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Fully funded plans to deliver vital public services Powys will be considered by the Council's Cabinet on Tuesday including a council tax increase of 8.9% - significantly lower than the 13.5% increase predicted last month.

Work to improve the footpath and accessibility to Llanidloes High School and Llanidloes County Primary School is due to take place soon as part of a Welsh Government funded Safe Routes in Communities Active Travel project.

Powys businesses are being offered a chance to comment on the county council revenue budget for the coming financial year

Fleet managers who oversee more than 500 vehicles and 1,000 drivers for Powys County Council have collected a national award from Logistics UK.

A £90,000 project to make Offa's Dyke at Knighton more accessible to visitors has been completed thanks to grant funding secured by Powys County Council.

Hotels, guest houses and other providers of visitor accommodation in Powys are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on Welsh Government plans to introduce a tourism tax.

A six-week online consultation on changes to the local Powys bus services has begun.

Three new online tools have been launched to help Powys' arts, culture, learning and heritage sectors showcase events and connect with the community.

Welshpool Library will not be reopening as planned on Monday 23 December and instead will be back on Monday 6 January.

A former nightclub in Llandrindod Wells is enjoying a new lease of life as a food bank and advice centre, thanks to funding secured by Powys County Council.

A Powys primary school will be supported by a team of senior education officers after Estyn inspectors felt that it was in need of significant improvement, the county council has said.

A team of senior education officers will work with a Powys primary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed.