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Helping young people through bereavement
A collection of bereavement books for children and young people is available to borrow through libraries across the county, the county council has said.
New electric vans to boost recycling awareness and tackle environmental crime
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.
Llanidloes High School placed in special measures following Estyn visit
A team of senior education officers is already working with a Powys secondary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed
Cabinet to consider Llandinam C.P. School objection report
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 share powerful ideas to shape a fairer future for Powys
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
Clos Robert Owen bursts into life with 32 modern, affordable homes for Newtown
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
Charities help 500 older people continue living independently at home
Two charities helped more than 500 older people in mid Powys continue living independently at home last year (2024-25).
GROW Powys Economic Strategy - Have you had your say?
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.
Newtown health and wellbeing hub takes major step forward
We're delighted to share that Welsh Government has approved our Outline Business Case (OBC) for new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown.
Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys: Transformation delivering real improvements for local people
Transformation work across Powys is continuing to make a real difference for local people, with changes delivered between October and December helping residents into secure homes, easing pressure on families, supporting young people, reducing living costs and making everyday services easier to use
Workshop resolves to boost Marches business resilience and green growth
Businesses, infrastructure providers and local authorities have come together to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership (MFP)
Engagement findings shape proposed next steps for transforming post‑16 education in Powys
Feedback from more than 3,700 young people, parents, carers, staff, governors and employers has helped shape a set of proposed next steps for transforming post‑16 education in Powys, the county council has said
