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Celebrating 70 years of iconic design
A north Powys museum is hosting an exhibition this summer to celebrate the work of an iconic Welsh designer, the county council has said.
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Business Reception at the Royal Welsh Show
Business leaders from all over Powys attended a business reception at the Royal Welsh Show hosted by the Powys County Council to learn about key initiatives in the county.
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£1.3k bill for farmer who failed to get rid of dead sheep
Failing to correctly dispose of 17 sheep carcasses has cost a Powys farmer over £1,300 after they were prosecuted by the county council's Animal Health Team.
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Growing opportunities in Mid Wales
On Monday, 24 July at the Royal Welsh Show, Growing Mid Wales partners attended a reception to reflect on the progress that has been achieved to date and to look ahead at the next stages of development across all the region's work.
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Project to improve maths skills is launched by Powys Library Service
A project aimed to improve maths confidence is underway across Powys libraries, the county council has said.
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Headteacher appointed for new Brecon school
A new primary school that will open in south Powys next year has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of a headteacher, it has been announced
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Chief Executive leaving
Powys County Council Chief Executive, Dr Caroline Turner, will leave the council at the end of July. Caroline has been absent from work due to ill-health since March
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Exciting plans for new council homes approved
Sixteen one-bedroomed homes are to be built in Ystradgynlais after exciting plans were given the go-ahead, the county council has said
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Climate crisis group holds its first meeting
A group which aims to help Powys play its part in tackling the climate crisis has held its first meeting.
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Free school meals holiday vouchers
Plans to support Powys families with a Free School Meals holiday payment during this year's summer holidays have been approved by Cabinet, the county council has said
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Exciting plans for new council homes to be considered
A planning application to build 16 one-bedroomed homes in Ystradgynlais will be considered next week, the county council has said
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New Digital Community Hub for Knighton
A new Digital Community Hub has been launched at a mid-Powys library, the county council has said.