Did you know that Powys County Council (PCC) has a dedicated online service where residents can report a wide range of local issues?
Whether you’re out walking, driving through the village or simply notice something that needs attention, you can help keep Caersws and our surrounding communities safe, tidy and well maintained by reporting it directly to PCC.
🔎 What can you report?
The online service covers a wide range of issues, including:
🚗 Roads and Pavements – Potholes, damaged road surfaces, pavements and road signs.
💡 Street Lighting – Faulty or damaged streetlights.
🌳 Hedges, Trees and Verges – Overgrown vegetation causing obstructions or safety concerns.
🚶 Public Rights of Way – Blocked footpaths, damaged stiles, broken gates, missing signs and overgrown paths.
💧 Drainage and Flooding – Blocked highway drains, standing water and flooding on roads.
🗑️ Litter and Fly-Tipping – Illegally dumped rubbish, litter and overflowing bins.
🚏 Bus Shelters and Street Furniture – Damage to bus shelters, barriers and other highway infrastructure.
🐕 Dog Fouling – Problems with dog waste in public areas.
🚦 Other Highway Issues – Damaged bridges, walls, cattle grids and traffic lights.
And many more!
📝 How do you report a problem?
It’s straightforward:
- Visit the PCC reporting website using the link below.
- Select the type of problem you want to report.
- Provide the location and a description of the issue.
- Add photographs where the form allows – these can be particularly helpful.
- Submit your report.
🔗 PCC Report a Problem:
https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/816/Report
🥾 A SPECIAL NOTE FOR WALKERS – HELP LOOK AFTER OUR PUBLIC FOOTPATHS!
We’re fortunate to have a wonderful network of public footpaths, bridleways and countryside walks around Caersws and our neighbouring communities.
However, paths can become overgrown, gates and stiles damaged, signs go missing, and occasionally routes become obstructed.
PCC has a dedicated “Report a concern with a right of way” service, allowing walkers to report issues they encounter.
You can access it through the main reporting page or use the dedicated Public Rights of Way mapping portal:
🗺️ Public Rights of Way Mapping Portal:
https://prow.powys.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx
The portal allows you to identify public rights of way on an interactive map and report problems with specific routes.
You can make a report as a guest, but if you’re a regular walker, it may be worth registering for an account on the mapping portal to make it easier to use the service regularly.
By reporting problems, walkers can play an important role in helping keep our countryside paths accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
⚠️ IMPORTANT – Reporting an Immediate Danger
If you come across an issue that presents an immediate danger to the public, particularly on a road or pavement, please do not rely on the online reporting form.
Instead, contact Powys County Council directly so the issue can be brought to their attention urgently.
📞 PCC Contact Numbers:
- 0345 602 7035 – During normal office hours
- 01597 827005 or 0345 054 4847 – Outside normal office hours
For an urgent safety concern involving a public right of way, such as a collapsing footbridge, PCC also provides the number 01597 827500.
If there is an immediate threat to life, call 999.
🤝 Why is reporting important?
With such a large rural county to maintain, reporting problems helps PCC identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
By reporting an issue directly, you help ensure it reaches the appropriate team for assessment and any necessary action.
Caersws Community Council also welcomes residents raising local concerns with us, particularly where issues affect the wider community. However, for matters managed by PCC, using the online reporting service is a useful first step.
📌 A small action can make a big difference.
If you spot something that needs attention around Caersws, Clatter, Llanwnog or our surrounding communities, please consider taking a few minutes to report it.
Together, we can all play a part in looking after the places where we live.
