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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

Cabinet to consider Ysgol Calon Cymru consultation report
Ambitious plans to transform education in Powys, which could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established as well as significant investment in two school buildings, could take a step closer if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said

Bluetongue virus confirmed in Powys - livestock keepers urged to stay vigilant
Livestock keepers in Powys are being urged by the county council to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of Bluetongue disease after three cases were confirmed in the county

Annual "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" Survey Launches
Powys County Council is calling on all residents to share their views and experiences of living in Powys through the "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" survey.

'Keeping Healthy in' Powys events
Free community well-being events are being held across Powys, the county council has said.

Latest Powys PSB annual report agreed
Powys Public Services Board's annual progress report for 2024/25 was agreed at its meeting on 25 September 2025

Gypsy and Traveller site search drop-in
Powys County Council's search for a site to accommodate a new gypsy and traveller site in the Welshpool area will be discussed at a drop-in session in Forden next week.

Primary school applications now open
Applications are now open for children starting primary school in September 2026, Powys County Council has said

Primary schools can win vouchers for recycling batteries
Primary school pupils in Powys could win a share of up to £600 worth of vouchers for their school by recycling as many batteries as they can.