New Powys member wants to work with town council to improve Llandrindod Wells

The new Powys County Councillor for Llandrindod Wells South wants to join forces with the town council to improve life in the town.

Councillor Lauren D'Silva was elected on May 7 at a by-election, following the resignation of former Councillor Josie Ewing.

Councillor D'Silva joined June's meeting of Llandrindod Wells Town Council.

She said: “I would like to foster a better relationship with the town council because I know we can get a lot more done if we can combine forces for the residents of the town.

“I have not got a magic wand to fix things.

“But I am hoping and aiming to run regular surgeries for the residents.”

Councillor D'Silva urged town councillors to keep their eyes open and report issues as soon as they can to Powys County Council to make sure things do not go down hill and get worse.

She told councillors she is on the learning and skills committee, which is good as she is a former teacher and she is also on the licensing committee but she said mainly she is on the county council to look after the resident of Llandrindod Wells South.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Kim Nicholls asked if Councillor D'Silva could submit a monthly report to the town council or attend the meeting and have a slot on the agenda. Councillor D'Silva was keen to do that.

Councillor Steve Sims asked if the county council is looking into the provision of waste discharge facilities in Powys ahead of the Tour De France next year because he said he tours around a lot and he has not seen any.

He said many of the spectators will come in motorhomes and follow the route of the race and he said they have had problems previously at Llandrindod Wells lake with people disposing of the waste incorrectly.

Councillor D'Silva said she would look into that.

She urged the council to email her or Facebook her on her councillor page if they need to contact her.