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Let’s Talk: Living in Powys is our annual resident survey. It gives people who live in Powys the chance to share their views on life in the county – what matters most to them, their experiences of their local area, and how they feel about Council services. The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where improvements are needed, so future decisions and services better reflect the needs of local communities.
The following stats are based on the 151 residents from the Welshpool and Montgomery locality who responded to the Let's Talk: Living in Powys survey in 2025 (from the total Powys sample of 1,197).
Your Area
| Statement | Welshpool and Montgomery Locality | Powys - overall figures |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfied with the local area as a place to live. | 66% | 71% |
| Agree that people in the local area get on well and help each other. | 68% | 76% |
| Agree that people in the local area pull together to improve the local area. | 54% | 63% |
| Agree that they feel part of the local area. | 61% | 69% |
| Agree that the local area is well looked after. | 43% | 48% |
| Agree that the local area has a clean environment. | 58% | 61% |
| Agree that the air quality in the local area is good. | 71% | 82% |
| Agree that there are enough green spaces in the local area. | 72% | 79% |
| Feel safe when they are outside in the local area during the day. | 87% | 88% |
| Feel safe when they are outside in the local area after dark. | 54% | 70% |
| Would recommend Powys as a place to live. | 79% | 80% |
Your Council
| Statement | Welshpool and Montgomery Locality | Powys - overall figures |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfied with the way Powys County Council runs things. | 26% | 28% |
| Think the council provides services of a high quality. | 45% | 48% |
| Think the council provides services that represent value for money. | 35% | 38% |
| Think the council takes residents' views into account when making a decision. | 23% | 22% |
| Think the council acts on the concerns of local residents. | 23% | 23% |
| Think the council keeps residents well informed about the services it provides. | 29% | 33% |
| Agree that contacting the council is simple. | 36% | 39% |
| Agree that accessing up to date information about council services is easy. | 36% | 37% |
| Agree that council staff are approachable and friendly. | 34% | 44% |
| Agree that the council lets people know how it's performing. | 14% | 16% |
| Say that council services are always available in their preferred language. | 82% | 85% |
| Say that council services are always available in a format that is accessible to them. | 68% | 68% |
| Prefer to get information about the council from the council website. | 83% | 79% |
| Are aware that there are a number of council meetings that the public can attend in person or online. | 46% | 46% |
Local Democracy
| Statement | Welshpool and Montgomery Locality | Powys - overall figures |
|---|---|---|
| Voted in the most recent council election. | 62% | 77% |
| Didn't vote because they didn’t know who the local candidates were or what they stood for. | 48% | 28% |
| Aware of all of the responsibilities of local councillor. | 26% | 34% |
| Know who their local councillor is. | 73% | 75% |
| Have tried to contact their local councillor and 70% found it easy to contact them. | 47% | 51% |
| Say email is their preferred way to contact their councillor. | 81% | 82% |
View more statistics about your area on our wellbeing information bank
Page last updated: 13 Mar 2026, 03:16 PM
