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Plan to help Powys' homeless starting to have positive impact
A plan designed to get homeless people in Powys into settled accommodation as quickly as possible is starting to have a positive impact, the county council has said
Cabinet to consider Llangedwyn school consultation report
A very small north Powys primary school could close if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said
Positive rise in apprenticeships
21 people have been given a fresh start in their careers this year thanks to apprenticeships offered by Powys County Council.
Solar panels and LED lights helping schools and community centres cut bills
Solar panels and LED lighting have been fitted at two Powys schools, with community centres attached, and are going to be fitted at four more in the New Year.
Royal Welsh Show partnership wins safety award
A partnership that supports the safety of visitors during the Royal Welsh Show has won a national award.
Budget survey launched
The people of Powys, businesses and service users are being asked to share their views with the Council as part of the budget setting process.
Wales Climate Week: Electric vehicle charging points coming to four more Powys car parks
Four more Powys communities are to get fast electric vehicle charging points, after the county council secured additional funding from the Welsh Government.
Wales Climate Week: Street lighting refurb is cutting energy use
A project which aims to cut the amount of energy needed to power Powys' street lights is on track with more than a quarter of the planned savings already made.
Wales Climate Week: Powys recycling figures confirmed
Latest data published by Stats Wales during Wales Climate Week 2023 confirms that Powys has once again exceeded the current Welsh Government statutory recycling target of 64%, with a county-wide recycling rate of 68.1% for 2022/23.
Christmas recycling and waste collections 2023
Revised waste and recycling collections days for over Christmas and New Year confirmed.
Minister visits Powys projects that support children's mental health
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle speaks with families and young people in Newtown about early help and enhanced support to children and young people.
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen plans to be shown at drop-in event
Exciting plans to construct a new replacement building for an all-through school can be seen at a drop-in event in Machynlleth next week, the county council has said