A Senedd Election hustings will take place in Talgarth next week, offering members of the public a chance to to put their questions to the election candidates for the Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd constituency.

The event, hosted by Talgarth & District Regeneration Group, Talgarth Community Library and The Friends of Ysgol y Mynydd Du, will take place at Ysgol y Mynydd Du on Wednesday, April 22.

All parties nominated in the election have been on May 7 have been invited to the hustings, and most have chosen to send their lead candidate including outgoing MSs James Evans of Reform UK, and Sioned Williams of Plaid Cymru. Mahaboob Basha of the Welsh Labour Party, Tyler Chambers of the Welsh Conservatives, and Cllr Nathan Goldup-John of the Green Party of England and Wales have also confirmed their attendance. In addition, following controversy in hustings elsewhere over exclusions, the organisers are extending a warm invitation to all three independent candidates - and Cllr Beverley Baynham of Presteigne has already accepted.

The event will be chaired by Regional Editor at Tindle Newspapers, Liz Davies. With an opportunity to hear from the Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd candidates, you can submit your questions to the Chair in advance on the night and by emailing [email protected] up to 5pm on the day - or at the start of the proceedings, if capacity allows.

One of the organisers of the event, Ysgol y Mynydd Du Governor Cllr Louise Elston-Reeves said: “We look forward to welcoming all nominated candidates on an equal basis and on giving everyone a chance to ask their questions.

“We shall have refreshments on the night, sold in aid of the Ysgol y Mynydd Du minibus fund and there will also be a retiring collection for the cause.”

It is recommended that members of the public should arrive at the school at 7pm for the 7:30pm start where Ms Davies will ask questions submitted by the public to the panel of Senedd Election Candidates.