Confusion reigns in Powys on holidays during term time 21st December 2015 Russell has called on Powys County Council to review its approach to term time absences after it emerged that the local authority may not be acting in the... Local News
Safety improvements needed for livestock on the Cambrian Line 21st December 2015 Russell has met with Network Rail to discuss a range of issues regarding rail safety on the Cambrian railway line. Local News
AM and MP question increase in burial fees 21st December 2015 Montgomeryshire’s AM and MP have questioned Powys County Council’s intention to increase the fees for bereavement services by 65% from January 2016. Local News
Local politicians meet with HSBC managers 21st December 2015 HSBC has recently announced its decision to close its branches in Llanfyllin and Llanfair Caereinion from Friday 12 th February. Local News
No Christmas cheer from Welsh Government 17th December 2015 As one of its parting shots before the Christmas break, the Welsh Government has delivered a hammer blow to Powys by announcing the biggest cut in local... Local News
Russell slams Welsh Government decision to slash Powys budget 11th December 2015 Russell has reacted with shock and anger to news that the county is to again receive the largest funding cut in Wales. Local News
Changes to planning policy needed to improve mobile coverage 10th December 2015 Russell, who has been at the forefront of the campaign to improve mobile coverage in Mid Wales, has called on the Welsh Government to review its planning... Local News
