Have your say on the draft GROW Powys Economic Strategy

2 March 2026

The people of Powys are being invited to help shape a new long-term Economic Strategy for Powys, the county council has said.

Public engagement on its draft GROW / TYFU Powys Economic Strategy, which sets out a vision for growing a stronger, fairer and greener local economy through to 2040 has begun today (Monday 2^nd March).

The draft strategy focuses on seven key growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, energy, rural and foundational economies, tourism and events, and skills development. It also places strong emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and creating better paid opportunities for people who live and work in Powys.

Cllr Glyn Preston, Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, said: "This strategy sets out an ambitious but practical vision for how we grow the Powys economy in a way that works for our communities, businesses and our environment.

We want this to be shaped by the people of Powys, which is why this engagement is so important. Whether you are a resident, business owner, or community representative, I encourage you to get involved and help us shape the future of our county."

How to get involved

During the engagement period, people can:

• Have their say online by completing a survey on the Council's Engagement Hub: https://www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/grow-powys
• Share views offline, with printed surveys and information available on request across Powys Libraries. Please return completed forms to library staff, or scan and email them to haveyoursay@powys.gov.uk
• Speak to officers at a series of drop-in sessions taking place across Powys libraries:

Tuesday 10th March
Montgomery Library	10am - 12pm
Llanwrtyd Wells Library	2 - 4.30pm
Llandrindod Wells Library	3 - 6pm
Newtown Library	3 - 6pm
Ystradgynlais Library	3 - 6pm
Wednesday 11th March
Presteigne Library	1 - 4pm
Brecon Library (Y Gaer)	3.30 - 6.30pm
Llanidloes Library	3 - 6pm
Rhayader Library	3 - 6pm
Thursday 12th March
Crickhowell Library	2 - 5pm
Llanfyllin Library	2 - 5pm
Builth Wells Library	3 - 6pm
Hay-on-wye Library	3 - 6pm
Knighton Library	3 - 6pm
Llanfair Caereinion Library	3 - 6pm
Friday 13th March
Machynlleth Library	2 - 5pm

 

Alongside the wider public engagement, the Council will also be working directly with Town and Community Councils, businesses, partners and community organisations to make sure local perspectives from every part of Powys help inform the final strategy.

The closing date for responses is Wednesday 25^th March.

All feedback gathered between will be analysed and used to refine the strategy before it is finalised and published.