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Police and Crime Panel supports proposed 2025/26 precept
Members of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel have supported the Commissioner's proposed precept increase of 8.6%

Award marks council's commitment to training and development
A commitment to further improving the skills of its staff and future workforce planning has resulted in Powys County Council being named a People Development Partner.

Work to begin on the next phase of the Treowen Active Travel Route
Work to begin on the next phase of an active travel route in Treowen, Newtown, will begin at the end of the month.

Works on Old Market Hall completed
Work to repair and strengthen one of Wales' most historic buildings has been completed, Powys County Council has said

Memorial inspections to take place in council cemeteries
An inspections programme of memorials in Powys County Council's cemeteries will start next month (February) to ensure that they are safe places to visit, it has been announced

Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel
The proposed precept for Dyfed Powys Police will be put under scrutiny at the first meeting of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel in 2025

Holding council meetings online has increased diversity of decision makers
Holding meetings online has led to a greater diversity of elected county councillors in Powys, according to a report written by the Disability Policy Centre.

Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre
Preventative safety measures have been carried out on a mid-Powys sports centre after a building defect was identified, the county council has said

Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief - still time to apply
Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors still have time to apply for a rate relief scheme that will see their business rates bill reduced, the county council has said

Are you looking for somewhere to stay warm?
The directory of warm spaces that Powys residents can use to stave off the winter cold and stay connected to their communities has now been updated.

Ysgol Robert Owen
Claims that redundancies at a special school in north Powys would create an unsafe environment for learners and staff have been rejected by the county council

New contracts for Powys Household Recycling Centres
Following a robust tender process, new contracts have been awarded to manage and operate the county's Household Recycling Centres, Powys County Council have confirmed.