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Applications now open for Chweched Powys Sixth courses starting September 2026
Applications for Chweched Powys Sixth courses beginning in September 2026 are now open, Powys County Council has announced
From Powys with Love - landlords invited to Powys Bond Forum
Landlords across Powys are invited to accept a mission that could change lives - helping people at risk of homelessness secure safe and stable housing through the Powys Bond Scheme
Council appoints contractor to build new school for Brynllywarch Hall School
Plans to build a new school that will transform education for vulnerable learners in Powys have taken an important step forward with the appointment of a construction contractor, the county council has announced
£2.95m Innovate UK funding awarded to nine agri-tech and food-tech projects
Nine innovative projects across Mid and North Wales have secured a combined £2.95 million in Collaborative Research & Development (CR&D) funding from Innovate UK, strengthening the regions' agri-tech and food-tech innovation ecosystem.
Leader raises serious concerns as NRW continues with National Park proposal
The Leader of Powys County Council has expressed disappointment that Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is continuing with proposals to create a new national park in north east Wales, despite strong and consistent local opposition and a unanimous council resolution objecting to the plans
Powys farmer fined for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep
A Powys farmer has pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep and failing to provide them with sufficient levels of care
2027 Eisteddfod to be held in Glantwymyn
The Glantwymyn area will host the National Eisteddfod in 2027.
Additional Levelling Up Funding secured for Powys projects
News that Powys is to receive more than £17.7 million UK Government Levelling Up funding to support transport investment, has been welcomed by the council.
Scores of people learn about emerging plan for water management at Powys drop-ins
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) was pleased to welcome scores of people at our recent drop-in sessions in Powys to learn more about the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme's emerging plan
Do you have a question about council services?
People who live, work or study in Powys are being invited to submit a question to the next full meeting of the county council on Thursday 5 March
Council to write to 110 homes about extra help with winter energy costs
More than 100 Powys residents are to receive a letter from the county council inviting them to claim a one-off £100 cash payment to help with winter energy bills.
Leader welcomes Tour De France to Powys
News that the Tour De France is coming to Powys in July 2027 has been welcomed by the Leader of the County Council
