News
Chief Executive leaving
Powys County Council Chief Executive, Dr Caroline Turner, will leave the council at the end of July. Caroline has been absent from work due to ill-health since March
Exciting plans for new council homes approved
Sixteen one-bedroomed homes are to be built in Ystradgynlais after exciting plans were given the go-ahead, the county council has said
Climate crisis group holds its first meeting
A group which aims to help Powys play its part in tackling the climate crisis has held its first meeting.
Free school meals holiday vouchers
Plans to support Powys families with a Free School Meals holiday payment during this year's summer holidays have been approved by Cabinet, the county council has said
Exciting plans for new council homes to be considered
A planning application to build 16 one-bedroomed homes in Ystradgynlais will be considered next week, the county council has said
New Digital Community Hub for Knighton
A new Digital Community Hub has been launched at a mid-Powys library, the county council has said.
Gold success for Mount Street Infants School
A Brecon primary school has been congratulated by Powys County Council after it became the first in Wales to achieve gold status for the supportive and inclusive environment it has created for Service children
Old Market Hall, Llanidloes
Work to repair and strengthen a historic building in north Powys will be put on hold until listed building consent has been obtained, the county council has said
Local Government and Finance Minister visits north Powys
A key government minister has visited north Powys to see how the county council is delivering public services thanks to Welsh Government funding
Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2023
Powys County Council joined neighbouring local authorities in Wales to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and help promote equality and diversity.
Window opens for new applications for UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Another application window has been launched as part of an exciting funding programme which could help Powys communities build pride in place, increase life chances for residents and drive good economic growth
Ready, Set, Read this Summer!
Children across Powys are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Challenge and get ready for a whole load of team spirit and plenty of fun.