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A major milestone has been marked last week as Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown officially opened its new, purpose‑built school building

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.

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

A collection of bereavement books for children and young people is available to borrow through libraries across the county, the county council has said.

The council has expanded its low emission fleet with the arrival of three new Toyota Proace electric vans, supporting the Waste Awareness Team as they travel across the county promoting recycling, tackling littering, and helping to prevent fly tipping.

A team of senior education officers is already working with a Powys secondary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed

A small north Powys primary school could close later this year if given the go-ahead by Cabinet next week, the county council has said

Young people from across Powys came together during the February half‑term for an inspiring countywide engagement event designed to put their ideas, energy and experiences at the heart of local decision‑making

A brand-new £6.6m council housing development, which has seen 32 one-bedroomed homes built in Newtown, has been officially opened by the county council

Two charities helped more than 500 older people in mid Powys continue living independently at home last year (2024-25).

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.

We're delighted to share that Welsh Government has approved our Outline Business Case (OBC) for new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown.