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With instances of dog fouling known to increase as daylight hours shorten, Powys County Council is working with Keep Wales Tidy on its dog fouling campaign, 'Leave Only Pawprints'.

Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online

Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that for the most part, consumer products offered for sale either on the high street or online are safe. However, dangerous products continue to be supplied to unsuspecting consumers

Powys County Council's Cabinet is being asked to back the next big step for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) - a project that's already secured £10 million of Government funding to help tackle flooding, water shortages, and land pressures across the upper Severn catchment

Disease control zones that have been declared following a confirmed case of bird flu in the Welshpool area

School children across Powys are being asked to don odd socks as part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around bullying

A bathroom adaptation, which included a new level access shower, has saved a Powys man from negotiating an 'Indiana Jones-style maze' every time he goes for a wash.

Powys County Council has confirmed that whilst Llandrinio Bridge remains closed following last week's incident, essential repair works are anticipated to begin on 17 November 2025, with the bridge expected to reopen by mid-December.

A new strategy with the aim of revitalising tourism across the Marches is being developed by the Marches Forward Partnership (MFP)

There is still time for residents to share their views on living in Powys to help shape future planning and service delivery, the county council has said.

Members of the local community recently attended an open evening at the North Powys Bulking Facility in Abermule to find out firsthand about future plans for the site and the council's waste and recycling service.

Organisations which can provide a warm space for Powys people this winter are being urged to make sure their place is listed and consider applying for a grant of up to £2,000.