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Could your village hall or community centre benefit from some digital investment?
The groups that run Powys' many meeting spaces are being invited to apply for a grant that could help them offer digital as well as face-to-face events.
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Foster Care Fortnight
This Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) celebrates the difference that foster carers have made to the lives of children and young people.
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Free car parking during the four-day jubilee weekend
Powys County Council has announced that there will be free parking in all council owned car parks throughout the four-day Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.
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Powys County Council makes commitment to ending men's violence against women
Delivering a plan to change the cultures that lead to abuse and violence, is among the actions that Powys County Council has committed to by becoming White Ribbon Accredited.
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World Book Day celebrations for Powys Library Service
Over 120 children and young people across Powys got involved in competitions to celebrate World Book Day, the county council has said.
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Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme
Motorcyclists are invited to sign up to a free enhanced riders training course to help improve their riding skills and the safety of Powys roads.
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Report illegal puppy breeding to Crimestoppers
Residents and businesses are being urged to speak up about illegal puppy breeding and report it anonymously to Crimestoppers
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Brecon town centre buildings transferred to NPTC Group of Colleges
Further education provision in a south Powys town looks set to be transformed after the transfer of two prominent town centre buildings
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iPads now available to borrow from Powys libraries
Powys residents can borrow an iPad for free, from their local library, thanks to support from the Welsh Government Circular Economy Fund.
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Recruitment events for care and support jobs
Powys County Council have job opportunities to help Powys people live well in a place of their choice, doing what matters to them.
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Corporate Improvement Plan published
The Council has published its Corporate Improvement Plan 2022-23 following a light review of key objectives and priorities
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Powys Balance Programme returns for volunteers and carers this May!
A programme that helps Powys' unpaid carers and volunteers balance their own care needs, with the needs of those they look after, is to return.