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Independent review confirms compliance at Llanidloes High School
An independent fact-finding exercise jointly commissioned by Powys County Council and the Governing Body of the Llanidloes Schools' Federation has confirmed that Llanidloes High School, led by Headteacher Daniel Owen, is operating fully within the relevant legislation and Welsh Government guidance
ECO funded schemes
Powys Residents seeking support and information following the collapse of a Welsh company delivering ECO funded schemes have been advised to contact Warm Wales if they have any concerns.
Cabinet to consider balanced budget proposal for 2026-27
Powys County Council's Cabinet will next week consider proposals for a balanced budget for 2026-27, which aims to protect vital services, support the most vulnerable, and invest in the county's future, despite ongoing financial pressures.
Diary dates as emerging plan for water management is shared in Powys
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) team will be in Bettws on Tuesday 13 January and in Welshpool on Thursday 15 January to share information on the emerging plan
£1.22m investment in Powys economy after 18 business grants awarded
A total of £1.22 million is being invested in the Powys economy - by businesses and the county council - after 18 capital grants were awarded.
Business consultation
Powys businesses are being offered a chance to comment on the county council revenue budget for the coming financial year.
Welshpool properties affected by heating oil leak
A pollution incident has occurred following a leak from a heating oil tank located at the former Ardwyn School in Welshpool, Powys County Council has said.
Winter Maintenance of Powys Roads
Following a period of wintery weather and with conditions forecast to remain cold for the next few days, work to grit the primary road network across the Powys across the county continues.
Hospital delays cut by a third after more social care staff recruited
The number of hospital patients waiting for support from Powys County Council, before they can return home, has been cut by a third, after extra social care staff were recruited.
MBE for Powys foster carer who says she is 'part of a team'
A foster carer, who has worked for Powys County Council for 18 years, has received an MBE in the New Year Honours.
New wetland habitat created to boost rare plants on the Montgomery Canal
Rare aquatic plants are to be given space to thrive along the Montgomery Canal at a new wetland habitat at Wern in Powys after it was opened in a ceremony by Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr MP Steve Witherden.
Work on active travel schemes to begin in the new year
With further Welsh Government funding secured to extend and improve the active travel routes within the county, work on the schemes in Newtown and Llanidloes will begin in the new year.
