- Council Control: LD/Lab
- Conservatives 13
- Labour 9
- Liberal Democrats 22
- Green 1
- Plaid 4
- Other 19
Powys Independents 13, Reform UK 4, 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.
Four councillors joined Reform UK in March 2025 (two from Conservative, two from Powys Independents). Plaid Cymru gained Machynlleth from an Independent at a byelection on 9 October.
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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