Long awaited health and wellbeing hub set to move forward
Hughes Architects has welcomed news that the long-awaited North Powys Health and Wellbeing Programme in Newtown is moving a step closer, with updated proposals for the £30 million project due to be considered by Powys County Council in the coming weeks.
The programme, led by Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council, aims to deliver a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing campus in Newtown. It will bring together a wide range of services under one roof, including health, social care, community facilities, supported housing, and a new Health and Care Academy.
Hughes Architects were behind strategic master plans for the campus, which helped to shape early ideas for what will become one of the most significant developments in Mid Wales in decades.
“We are delighted to see this vital project moving forward,” said Doug Hughes, Managing Director and Principal Architect at Hughes Architects. “From the very beginning we could see how transformative the North Powys Wellbeing Campus would be - not only for the delivery of health and social care in the region, but also for the wider community, the economy, and future skills in the region.”
If approved, the project promises to create major opportunities for the local construction industry and its supply chain, supporting jobs and apprenticeships during the build. The inclusion of a Health and Care Academy will also provide long-term training and education opportunities, ensuring the region develops the workforce needed for the future.
“The benefits go far beyond the building itself,” added Doug. “This project will bring a positive ripple effect across Powys – improving access to health services, supporting careers in construction and care, and strengthening Newtown’s role as a hub for the region. We are proud to have contributed to its early design stages and look forward to continuing our involvement to ensure it progresses to reality.”
The proposals, backed by nearly £1 million in Welsh Government funding for detailed planning and business case development, will be considered by Powys County Council’s scrutiny and Cabinet committees later this year. If approved, building work could begin as early as 2026.
