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Powering progress at the Royal Welsh: Innovation and collaboration drive Agri-Tech and Food-Tech success
A showcase of cutting-edge innovation and collaboration took place at the Royal Welsh Show on Monday 21 July 2025, as Growing Mid Wales and partners hosted a 'Powering Progress: Innovation and Funding in Agri-Tech and Food-Tech' event

Powys schools honoured for Welsh Language excellence
Twenty-five schools across Powys have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to a national initiative designed to embed the Welsh language into the everyday life of schools, the county council has said

One year on - Farming Fit delivers hundreds of health checks across Powys
An award-winning initiative supporting the health and wellbeing of Powys' rural communities has delivered over 760 health checks in its first year - resulting in 97 individuals being advised to seek further medical support from their GP or local pharmacy

Smart solutions for sustainable energy in agriculture shared at Royal Welsh Show
Innovative approaches to sustainable energy in agriculture were explored at the Royal Welsh Show this week during a stakeholder session hosted by Growing Mid Wales on 21 July

Council's Building Control Team shortlisted for prestigious national award
A council service has been shortlisted for a top national award that celebrates excellence in the construction and building control sector, the county council has announced

Progress and partnership at the Royal Welsh: Leaders reflect on Growth Deal and wider investment in Mid Wales
Senior representatives from the UK and Welsh Governments joined Growing Mid Wales (GMW) at the Royal Welsh Showground on Monday 21 July 2025 to reflect on the continued progress being made across the region - and to reaffirm their shared commitment to unlocking further investment and opportunity

Welshpool High School
A team of senior education officers are already working with a Powys secondary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed

Minister views progress on £14m canal restoration project
Wales Office Minister, Dame Nia Griffith, has been in Welshpool and Llanymynech to see how work is progressing on a major project to restore the Montgomery Canal.

New parking charges from 1 August 2025
Following the conclusion of the county's car parking review, the new car parking arrangements, including the reintroduction of the one-hour parking charge in long stay car parks and new parking charges, will be introduced from 1 August 2025.

Council hails school progress as three primary schools removed from Estyn review list
News that three primary schools have all been removed from Estyn's list of schools requiring review has been welcomed by Powys County Council

Ysgol Calon Cymru teacher congratulated on national teaching honour
A secondary school teacher has been congratulated by Powys County Council after winning a prestigious award in recognition of preparing pupils for their move into higher education

Sponsorship deal puts farming and food security at top of the agenda
The Marches Forward Partnership's (MFP) Partnership Board has supported a bid by the Marches Forward Partnership to sponsor the Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025