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Second chance for unpaid carers in Powys to apply for £500 support payment
Applications for the Unpaid Carers Financial Support Grant have reopened, with the county council urging anyone eligible in Powys, who has not already applied, to make a claim.
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Powys Nature Recovery Action Plan published
In a bid to halt and reverse the declines in biodiversity across the county, the Powys Nature Partnership have developed and published the first Powys Nature Recovery Action Plan.
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Have your say on the future of street trees in Machynlleth
An engagement exercise to gauge local opinion of proposals to improve the conditions of the street trees along Heol Maengwyn (A489), Penrallt St and Pentrehedyn St (A487), and the additional planting of a further 12 trees within Machynlleth town centre, is now open until 16 September 2022.
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Phased re-opening of day centres in Powys
Work is underway to provide a phased re-opening of some of the county's day centres, the county council has confirmed.
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Chair and vice chairs elected to Powys Regional Partnership Board
Carl Cooper has been elected as the Chair of Powys Regional Partnership Board (RPB).
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Cabinet considers performance report
Powys County Council's performance in the first quarter of 2022/23 has been largely positive, despite challenging circumstances, Cabinet has been told.
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Views wanted on safety measures in place during Royal Welsh Show week
A survey about the safety measures that were in place around Builth Wells during this year's Royal Welsh Show has been launched.
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Fourth Annual Report for Public Service Board
Partnership working will be vital in Powys as the county recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the county's Public Services Board has said.
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'Books About Cancer' resource reminder
Powys residents living with, or caring for a loved one with cancer, are being reminded that they can borrow a selection of books recommended by Macmillan professionals from the county's library service.
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Newtown social housing development completed
Work on a new, low-carbon social housing development in north Powys has been completed, the county council has announced.
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Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme
Motorcyclists are invited to sign up to a free enhanced riders training course to help improve their riding skills and the safety of Powys roads.
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Abermule Business Park Costs
Media claims that the new North Powys Bulking Facility in Powys has cost an additional £140,000 to build are inaccurate and misleading, Powys County Council has said.