Bracket strength testing on hanging baskets in Builth Wells will be carried out in the next couple of weeks

The town council said the brackets must be tested before the plants for this year’s beautiful blooming baskets arrive ready to be put in place for the spring and summer.

The town has become well known for its lovely baskets of colourful blooms, which hang from most of the businesses.

But the council warned that this year if the brackets have not been fixed by the owners no hanging basket will be given even if they have other baskets that are secure and passed the test. 

The council has previouslyagreed to use the same supplier as in the last few years – Nantyderry Nurseries in Abergavenny.

But members have said they do not want any plants that dangle out of the baskets this year.