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Help turn Black Friday Green!
Powys County Council's waste and recycling team are encouraging the people of Powys to plan more sustainable Christmas this year and help turn Black Friday green.
Planning application submitted for new Sennybridge school building
Exciting plans for a new school building for learners in south Powys have taken another significant step forward with the submission of a planning application, the county council has announced
'We Speak Up' this White Ribbon Day
Powys residents are being urged to join three lunchtime walks next week (Tuesday 25 November) to show their support for ending violence against women and girls.
Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2025
Residents and garden waste collection subscribers are reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.
140 households could be missing out on extra help with their rent
Around 140 Powys households could be missing out on extra help with their rent and other housing costs, through Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), the county council believes.
Powys Cabinet unanimously backs next steps for Severn Valley Water Management Scheme
Powys County Council's Cabinet has given its full support to the next major phase of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) - the £10m pioneering project to tackle flooding, water shortages, and land pressures across the upper Severn catchment
Landlords wanted - join the Powys Bond Scheme and help tackle homelessness
Landlords in Powys are being urged to join a scheme that helps people at risk of homelessness secure safe and stable housing
Poultry Applications Called in by Welsh Government
News that the Welsh Government has called in a series of poultry planning application in Powys has been welcomed by the Leader of the County Council.
Future Generations Commissioner joins Powys leaders to discuss climate risks and resilience
On 11 November 2025, senior leaders from the Powys Public Services Board (PSB) came together to explore how their organisations can continue to work collaboratively to address climate risks and build resilience within the county.
Let's Talk: Living in Powys - Last chance to have your say
Residents in Powys are being urged to have their say on life in Powys to help shape future planning and service delivery, the county council has said.
Llandrinio Bridge set to reopen under temporary controlled conditions as repair plans progress
Powys County Council is pleased to confirm that Llandrinio Bridge will temporarily reopen to all traffic under controlled conditions today, Friday 14 November 2025.
Mid Wales projects move into prototype stage to deliver real-world clean energy solutions
Growing Mid Wales is delighted to confirm that the Whole System Research for Innovation and Decarbonisation (WSRID) programme will continue, supported by Welsh Government funding
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