Minutes – Full Council – 17/12/2025

Apologies were received from Cllr F Waldron

No declarations of interest were registered.

Members of the public were present but did not speak during the public participation period.

Attendance : Juliet Sagar, Mel Plant, Kate O’Dwyer
Pharmacy
An update was received on the re-establishment of pharmacy services. Four applicants are expected to
bid, followed by a tender process, securing premises, and fit-out. An opening in early April was
confirmed as unrealistic, with June/July being the likely timeframe. Walk-in prescriptions will not be
possible; advance ordering will be required.
Primary Care Funding
The Practice advised that current funding arrangements are not sustainable for a large, rural service area
of approximately 12,000 patients. Reductions in historic funding streams and the withdrawal of recent
support have placed services at risk. Support previously provided by Powys Teaching Health Board has
been withdrawn, with no long-term commitment from Welsh Government. Options discussed included
potential closure of branch surgeries or handing back the contract.

a) Mayors Announcements
- Christmas market was successful and well attended at all venues.

- Attended Council sponsored Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch.
b) County Councillor Announcements
- Llanfyllin Depot at risk again roof needs replacing without it we would be reliant on Welshpool.
- Brook has been cleaned
- Planning enforcement led to the evacuation of land above the workhouse.

a) Cllr Williams – Attended meeting at Surgery and managed Cadet Center for Christmas Market
b) Cllr Wilkinson – Attended Workhouse Meeting, reported that they have made a small profit.
c) Cllr Nazar – Chester Bus Trip well supported, Tanat Valley were excellent.
d) Cllr Mayor advise that he would be taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons.

a) 3 Bridge Street
- Councillors considered the planning notices and raised no objections.
b) Cain Valley Industrial Estate
- Councillors considered the planning notices and raised no objections but requested that the
defibrillator be relocated to a more central location in town.

c) Church View
- Councillors considered the planning notices and raised no objections