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Digital transformation for a smarter, more connected Powys
A revised Digital Strategy sets out the council's commitment to deliver smarter, more connected public services for Powys.
£2.5m investment to tackle potholes on Powys roads
Powys County Council has announced a major boost to its highway maintenance programme, due to an additional £2.5 million of general capital investment from Welsh Government which the council have chosen to use to accelerate improvements, strengthen road resilience, and deliver long lasting repairs across the county's road network.
Newtown community champion honoured with Silver Kite Award
A Newtown woman who has dedicated years to supporting her community has been recognised with a prestigious Silver Kite Award
Ambitious investment plans set to boost council housing across Powys
A £270m programme to build new council homes and upgrade existing ones has been approved, setting out how Powys County Council will invest in its housing stock over the next five years
Funding secured for new school building in Sennybridge
Ambitious plans for a brand‑new school building for Sennybridge C.P. School have taken a major step forward, with Powys County Council confirming that Welsh Government funding has now been secured
Community champions recognised at the latest Silver and Gold Kite Awards
Seven exceptional individuals have been recognised for their contributions to their communities at the latest Silver and Gold Kite Awards ceremony
Clean energy investment strengthens Powys' public estate
Major clean energy and energy efficiency improvements have been completed across Powys County Council's property estate, cutting carbon emissions, reducing running costs, and strengthening the resilience of essential public services
Council transforms housing repairs service - delivering a stronger, fairer, greener approach for tenants
Council tenants across Powys are benefitting from a transformed Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service, following Powys County Council's decision to bring the service back in‑house in 2022
Mid Wales Growth Deal secures further funding to support regional progress
Growing Mid Wales has welcomed the release of a further tranche of funding, £11.857m, from the UK and Welsh Governments through the Mid Wales Growth Deal
Ysgol Robert Owen celebrates the official opening of its new school building
A major milestone has been marked last week as Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown officially opened its new, purpose‑built school building
Powys pensioners could be missing out on benefits worth more than £1.6m
Just over 160 Powys residents are to receive a letter from the county council suggesting they check if they are eligible to receive Pension Credit.
Mid Wales moves forward on transport as Regional Transport Plan approved
Developed by Growing Mid Wales, as the region's Corporate Joint Committee (CJC), in partnership with Ceredigion and Powys County Councils, the Mid Wales Regional Transport Plan has now been approved by the Welsh Government
