James Evans MS is horrified to hear of the Lib Dem/Labour run Powys County Council’s plans that could mean the closing of Leisure Centres and other local services outside of the four core towns of Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown and Welshpool.
James Evans MS said:
“The Lib Dem/Labour run Council should think hard about its priorities for Powys. Residents are paying higher and higher Council Tax bills and receiving less and less services in return. Many constituents question what they actually get for their Council Tax.
“It is unrealistic for residents to travel up to an hour to access leisure services. Schools will bear the brunt of increased costs to transport children to swimming pools further afield, placing yet more pressure on already squeezed budgets and transport time taking up valuable classroom time.
“I urge each and every community to stand up and fight to keep what little services we have in our towns. Pressure needs to be put to bear on the Lib Dem and Labour County Councillors, as they are the ones making decisions that will decimate many communities."
