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Caring for the environment
Social care workers in Powys will be turning heads in the future as they travel to visit people in their homes in electric vehicles.
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Transforming Education Programme relaunched
A programme which will transform education in Powys has today been relaunched, the county council has announced
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Ysgol Cedewain turf-cutting ceremony
A turf-cutting ceremony, marking the start of work on the building of a brand-new school for pupils with additional learning needs, has taken place
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Live broadcasting ambition for Powys
Powys County Council's cabinet is committed to open and transparent democracy and is looking for technological solutions to broadcasting more of its meetings live
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Council to take part in Powys Pride parade
Representatives from Powys County Council will be taking part in the first ever Powys Pride parade in Llandrindod Wells this weekend
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Talgarth resident lands £300 fine for dumping rubbish in the community recycling site
Continued abuse of the counties' community recycling sites not only contaminates tonnes of recycling but has also resulted in one careless Talgarth resident receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice.
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Private Water Supplies - update
As the warm, dry weather continues, users of private water supplies are reminded to keep a close eye on their supply
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Official opening of Ysgol Cwm Banwy takes place
Learners, staff and dignitaries have celebrated the official opening of a Welsh-medium primary school in north Powys - almost two years after opening its doors for the first time
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Take care in the heat when visiting the Royal Welsh Show
Visitors to next week's Royal Welsh Show are being advised to take care in the heat after the Met Office issued a weather warning
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Summer of fun for Powys children
Children across Powys can look forward to another 'Summer of Fun', thanks to Welsh Government funding.
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Flying Start for new park in Brecon
A new playground on Pendre Field next to Priory Church in Wales school in Brecon is now open and being enjoyed by local children and families. Welsh Government Flying Start and Brecon Town Council funding was secured to support the project.
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Satellite provision for SEN / ALN officially opened
A satellite provision that was set up by a south Powys special school so that learners with special educational needs / additional learning needs are as near to home as possible, has officially opened