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Vale of Grwyney

The community of The Vale of Grwyney is the most south-easterly community in Powys. The area is defined by two valleys: the Grwyne Fechan (to the west) and the Grwyne Fawr (on the eastern boundary) which rise in the high Black Mountains and converge near Llanbedr before joining the river Usk,…Continue reading “Vale of Grwyney”

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Ordnance Survey map of the Vale of Grwyney area with community area limits marked as an overlay

Planning

The Vale of Grwyney Community Council is a statutory consultee and as such is invited by the Brecon Beacons National…

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A view of the uplands in the Black Mountains, south Wales with buildings in the foreground

Contact the Clerk

Contact the Council Clerk Maria JamesPleasant ViewFforest Coal PitNP7 7LH Phone: 01873 890777Email: valeofgrwyneycc@gmail.com Please note the clerk is employed…

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Bark Path and wooden structures in the Vale of Grwyney

About the Community Council

The Vale of Grwyney Community Council comprises nine Councillors elected to represent the Wards of Llanbedr and Llangenny &…

Archived Articles

Well Done Llanbedr…..!!

16 Jul 201619 Sep 2018

Congratulations to the Pupils of Foundation Phase in Llanbedr School who were awarded third place at the Royal Welsh Show for their entry in the decorated wheelbarrow competition. Well done to all involved..!!!

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Powys residents reminded plastic film will not be collected

8 Jun 20168 Jun 2016

Powys households are being reminded that plastic bags and film will not be collected if put out for collection in the kerbside red recycling box. Stretchy plastic items such as…

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Benches…benches… benches galore!!

18 May 201620 Apr 2018

As you are doubtless aware the last few winters have proved extremely wet.. and windy. These conditions, combined with age, caused the noticeboards in Llangenny and Glangrwyney to suffer from rot, condensation and general decay.…

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… something’s changed in Glangrwyney

18 May 201623 May 2016

Those observant amongst you may have “noticed” something’s changed in Glangrwyney…… The Vale of Grwyney Community Council is pleased to report funding from the Big Lottery has enabled the Council…

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Llanbedr School’s Easter Extravaganza!!

23 Mar 201611 Mar 2025

Llanbedr Church in Wales School recently celebrated the approach of the holiday by holding an Easter Extravaganza . The celebrations kicked off with an Easter bonnet parade where the children…

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Can you help resolve the puzzle of the WW1 Prisoner of War camp at Glangrwyney?

6 Mar 201615 Mar 2016

During the First World War there was a prisoner of war camp in Glangrwyney. It was one of three in the then Crickhowell RDC area, the others being near Pen-y-gaer…

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Low Cost Housing is now available in Llanbedr…

16 Feb 201624 May 2017

Interested?? Contact Wales & West Housing Association straightaway if you wish to apply ..... Don't miss out!!!

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Is dog fouling an issue?

21 Jan 201621 Jan 2016

Powys County Council is currently seeking views from residents about dog fouling and has launched a survey to establish how big an issue it is in communities and if there are…

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Interested in the affordable housing in Llanbedr?

22 Dec 201512 Jan 2016

If you are interested in the affordable housing currently being built in Llanbedr please ensure your name is registered on Powys County Council's Housing List and contact Wales & West…