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20mph speed limits - update and next steps
Between April and August, Welsh government invited people across Wales to contact their local authority with feedback on how their changes to the national default speed limit had been implemented on specific roads.

10% cut in energy used at Powys leisure centres
The amount of gas and electricity needed to power Powys' leisure centres have been cut by close to a 10th, after just over £1m (£1,052,028) was invested.

Secondary school applications now open
Applications are now open for children starting secondary school in September 2025, Powys County Council has said

Machynlleth by-elections to be contested
A county council and town council by-election will be contested in Machynlleth next month, Powys County Council has confirmed

Card recycling banks to be removed next month
Following notification in July, card recycling banks will be removed from the community recycling sites across the county in October.

Single Transferable Vote system - Have you had your say?
There is still time to give your views on the possible introduction of the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for local County Council elections, the County Council has said.

New era begins for Ysgol Robert Owen
A new era has begun for a special school in north Powys after pupils and staff moved into their new building this week

Bronze success for Brecon High School
A south Powys high school that has picked up a prestigious award for creating a positive environment for Service children has been congratulated by the county council for its efforts

No decision taken on county's leisure centres
No decisions about the future configuration of the county's leisure centres have been made by the council, Powys County Council has said

Gigabit Broadband Expansion to Boost Connectivity in Ceredigion and Powys
Ceredigion and Powys are set to benefit significantly from the UK Government's Project Gigabit

Cabinet to consider proposal to close Ysgol Bro Cynllaith
Plans to consult on closing a small north Powys primary school will be considered by Cabinet later this month, the county council has said

Growing Mid Wales launches Mobile Coverage Checker
Growing Mid Wales has collaborated with mobile analysts Streetwave to map mobile coverage across the region using waste collection vehicles