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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

Open call for Mid Wales Shared Prosperity Fund applicants
Powys County Council and Ceredigion County Council are pleased to announce that organisations in the region can soon submit their applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Mid Wales

Calling all Powys Litter Heroes!
Join Spring Clean Cymru - 17 March to 2 April. Communities in Powys are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2023 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment.

School Admissions Appeals Panel Members wanted
Volunteers are needed to help to decide on appeals by parents / carers regarding their application for a school place, the county council has said

Recruitment events for residential care jobs
Powys County Council are looking for care staff to work in residential homes to support children and young people.

Preparation work for Machynlleth's new street trees to begin
Preparation work, in readiness for the planting of 27 new trees in the autumn, on the streets of Machynlleth town centre will begin this week.