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Charities help 500 older people continue living independently at home
Two charities helped more than 500 older people in mid Powys continue living independently at home last year (2024-25).
GROW Powys Economic Strategy - Have you had your say?
There is still time for the people of Powys to help shape a new long-term Economic Strategy for Powys, the county council has said.
Newtown health and wellbeing hub takes major step forward
We're delighted to share that Welsh Government has approved our Outline Business Case (OBC) for new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown.
Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys: Transformation delivering real improvements for local people
Transformation work across Powys is continuing to make a real difference for local people, with changes delivered between October and December helping residents into secure homes, easing pressure on families, supporting young people, reducing living costs and making everyday services easier to use
Workshop resolves to boost Marches business resilience and green growth
Businesses, infrastructure providers and local authorities have come together to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership (MFP)
Engagement findings shape proposed next steps for transforming post‑16 education in Powys
Feedback from more than 3,700 young people, parents, carers, staff, governors and employers has helped shape a set of proposed next steps for transforming post‑16 education in Powys, the county council has said
Spring into action to clean up Powys
Communities in Powys are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2026 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment.
Major progress bringing empty homes back into use is supporting a Stronger, Fairer, Greener future for Powys
Empty homes across Powys are being transformed into warm, safe and productive spaces once again, as significant progress is made in tackling long‑term empty properties and turning them into valuable homes and business opportunities for local communities
Voters urged to register to vote before it's too late
With less than six weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for the Senedd election on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time
Welshpool Library returning to expanded Y Lanfa
Welshpool Library will be re-opening in its usual home, Y Lanfa, on Friday 20 March, after the completion of building works.
Council reaffirms commitment to tackling blue-green algae risks following budget approval
Residents, visitors and the local angling community are being reassured by Powys County Council that it remains fully committed to responding swiftly and effectively should blue-green algae reappear in local waterways this year
Powys residents back recycling centre booking system following major review
The council's scrutiny committee will discuss the results of the comprehensive review of changes at Powys' Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) at next week's meeting (12 March).
