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Could you be the council's next apprentice?
Are you graduating from university, finishing school this summer, or perhaps you fancy a career change?

Powys becomes UK's first Endometriosis Friendly Council
Powys County Council has signed up to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer, the first local authority in the UK to do so.

Innovative Scan|Recycle|Reward trial to be held in Brecon
Brecon residents, workers and visitors will soon be invited to take part in an innovative Scan|Recycle|Reward recycling trial launching within the town this summer.

Sennybridge C.P. School tender package published
An exciting project that will transform education for south Powys learners has moved a step closer with the publication of a tender package

Gas cylinders and bottles no longer accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres
From 1 June 2023, Powys Household Waste Recycling Centres will not accept gas cylinders and bottles.

Councillor granted a leave of absence
A county councillor from south Powys has been granted a leave of absence until the end of August, Powys County Council has confirmed

New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses
Powys food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in one easy to access business guidance hub on food.gov.uk.

Tender package published for council housing development
A tender package to build 32 one-bedroom flats in north Powys has now been published, the county council has said

Y Lawnt housing development gets official seal of approval
A £3.4 million housing development offering 26 one-bedroom flats, in Newtown, has been officially opened.

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.

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.

Broadband progress for Powys communities
Exciting work to bring high-speed futureproof broadband to Powys' rural communities is now gaining momentum, thanks to a pilot project led by Powys County Council.