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Cabinet to consider Brecon schools' proposal consultation report
Plans to create a new primary school in south Powys by merging three existing schools could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said
Asymptomatic testing centre at Winter Fair helps to Keep Powys Safe
Over 7,500 rapid lateral flow test (LFT) kits were handed out from the asymptomatic testing centre that was set up to test visitors attending this year's Winter Fair without a Covid pass, the county council has said
More Powys Health and Care Academy students take up work placements
A second wave of recruits to the new Powys Health and Care Academy have begun their work placements, supporting hospital services in Llandrindod Wells, Ystradgynlais, Newtown and Brecon.
Council seeks views on ambitious educations plans for mid Powys
Learners, parents, school staff and governors are being urged to have their say on ambitious plans to transform secondary education in mid Powys, the county council has said.
Budget Survey Launched
Residents, businesses, and other stakeholders across Powys are being asked to share their views as part of the Council's budget setting process.
Support programme for carers of people with dementia recommended for use in Wales
A psychological support programme aimed at reducing depression among carers of people with dementia has been recommended for use in Wales.
Estyn Monitoring Visit findings published
"Leaders have worked well with stakeholders and partners to make strong progress against all recommendations" - that is the view of Wales' education inspectorate Estyn, following their Monitoring Visit of Powys County Council's education services
Unpaid carers - find out what support you could have!
Powys County Council and the third sector organisation it commissions to support unpaid carers - Credu - are urging unpaid carers to be aware of their rights and support they may be entitled to.
Wales wide recycling figures confirm Powys exceeds targets
Latest data published by Stats Wales confirms that Powys has exceeded the Welsh Government statutory recycling target of 64%, with an impressive recycling rate of 66.1% for 2020/21.
YFC members receive Silver Kite Award
Two members of Brecknock Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs have been recognised for their efforts by the Chairman of Powys County Council.
Process to close Churchstoke school ends
A process to close a small north Powys primary school has ended, the county council has said
Cancer Patients share their stories
A compendium of patient stories which opens the door on the personal journeys and experiences of people living with cancer in the county has been created and published as part of the Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys programme.
