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Ambitious council housing programme unveiled
More than £159 million investment is planned as part of a five-year programme that will see new council homes built and improvements made to existing council homes, Powys County Council has said
Powys roads winter service review
Proposals to review the way Powys roads are serviced during the winter months will be considered by Powys County Council's Cabinet at next week's meeting (28 March 2023)
Presteigne street to remain one-way following successful trial
Installed back in September 2021, the one-way system in Hereford Street, Presteigne was introduced to help ease congestion and make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access local amenities.
New Chair for county's Armed Forces Covenant Regional Partnership
A partnership that supports the county's Armed Forces community has a new chair
There is still time to have your say on the Powys Well-being Plan
There is only month left to have your say on the new Powys Well-being Plan (the consultation is open until midnight on 19 April).
Broadband deployment changes could further disadvantage Powys communities
Changes to the way a broadband subsidy programme is rolled out could see Powys residents and businesses disadvantaged even further, a senior county councillor has warned
High Sheriff of Powys hosts special Ukrainian celebration event
Individuals, local businesses, voluntary and community group who have supported and welcomed Ukrainian people into Powys have been recognised at a special celebration
New Public Participation Strategy
A new Public Participation Strategy, setting out the vision for public participation in Powys, has been published, the county council has said.
Still time to submit Early Years admissions application
Parents or carers who have children who are due to start pre-school in 2024 still have time to submit their applications, Powys County Council has said
Old Market Hall
The first phase of work on the Grade I listed Old Market Hall building in Llanidloes is nearing completion.
Presteigne High Street pavement to be widened permanently
Work to widen the pavement at the end of the High Street in Presteigne will begin during the week beginning the 20 March 2023.
Cabinet approves rate relief scheme for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses
A rate relief scheme to support businesses in Powys that are in retail, leisure and hospitality sectors for the next financial year has been adopted, the county council has said