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First slice of Growth Deal funding on its way to Mid Wales
Growing Mid Wales, a regional partnership and engagement arrangement between the private and public sectors, and with UK and Welsh Government, has unlocked the first allocation of funding from both governments as part of the Mid Wales Growth Deal agreement.
Free emergency first aid course for Powys motorcyclists
Biker Down! Cymru is a free emergency first aid course for motorcyclists wishing to enhance their knowledge and broaden their experience in dealing with incidents or collisions that may require first aid at the roadside.
County council by-election to be held
A county council by-election for the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed
New Flying Start and childcare site for Brecon now open
A new childcare setting in Brecon has been opened by First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford
Growing Mid Wales Partnership reflects on achievements to date
On 18th September, at a regional partnership meeting aimed at promoting and representing the region's priorities for economic development, the renewed vision for economic growth in Mid Wales was discussed
More than 500 homes in the Kerry area could miss out on ultrafast broadband
Residents and businesses in the Kerry area are being urged to consider joining an Openreach scheme which could see more than 500 properties given access to ultrafast broadband.
Ambitious Transforming Educations plans move forward
Ambitious plans that could transform education in areas of north Powys, including boosting Welsh-medium education, have taken a step forward after being given the go-ahead by Cabinet, the county council has said.
Powys signs up to anti-racism charter
Powys County Council has become the first council in Wales to sign up to UNISON's Anti-Racism Charter
Powys visit for Children's Laureate
UK's Children's Laureate has visited a mid-Powys library, the county council has said.
New council housing development official opened in Newtown
A £3.5m housing development which has seen 18 homes built in Newtown has been officially opened
Business views sought on the skills landscape of Mid Wales
The Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) is interested in what you have to say about the challenges you face as a business and is currently running a short, 5-minute survey to find out more about these challenges, especially around the recruitment of skills, now and in the future
Interim Directors
Powys County Council has announced that two interim directors will be joining the Council's Executive Management Team next month