- Council Control: LD/Lab
- Conservatives 14
- Labour 9
- Liberal Democrats 22
- Green 1
- Plaid 3
- Other 18
- Vacant 1
Independent Group 7, Independents for Powys 6, Non-affiliated 5. 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.
Rhiwcynon is vacant (held by an Independent).
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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