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New parking charges from 1 August 2025

Following the conclusion of the county's car parking review, the new car parking arrangements, including the reintroduction of the one-hour parking charge in long stay car parks and new parking charges, will be introduced from 1 August 2025.

Council hails school progress as three primary schools removed from Estyn review list

News that three primary schools have all been removed from Estyn's list of schools requiring review has been welcomed by Powys County Council

Ysgol Calon Cymru teacher congratulated on national teaching honour

A secondary school teacher has been congratulated by Powys County Council after winning a prestigious award in recognition of preparing pupils for their move into higher education

Sponsorship deal puts farming and food security at top of the agenda

The Marches Forward Partnership's (MFP) Partnership Board has supported a bid by the Marches Forward Partnership to sponsor the Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025

Council welcomes decision to remove Ysgol Llanfyllin from Estyn review list

Powys County Council has welcomed the news that Ysgol Llanfyllin has been removed from Estyn's list of schools requiring review, following a successful progress evaluation

20mph review, the next steps

The review into the 20mph speed limits on Powys roads has now concluded, with any proposed changes subject to a legal statuary traffic regulation order (TRO) process, before being implemented

Marches Forward Partnership hosts inaugural partnership board meeting

The Marches Forward Partnership (MFP), a pioneering collaboration between four neighbouring councils, has held its inaugural MFP partnership board meeting at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury

Oceans of talent - Gwernyfed pupils shine in climate awards

A south Powys secondary school has been congratulated by the county council after winning a prestigious national environmental award

Have your say - help shape the future of school meals in Wales

Parents, teachers, food suppliers, and young people in Powys are being urged by the county council to take part in a Welsh Government consultation that could shape the future of school meals in Wales

Powys man fined for animal welfare offences

A north Powys man has been ordered to pay over £3,400 following multiple breaches of animal health and welfare legislation, after a successful prosecution by Powys County Council

Powys schools shine in national heritage competition

Eight Powys schools have been praised by the county council for their success in a national competition that inspires young people to explore and present the rich history and heritage of Wales