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Careers Connections pilot links Mid Wales learners with local employers

Learners across Mid Wales are gaining first-hand insight into local career opportunities through the new Careers Connections pilot, a partnership between the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) and Careers Wales

Pre-school admissions round opens in March

An admissions round for children starting pre-school in 2027 will open shortly, Powys County Council has said

Workshop to increase business resilience and green growth across the Marches

Business, infrastructure providers and local authorities are meeting to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership

Time to have a say on draft strategy for water management

The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme has now concluded its latest programme of nine public drop‑in events across the upper Severn catchment, with the final sessions held in Llanfyllin and Llanidloes

Community champions honoured at Silver Kite Awards ceremony

Seventeen remarkable individuals and three organisations have been recognised for their outstanding dedication to their communities at the latest Silver Kite Awards ceremony

New clean energy project explores green hydrogen for sustainable forestry in Mid Wales

A new clean energy project in Devils Bridge, Ceredigion, has joined a growing portfolio of innovation activity supported through Growing Mid Wales, exploring how locally produced green hydrogen could help cut emissions in the forestry sector

Plans for health and social care integration in Powys receive £7.1m boost

Projects essential to the next stage of integrating health and social care in Powys have received a £7.1 million boost, with agreement reached on funding priorities for 2026-27.

Estyn highlights excellent standards at Builth Wells C.P. School

A south Powys primary school has been congratulated by Powys County Council after receiving an excellent Estyn inspection report recognising the school's warm, inclusive and ambitious learning environment

Franksbridge C.P. School congratulated on excellent Estyn report

Franksbridge C.P. School has been congratulated by Powys County Council after receiving an excellent Estyn inspection report that highlights the school's caring ethos, inclusive culture, and the strong personal development of its pupils

Council praises Llandysilio school on positive Estyn inspection

A north Powys primary school has been praised by Powys County Council after receiving a positive Estyn inspection report highlighting the school's calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Footpath widening works to begin in Llandrindod Wells and Llangattock

Footpath widening works in Llandrindod Wells and Llangattock, delivered as part of the Active Travel initiative, are due to begin on Monday 23 February 2026.