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New Powys public transport network
Changes and upgrades to the Powys public transport network take affect from today, Monday 1 September.

Powys County Council Leader announces Cabinet reshuffle
Leader of Powys County Council, Cllr Jake Berriman, has announced changes to the Cabinet, which will take effect from 1 October 2025

New gypsy and traveller site needed
Powys County Council is looking for a 1.2-hectare site to accommodate a new gypsy and traveller site in the Welshpool area

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

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 9 October

£300k secured for tourism projects across Powys
Work is underway on 16 tourism projects across Powys, aimed at delivering a better visitor experience, after the county council was successful in securing £300,000 in funding.

Tree Clearance in Welshpool
Tree felling was needed at a popular Welshpool woodland to protect public safety and property, Powys County Council has said

The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025
The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025 will be hosted in Monmouthshire this year, as the event visits Square Farm, Monmouth

Postal voters in Powys urged to reapply ahead of 2026 deadline
Residents in Powys who vote by post are being contacted to let them know that they must reapply for their postal vote to continue doing so, following changes introduced by the UK Government

Presteigne C.P. School
A Powys primary school will be supported by a team of senior education officers after Estyn inspectors felt that it was in need of significant improvement, the county council has said

Powys Council is seeking views on a new draft policy concerning its farm estate
A new Powys County Council Farm Estate Policy - Supporting Sustainable Rural Futures - will be the subject of public consultation from September 1, following Cabinet approval.

Term-Time Opening Hours at Builth Wells Sports Centre & Gym
Please note that from the Tuesday 2nd September 2025, opening hours at Builth Wells Sports Centre & Gym will be changing