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Welsh-medium viability study completed
Work to explore the possibility of establishing Welsh-medium education at a new location in mid Powys has been completed, the county council has said
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Crickhowell education catchment area completed
A review of education in a south Powys catchment area has been completed, the county council has said
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Cabinet to consider Welsh-medium plans for Ysgol y Cribarth
Plans to introduce a Welsh-medium stream at a south Powys primary school will be considered by Cabinet next week, the county council has said
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Creation of new primary school faces 12-month delay
Exciting plans to create a new primary school in south Powys could be delayed by 12 months if a recommendation is accepted by Cabinet, the county council has said
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Parents urged to stop using self-feeding pillows
Parents in Powys that have baby self-feeding pillows are being urged by the county council to stop using them and dispose of them safely
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New point of contact for adults seeking hearing loss support
A new text service for adults who are Deaf or experiencing hearing loss is now live.
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Work to begin on the second phase of the Treowen Active Travel Route
Work to begin the second phase of an active travel route in Treowen, Newtown, will begin Monday 5 December.
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New Start Centre expands education provision
An education setting in Brecon has expanded its provision to support learners aged 6-11 overcome barriers to learning, the county council has confirmed
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Still time to submit potential development sites
Residents, landowners, developers and community councils still have time to identify suitable land that can meet the needs of their local community
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Powys Veterans Urged to Get Involved in Survey
Powys armed forces veterans are being urged to take part in a UK-wide Office of National Statistics veteran's survey to learn more about their needs
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Cabinet Assistants
The Leader of Powys County Council has announced the appointment of two Cabinet Assistants to support the work of portfolio holders in key areas.
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Four-day school week option removed by council
Schools in Powys will not move to a four-day week to reduce running costs, the county council has confirmed