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Public participation at council meetings to return
A public participation initiative that allows Powys residents to ask question at Full Council meetings is to return, the county council has said
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Proclamation of Accession
The county proclamation of the accession of His Majesty, The King was read by the High Sheriff of Powys, Mr Tom Jones OBE, at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells this afternoon.
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Proclamation of Accession to take place on Sunday
The county proclamation of the accession of His Majesty, The King will take place at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 11
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Chair pays tribute to The Queen
The Chair of Powys County Council has paid tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement of her death today
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Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022
Powys County Council joined neighbouring local authorities in Wales to show support for the LGBT+ community and help promote equality and diversity.
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Powys is supporting Gas Safety Week 2022
Powys County Council has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (12 - 18 September 2022).
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Framework prepared to assess potential development sites
A framework to assess potential development sites has been prepared as part of work on a strategy that will guide the scale and location of new development in the county
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New all age school opens in Llanfair Caereinion
A new all age school has opened its doors to learners for the first time today, ushering in a new era of education in a part of north Powys
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Cost-of-living: Help with your utilities' bills!
All Powys households are to receive £400 towards their energy bills this winter, through an expansion of the UK Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme.
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Glass and paper recycling banks to be removed from community recycling sites
To streamline recycling services, the glass and paper recycling banks will soon be removed from the community recycling sites across the county.
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In need of business leaders to drive regional skills
Business leaders and economic experts are being sought by the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) to express an interest to become Chair of the RSP Board. The RSP Annual Meeting is to be held on Monday 12 September where the new Chair will be announced.
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Cost-of-living: Help for families with children!
If you are struggling with the cost-of-living and are on a low income, did you know that you could get help to pay for your child's school meals?