Appendix 1: Notice of appointment of the date for the
exercise of electors’ rights
Llanelwedd Community Council
Financial year ending 31 March 2026
1. Date of announcement 1 st June 2026
2. 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:
Clerk Mrs M COX
Tel: 019820553657
llanelweddc@ymail.com
between the hours of 10am and 5pm on Monday to Friday
commencing on 06 July 2026 and ending on 31 July 2026
3. 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
The UK Government has launched the Help for Households campaign which draws together information on the support packages it has put in place to help ease the impact of the cost of living crisis. There are 41 schemes available to support citizens, all of which can be found on the new Help for Households website
As part of their campaign, they have also introduced a toolkit for stakeholders which includes downloadable posters, social media copy and newsletters for partners. It also provides information for frontline workers on how to support the people they work with to access the help that is available toolkit for stakeholders
Cyngor Cymuned LLANELWEDD Community Council
Annual Report of Llanelwedd Community Council 2025-2026
The AGM for the Community Council was held in May. Cllr Ms. Laura Price-Davies was proposed to be Chairman again for the coming year Cllr Ms. Sian Price-Davies was proposed for the position of Vice
Chairman Both candidates were unopposed and agreed to accept the positions and Cllr Ms. Laura Price-Davies took the Chair.
The Cllrs representing the Llanelwedd Community Council are as below: –
| Chairman | Ms. Laura Price-Davies |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | Ms. Sian Davies |
| Community Councillors | Mr. Eddie Thomas, Mr Steve Frost, Mr Tudor Gethin Ms. Yvette Bridgeman & Ms. Christina Powell |
| Clerk | Ms. Megan Cox
Telephone 01982 553657 Email: llanelweddc@ymail.com. |
The elected County Councillor for the community of Llanelwedd is Mr Gareth Jones and the C.Cllr. has attended the meetings this past year. C.Cllr G Jones has kept the Community Cllrs
informed of issues, concerns and matters which arise in meeting at County Hall and area meeting he attends.
Income and Expenditure
The Community Council’s income comes from the precept payment by Powys County Council and for the year 2025-2026 was £3000 Total Balances £6
Staff cost £1000 Other expenditure £2173.19
Donations were given to:
£300 to Builth Wells Community Support
£150 was also donated to the Edw YFC
£300 to Wales Air Ambulance
£200 towards the restoration of Mr Thomas Lant’s grave at the local church
The audit was sent to the audit office in Cardiff
No issues of concern were raised by the Wales Audit office
Planning:
10 Planning applications were sent from Powys County Council to the Community Council for comments. All of the applications were given approval by the Cllrs.
The matter of Grade 2 building Pencerrig is still ongoing. C.Cllr G Jones has been in contact with the Planning Department regarding the matter and reports back to the Community Council on
updates.
Emergency Ambulance Service EMRTS
Information regarding the re-siting of the Air Ambulance base at Welshpool has been sent regularly to the Community Council and their discussions are ongoing.. C.Cllr G. Jones has attended some of those meetings and reported back to the Community Council Highway Matters
Notice of various works being done by the Trunk Road Agency was sent to the Community Council and placed on the web page.
The Community Council were informed of works proposed for other roads in the Community area and their duration. This information was placed on the web page for their duration. Speeding in Llanfaredd had been brought to the attention of the Cllrs. P.C.C. had investigated and noted that there was speeding along this section .They will continue to monitor the situation.
Information was discussed regarding the review of 20mph in residential area.
Cllr. Steve Frost is working with NMWTRA with regard to the landscaping of the roundabout. They were initially supportive but Cllr Frost waits for more information regarding the proposal.
The road in Builth Road had been a concern for the residents in the area. This was brought to the attention of P.C.C. and has now been resurfaced.
School Parking
Concern has been raised from residents regarding the issue of parking while dropping off/collecting children at school. Even with the 20ph now in place there is stil at concern at the beginning and end of the school day, The Council has written to NMWTRA asking for their suggestions. The Community Council ask if the flashing lights could be repositioned to reinforce the speed limit nearer the school.
Wind Farm and associated works
Information has been discussed regarding Bute Energy Aberedw Energy Park Green GEN and Towy Valey. This project has been and still is an ongoing matter. Throughout the year meeting have been held and Cllrs have attended, consultations have taken place but will almost certain continue being an issue for the next 6 months.
Coronation of Charles 111
The Community Council held a celebration of this event by the lighting of a beacon at Maengowyn kindly given permission by Cllr T Gethin. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Flooding
The Council has been in contact with NRW, the RWAS and P.C.C. regarding the concern over flooding which impacts on the Hall and School. The Cllrs. met with Jane Dodds MS and she is taking on some of the issues. The RWAS will look at the brook which is one of the main concern regarding the flooding. Some work has been done to mitigate the effects but the Council have expressed their concerns on the time taken with other aspects raised.
The Bio Diversity Plan has been drawn up and available on the web page
Meetings of the Llanelwedd Community Council will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Jubilee Hall 7.30pm with no meeting in August
