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Bluetongue virus confirmed in Powys - livestock keepers urged to stay vigilant
Livestock keepers in Powys are being urged by the county council to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of Bluetongue disease after three cases were confirmed in the county

Annual "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" Survey Launches
Powys County Council is calling on all residents to share their views and experiences of living in Powys through the "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" survey.

'Keeping Healthy in' Powys events
Free community well-being events are being held across Powys, the county council has said.

Latest Powys PSB annual report agreed
Powys Public Services Board's annual progress report for 2024/25 was agreed at its meeting on 25 September 2025

Gypsy and Traveller site search drop-in
Powys County Council's search for a site to accommodate a new gypsy and traveller site in the Welshpool area will be discussed at a drop-in session in Forden next week.

Primary school applications now open
Applications are now open for children starting primary school in September 2026, Powys County Council has said

Primary schools can win vouchers for recycling batteries
Primary school pupils in Powys could win a share of up to £600 worth of vouchers for their school by recycling as many batteries as they can.

Project helps deliver more hours of home care to more people
A project which aimed to deliver more hours of home care to more Powys residents has been hailed as a huge success.

Save time, save money and power Wales to No.1
Autumn is here, the holidays are behind us, and routines are back in full swing. Whether you're juggling work, studies, or family life, autumn is the perfect time to reset habits - especially in the kitchen.

Sennybridge Drop-In Event
Exciting plans to construct a new replacement primary school at Sennybridge can be seen at a drop-in event at the school next week, the county council has said.

Contract awarded to create first Changing Places toilet in Powys
Public toilets in Llandrindod Wells are to get a significant upgrade - including creating the first Changing Places facility in Powys - with the help of a £120,000 grant.

Private fostering
Looking after someone else's child? That could be a private fostering arrangement and you need to let us know so we can support you