An airborne fungus has led to felling some trees in a Powys town but new trees have been planted to make up for the loss.

Builth Wells Town Council announced on Wednesday that ash dieback had led to it felling some trees on the Groe.

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“The town council has had to fell some trees on the Groe due to ash dieback," Builth Wells Town Council posted on social media. "We have also carried some annual pruning."

“The good news is that we are planting 14 new trees in this area to help make up for the loss.

“We have planted a variety of apple trees and oaks. Our thanks to Cllr (Gwyn) Davies, Isaac Coe and Andrew Mills Tree Surgeon for their support and help.”

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In other news, more issues with the town’s public toilets were reported last week, with the council announcing on Friday, October 25, that the Groe toilets would be closed until further notice.

“Owing to our contract cleaning company having issues with staff shortages, the toilets on the Groe will be shut until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience,” said the council.