Election set for Newtown town council seat

A Newtown town councillor has resigned, opening up an election for the North Ward.

Cllr Rex Shayler's resignation was announced by Newtown Town Council. He had served since 2018.

A statement from the town council said today: "Your town council would like to take this opportunity to extend its heartfelt thanks to Mr Shayler for his dedication and service to the people of North Ward and the wider Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn community. We wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavours."