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First step towards boosting manufacturing with new research centre and technology park
A deal has been struck to pave the way for a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing centre (AMC) for Mid Wales, and business park, to be built on the edge of Newtown.
Farmers urged to take precautions during lambing season to reduce health risks
Farmers across Powys are being reminded to take simple but important precautions this lambing season to protect themselves, their families, and the wider community from potential health risks
Get ready for spring: 2026 garden waste recycling collections subscriptions open
Residents are being encouraged to get ready for spring, as subscriptions for the 2026 garden waste recycling collections are now open, with collections starting from early March.
Major Welsh Government grant to boost culture across Mid and West Wales
Communities across Mid and West Wales are set to benefit from a major cultural investment, as the region secures a grant awarded under Welsh Government's new funding stream for its Priorities for Culture
Service for hospitals and care homes looking after vulnerable adults moves online
Applications relating to some of Powys' most vulnerable adults, and the way they are cared for, have moved online.
Bin collection days changing in March
Most households in Powys will have a new waste and recycling collection day starting from Monday 2 March 2026.
Applications now open for Chweched Powys Sixth courses starting September 2026
Applications for Chweched Powys Sixth courses beginning in September 2026 are now open, Powys County Council has announced
From Powys with Love - landlords invited to Powys Bond Forum
Landlords across Powys are invited to accept a mission that could change lives - helping people at risk of homelessness secure safe and stable housing through the Powys Bond Scheme
Council appoints contractor to build new school for Brynllywarch Hall School
Plans to build a new school that will transform education for vulnerable learners in Powys have taken an important step forward with the appointment of a construction contractor, the county council has announced
£2.95m Innovate UK funding awarded to nine agri-tech and food-tech projects
Nine innovative projects across Mid and North Wales have secured a combined £2.95 million in Collaborative Research & Development (CR&D) funding from Innovate UK, strengthening the regions' agri-tech and food-tech innovation ecosystem.
Leader raises serious concerns as NRW continues with National Park proposal
The Leader of Powys County Council has expressed disappointment that Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is continuing with proposals to create a new national park in north east Wales, despite strong and consistent local opposition and a unanimous council resolution objecting to the plans
Powys farmer fined for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep
A Powys farmer has pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep and failing to provide them with sufficient levels of care
