THE CLOSURE OF Remploy's Ystradgynlais factory will not be accepted without a fight, a community leader has warned.

County Councillor Susan McNicholas told the Guardian that a meeting was held after the announcement was made and it was agreed that the Brecknockshire sector of Powys County Council would fire off a letter highlighting their disgust at the proposals.

"We had a lively debate about it and it was agreed that we would send a letter," she said.

"It was also agreed that the matter would be taken to the full board.

"I phoned the factory and all they could say was that things are still at the consultation stage," she added.