News and Updates
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🌿 Cenotaph Bench Update – and We’d Like Your Ideas 🌿
Following the replacement of the two old wooden benches near the Cenotaph, we received a number of comments from residents who were understandably fond of the original seating. Unfortunately, the old benches had reached the point where they were no longer safe to remain in use, so they were removed…
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Further Work at Shiloh Cemetery Uncovers Previously Hidden Graves
Caersws Community Council has continued its programme of work to care for, improve and preserve Shiloh Cemetery, following our earlier update on the management of Llanwnog and Shiloh cemeteries. As part of this work, a large and well-established yew tree within Shiloh Cemetery has recently been carefully coppiced. Over many…
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Caersws Represented in Severn Together Flood Campaign
Caersws Flood Action Group has been represented in the recent Severn Together campaign, which brought communities from across Powys and Shropshire together to call for stronger, long-term action on flooding along the River Severn. Councillor Malcolm Carroll, representing the Caersws Flood Action Group and Caersws Community Council, took part in…
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Community Speedwatch – Can You Help?
Earlier this year, Caersws Community Council highlighted concerns raised by residents about road and pedestrian safety in and around Caersws. As part of that work, we also held an opportunity for residents to meet councillors and discuss local issues. One of the ideas raised was establishing a Community Speedwatch group for the Caersws…
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Vandalism to Community Artwork at Caersws Railway Station
Caersws Community Council is aware that one of the ceramic statues at Caersws Railway Station has recently been vandalised. Following a notification from Transport for Wales re the damage, we contacted the Mid Wales Arts Centre who have professionally repaired the damage. While it is disappointing to see this damage,…