Cwm Harry Land Trust secures 拢50k for Newtown land takeover

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A Powys environmental group has been given 拢50,000 to develop its plans for turning land into community use.

could take over eight sites of more than 120 acres (49 hectares) in Newtown owned by the county council and Welsh Government.

It hopes to create cycle tracks, set up an allotment, plant meadows and open a cafe, among other ideas.

The has set aside 拢9m to support the transfer of assets to community ownership.