.org.uk
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