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Elgan Hearn

Local Democracy Reporter covering Powys.

Stories by Elgan Hearn

Council rapped over the knuckles by Ombudsman

Council rapped over the knuckles by Ombudsman

A former leader and deputy leader of Powys County Council have received an apology and £1,000 after The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales upheld a complaint they made against the authority.

Mid Wales | Last updated: 10 hours ago

Former councillors are pleased with Ombudsman's decision

Former councillors are pleased with Ombudsman's decision

Mid Wales | Last updated: 10 hours ago

Covert surveillance on illegal tobacco sales rarely happening in Powys

Covert surveillance on illegal tobacco sales rarely happening in Powys

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 12, 2020

Covert surveillance used to investigate illegal tobacco sales

Covert surveillance used to investigate illegal tobacco sales

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 12, 2020

More caravans can be added to holiday park near Machynlleth

More caravans can be added to holiday park near Machynlleth

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 12, 2020

Land near Glasbury sold at a loss.

Land near Glasbury sold at a loss.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 11, 2020

Council stresses its commitment to the Welsh language

Council stresses its commitment to the Welsh language

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 11, 2020

Llanrhaeadr National School refurbishment approved

Llanrhaeadr National School refurbishment approved

Mid Wales | Last updated: 14 hours ago

Arts centre plans for former Machynlleth chapel is refused.

Arts centre plans for former Machynlleth chapel is refused.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 10, 2020

Brecon Market Hall will be sold for £75,000 less than expected.

Brecon Market Hall will be sold for £75,000 less than expected.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 10, 2020

Plans for changes to sculpture park and events shelter at Lake Vyrnwy

Plans for changes to sculpture park and events shelter at Lake Vyrnwy

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 7, 2020

Anti-poverty campaigner urges shops to take cash payments.

Anti-poverty campaigner urges shops to take cash payments.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 7, 2020

Cost of Covid-19 in Powys could be over £20 million

Cost of Covid-19 in Powys could be over £20 million

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 6, 2020

Coronavirus has helped test post-Brexit NHS supply chains.

Coronavirus has helped test post-Brexit NHS supply chains.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 6, 2020

Call to discipline councillor over Welsh language comments

Call to discipline councillor over Welsh language comments

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 5, 2020

Two-week October half-term planned in case of a Covid-19 spike

Two-week October half-term planned in case of a Covid-19 spike

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 5, 2020

Investigation into problems at school

Investigation into problems at school

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 4, 2020

Council urged to use reserves to plug forecast deficit

Council urged to use reserves to plug forecast deficit

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 4, 2020

Call for social media campaign to help with tax woes

Call for social media campaign to help with tax woes

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 4, 2020

The councillors basic salary goes up to £14,218.

The councillors basic salary goes up to £14,218.

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 4, 2020

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