What matters to you? Have your say at a Community Conversation near you

We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by taking part in our Community Conversations.

These events give Powys residents the chance to share what matters most to them, highlight gaps in local services, and suggest practical improvements they’d like to see in their area.

Most events will also feature a Community Fair, where you can meet local groups, discover available support, and find out what’s happening in your community.

We’ve already held successful events in Crickhowell and Llanwrtyd Wells, where residents valued the opportunity to connect, network, and share their ideas for their communities.

List of upcoming events:

Llanidloes – Thursday 6th November, 12:30 – 14:30, Minerva Arts Centre, 2 High St, Llanidloes SY18 6BY (Community Conversation only, no Community Fair) 

Hay-on-Wye – Wednesday 12th November, 10:00 – 13:00, Bowling Club, Brecon Rd, HR3 5DY

Brecon – Thursday 13th November, 10:00 – 13:00, Barn at Brynich, LD3 7SH

Rhayader – Tuesday 18th November, 10:00 – 13:00, Rhayader Leisure Centre, North Street, LD6 5BU

Llandrindod Wells – Thursday 20th November, 10:00 – 13:00, PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, LD1 6DF

Presteigne – Saturday 22nd November, 10:00 – 13:00, Presteigne Memorial Hall, Station Road, LD8 2DU

Ystradgynlais – Wednesday 26th November, 10:00 – 13:00, Welfare Hall, Brecon Rd, SA9 1JJ

Newtown – Thursday 27th November, 10:00 – 13:00, Newtown Football Club, Park Lane, SY16 1EN

Montgomery – Tuesday 2nd December, 10:00 – 13:00, Montgomery Town Hall, Broad Street, SY15 6PH

Llanfair Caereinion – Wednesday 3rd December, 10:00 – 13:00, Llanfair Institute, Bridge Street, SY21 0RY

Knighton – Thursday 4th December, 10:00 – 13:00, Knighton Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, LD7 1DR

Welshpool – Thursday 4th December, 10:00 – 13:00, Cowshacc, Oldford Lane, SY21 7TE

Builth Wells – Monday 8th December, 12:30 – 14:30, TIC Building, The Groe, LD2 3BL (Community Conversation only, no Community Fair) 

Machynlleth – Wednesday 10th December, 10:00 – 13:00,  Y Plas, Plas Grounds, Pentrerhedyn Street, SY20 8ER

Llanfyllin -Thursday 11th December, 10:00 – 13:00, Llanfyllin Public Institute, High Street, SY22 5AA

See our events calendar for more details: https://www.pavo.org.uk/events/

Everyone in Powys is invited to join the conversation – whether by attending a local event or completing a short online survey about life in the county. 

We’d love to see you at an event. You don’t need to book, but if you’d like to let us know you’re coming, just email: community.conversations@pavo.org.uk

Does your organisation want a space at an event? Email us at: community.conversations@pavo.org.uk and we’ll send you a booking form.

The events are part of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund programme and are supported by Powys County Council.