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As the nation prepares to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 28 June, Powys County Council's Deputy Leader, Councillor Matthew Dorrance, has extended heartfelt thanks to the UK's Armed Forces personnel and their families

Pupils from Ysgol Golwg y Cwm made a strong impression at Powys County Council's third annual Child Poverty Task Force Conference last week, challenging the council and its partners to do more to tackle child poverty across the county

Six pupils from the New Start Centre in Brecon are celebrating a remarkable achievement after receiving prizes and certificates in a regional creative competition marking Refugee Week

Recruitment drop-in events will be held for anyone interested in opening their homes to Powys adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or older adults as part of Shared Lives Week 2025 (23 - 27 June).

Primary school pupils from Powys took centre stage at this year's NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 event, showcasing their culinary creativity in a hands-on cooking experience celebrating Welsh lamb

The long-awaited active travel bridge in Newtown is now open for pedestrians and cyclists.

Powys County Council is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its full public engagement and consultation on local bus services and will soon be awarding new seven-year contracts for public transport across the county.

Hundreds of Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have had their business rates bills reduced after applying for a rate relief scheme, the county council has said

There is still time to submit your views on ambitious plans to transform education in mid Powys, which could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established as well as significant investment in two school buildings

A sauna manufacturer is planning to ramp up production after moving to a new site in Powys that is three times as big as its previous premises.

Nearly 900 Powys households will receive letters next week from the county council, offering them help with rising living costs.

Paper-based containers, such as crisp tubes, dough tubes, gravy granule tubs, paper coffee cups and food and drink cartons can now be recycled through your weekly recycling collections by adding them to your red recycling box.