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Affordable housing in focus as regional leaders meet in Ystradgynlais
Local housing leaders and Welsh Government officials came together in Ystradgynlais for a high-level meeting that focused on accelerating housing delivery and tackling key challenges across Mid Wales

Social Care Transformation set to improve outcomes for residents
The transformation of Adult Social Care is set to deliver improved services and better outcomes for residents.

Powys launches next phase of post-16 education engagement
Learners, parents and education partners are being invited to shape the future of post-16 education as the county council begins the next phase of its engagement programme

Powys County Council position on Flags
Powys has a proud tradition of celebrating national identity, and the flying of flags - such as the Union Jack and Y Ddraig Goch - is a familiar and respected sight across the county, including at our main council offices

£4m available for town centre regeneration projects across Mid Wales
A total of £4 million has been allocated towards town centre regeneration projects across Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion) over the next two years (2025-2027).

Celebrations as Estyn praises school's progress
Teachers and pupils at a north Powys primary school are celebrating a major milestone following a positive report from Estyn

Parents of more than 1,000 children could be missing out on free childcare
The parents of more than 1,000 Powys children, aged four and under, who could be claiming free or reduced cost childcare are missing out, the county council believes.

Transformation Portfolio delivers £10m savings and better services for Powys
Transformational change has helped council services be more efficient, saving costs of over £10m and having a positive impact for Powys residents, the county council has said

Help us bring homes back to life - council calls on residents to report empty properties
Residents in Powys are being encouraged to help bring long term empty properties back into use to help tackle the housing emergency in the county

Council praises Arddleen school for excellent inspection report
A north Powys primary school has been congratulated by Powys County Council after receiving an excellent Estyn inspection

Powys is supporting Gas Safety Week 2025
Powys County Council has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (8-14 September 2025).

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