Llanidloes hosts final Severn Valley water drop-in event

Llanidloes and Llanfyllin were the final stops for the latest round of public drop-in events held as part of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme.

The session in the town concluded a programme of nine events across the upper Severn catchment in Powys and Shropshire, giving residents, landowners and community groups the chance to review emerging water management information and speak directly with members of the project team.

Attendees were able to ask questions and offer practical insights, with organisers saying the feedback will help shape the developing draft strategy ahead of a further round of consultation later this year.

Powys County Council Cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, Glyn Preston, attended the Llanidloes event and thanked residents for taking part.

“As Powys County Council is one of the strategic partners in the SVWMS, it was encouraging to see so many people engaged with the work taking place,” he said.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their interest in the scheme and the progress so far, and I urge people to stay involved as we move toward the development of the draft strategy and the statutory consultation later this year.”

Although the in-person sessions have now finished, the online consultation remains open until 11 March, allowing anyone with an interest in the scheme to submit their views.

The scheme is led by the Environment Agency in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, Powys County Council and Shropshire Council, and funded by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Its aim is to develop a long-term, joined-up water management strategy for the upper Severn which could act as a model for similar projects elsewhere in the UK.

Further information, including consultation materials and feedback forms, is available via the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme website. Enquiries can be sent to SVWMS@environment-agency.gov.uk.