Notice on Dog Fouling
It has been brought to our attention that there has recently been lot of dog mess around the grounds of Buttington Trewern CP school and the Community Centre. This is a major health issue, especially to the children who attend the school and are regularly playing in that area.
Whilst we realise most dog owners are caring, responsible individuals, there are still some people who do not clean up after their pets. Anyone who fails to clear up after their dog can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £100. If the case goes to court this could cost the owner or person in charge of the animal up to £1,000. The law states that being unaware a dog has fouled or not having a suitable bag is not a reasonable excuse.
We do have CCTV at the school and we are also increasing the number of cameras in that vicinity, as well as increasing the monitoring of the CCTV. If anyone is caught not cleaning up after their dog, we will report you and we ask that if you do see anyone offending, please report it at the following link…
https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/4511/Report-dog-fouling
PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG!
Duty Planning Officer Telephone Line
Powys County Council’s Duty Planning Officer telephone line will go live from Monday 26th February to assist with all general planning queries.
The duty planning officer will offer free, general planning advice and support. This advice will signpost and guide callers to the relevant planning policy/legislation and to procedures within Planning Services. This will complement the information that can be found on the Council’s website Planning - Powys County Council including the Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions - Powys County Council
This service is available by telephone Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm. Please note that the duty officer is only available from 2pm - 4pm on Tuesdays.
The duty officer will be able to assist with:
- Informal advice on permitted development enquiries and general planning advice. Please note that this advice will be informal and given without prejudice to any future decision made on a planning application by the Local Planning Authority. Should you require a formal written response, you will need to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate or submit a pre-planning application enquiry.
- The procedure for how a planning application is processed once validated.
- Advice on how to submit an alleged planning enforcement complaint for investigation.
The duty officer will not be able to:
- Provide pre-application advice for specific project proposal. Such queries must use the Apply for Planning Permission and / or Pre-planning application advice services available on the Council’s website.
- Discuss the technical merits of a live planning application, a determined application, a planning appeal or a planning enforcement case. For most planning applications, callers will be directed to the latest position which can be found on the Council’s planning portal website Simple Search (powys.gov.uk). Applicants should contact their appointed planning agent in the first instance, or the relevant planning officer.
- Review plans or the merits of a planning application or whether a development complies with a planning approval.
- Provide information related to drainage, land ownership or boundary locations.
- Assist with personal searches.
- Advise on planning matters located within Bannau Brycheiniog.
The Duty Planning Officer role is provided by planning officers from within the Planning Service including planning and enforcement officers. Please note that all advice provided will be informal and given without prejudice to any future decision made by the Local Planning Authority.
The Duty Planning Officer Telephone Line is: 01597 827272.
Burgess Land Trust – Community Grants Available
The Burgess Land Trust is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Scheme. Funding is available for local community groups, charities, and organisations working on projects that benefit residents within the Welshpool area.
If you have a project that could make a positive difference locally, we encourage you to apply.
📅 Deadline for applications: 31st August 2025
📄 For full details and how to apply, click below: