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The Flash shines bright with Performance of the Year Award
The Flash Leisure Centre in Welshpool has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in growing and supporting its community, winning 'Performance of the Year' at the Freedom Leisure National Conference 2025.
Drop-in sessions to discuss proposals for first phase of health and wellbeing campus in Newtown
Do you live in or around Newtown? Or do you use health and care services in the town?
Over 9,000 Child Trust Funds unclaimed in Powys - young people urged to check
Young people in Powys could have money waiting for them in a Child Trust Fund - and Powys County Council is urging them to check
More social care staff recruited to cut hospital delays
Extra social care staff have been recruited to cut delays for Powys residents who are ready to leave hospital but have care needs.
New Chair of Governors appointed at Ysgol Robert Owen
A county councillor from Newtown has been appointed as the Chair of Governors of the town's special school
Safety work to be carried out on unstable memorials in council cemeteries
Unstable memorials identified during an inspection of Powys County Council's cemeteries will soon be made safe - either by being laid flat or made safe by other appropriate means - to ensure these spaces remain safe for visitors
Parents warned - fake Labubu dolls found across Powys
More counterfeit Labubu toys have been seized from shops and markets stalls across Powys, just months after over 500 were removed from sale at this year's Royal Welsh Show, the county council has said
Building a bilingual future - new immersion centre to open in south Powys
A new chapter in bilingual education will begin in south Powys next month, with the launch of a dedicated Welsh-medium immersion centre designed to help learners confidently transition into Welsh-medium education
Gypsy and Traveller site consultation extended
A consultation over plans to find a suitable new site for Gypsies and Travellers in the Welshpool area is to be extended due to the number of people wishing to comment.
Council seeks member to sit on Standards Committee
The search is on to find another individual to help Powys County Council maintain the standards of members of the council and local town and community councils
Council makes it easier to apply for HGV jobs
Powys County Council has introduced a new easy recruitment process for anyone applying for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driving jobs.
Council considers closure of primary school campus as pupil numbers fall
A campus of a south Powys primary school could close as part of proposals being considered by the county council
