News
£1m granted to advanced wireless technology pilot projects
The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has awarded £1m to projects to maximise the use of existing and developing digital innovations.
Fostering Service Improvements
Councillors have approved significant investment into the fostering service in Powys to help recruit, support and train more foster carers.
Collaborative working keeping Brecon streets clean
Working together, Brecon Town Council and Powys County Council are making sure that the small electric road sweeper in Brecon is kept busy keeping the town clean and tidy.
Join the 'Marvellous Makers' this Summer!
Children across Powys are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Challenge and fire up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression.
Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week
A series of safety measures including a campaign encouraging youngsters to Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe will return ahead of this month's Royal Welsh Show
Second award for River Severn Partnership
The River Severn Partnership has picked up a second award in recognition of its "groundbreaking work" to support communities living alongside the UK's longest river.
Cabinet to consider Newtown schools objection report
Plans to increase the capacity of a proposed new school building in Newtown so pupils from another school can also be included could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said
Carers who provide a home for vulnerable Powys adults celebrated
Families and individuals who share their home with Powys adults with learning disabilities, mental ill health or older people have been celebrated as part of Shared Lives Weeks 2024 (24 - 28 June).
Hay on Wye to host EV Rally checkpoint
A fleet of 50 individual electric vehicles are this week competing in the A-Z EV Rally 2024, travelling more than 1,400 miles throughout England and Wales and checking-in at strategic locations in alphabetical order.
Council recognised for supporting the Armed Forces community as an employer
Powys County Council has today (Tuesday 2 July) been named as one of just 19 employers in Wales who are to receive the Ministry of Defence's ERS Silver Award for 2024.
Newtown Active Travel Bridge lifted into place
Newtown's new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge was successfully lifted into place on Saturday 29 June.
Housing development planning application approved
A planning application to build 16 bungalows in a north Powys town has been approved, the county council has said