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Powys farmer fined for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep
A Powys farmer has pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep and failing to provide them with sufficient levels of care
2027 Eisteddfod to be held in Glantwymyn
The Glantwymyn area will host the National Eisteddfod in 2027.
Additional Levelling Up Funding secured for Powys projects
News that Powys is to receive more than £17.7 million UK Government Levelling Up funding to support transport investment, has been welcomed by the council.
Scores of people learn about emerging plan for water management at Powys drop-ins
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) was pleased to welcome scores of people at our recent drop-in sessions in Powys to learn more about the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme's emerging plan
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 5 March
Council to write to 110 homes about extra help with winter energy costs
More than 100 Powys residents are to receive a letter from the county council inviting them to claim a one-off £100 cash payment to help with winter energy bills.
Leader welcomes Tour De France to Powys
News that the Tour De France is coming to Powys in July 2027 has been welcomed by the Leader of the County Council
Welshpool to host final UK stage of 2027 Tour De France
Welshpool has been confirmed tonight as the starting point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men's and women's Grand Départs
Independent review confirms compliance at Llanidloes High School
An independent fact-finding exercise jointly commissioned by Powys County Council and the Governing Body of the Llanidloes Schools' Federation has confirmed that Llanidloes High School, led by Headteacher Daniel Owen, is operating fully within the relevant legislation and Welsh Government guidance
ECO funded schemes
Powys Residents seeking support and information following the collapse of a Welsh company delivering ECO funded schemes have been advised to contact Warm Wales if they have any concerns.
Cabinet to consider balanced budget proposal for 2026-27
Powys County Council's Cabinet will next week consider proposals for a balanced budget for 2026-27, which aims to protect vital services, support the most vulnerable, and invest in the county's future, despite ongoing financial pressures.
Diary dates as emerging plan for water management is shared in Powys
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) team will be in Bettws on Tuesday 13 January and in Welshpool on Thursday 15 January to share information on the emerging plan
