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Powys Budget Survey Launched
The people of Powys are invited to share their views on how money should be spent on local services for the year 2026-27 and beyond, the county council has said.
Brecon High School removed from special measures after significant progress
A south Powys high school is celebrating a major achievement after being officially removed from special measures following a successful Estyn monitoring visit last month (November)
Cabinet to consider Llandinam school consultation report
A small north Powys primary school could close if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said
Powys finalises day opportunities model for Llanidloes
A new through-age service for adults, Llanidloes Day Opportunities, will be delivered from Maes Y Wennol and Sylfaen, adjacent sites in the town, Powys County Council has confirmed.
Council faces significant budget shortfall despite increased government funding
Powys County Council is addressing significant financial challenges for the upcoming financial year, despite an increase in support from the Welsh Government.
Future Generations Commissioner visits key innovation sites in Mid Wales
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker, visited Mid Wales on 25 November to explore long-term opportunities for a thriving, sustainable regional economy.
Help turn Black Friday Green!
Powys County Council's waste and recycling team are encouraging the people of Powys to plan more sustainable Christmas this year and help turn Black Friday green.
Planning application submitted for new Sennybridge school building
Exciting plans for a new school building for learners in south Powys have taken another significant step forward with the submission of a planning application, the county council has announced
'We Speak Up' this White Ribbon Day
Powys residents are being urged to join three lunchtime walks next week (Tuesday 25 November) to show their support for ending violence against women and girls.
Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2025
Residents and garden waste collection subscribers are reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.
140 households could be missing out on extra help with their rent
Around 140 Powys households could be missing out on extra help with their rent and other housing costs, through Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), the county council believes.
Powys Cabinet unanimously backs next steps for Severn Valley Water Management Scheme
Powys County Council's Cabinet has given its full support to the next major phase of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) - the £10m pioneering project to tackle flooding, water shortages, and land pressures across the upper Severn catchment
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