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New Chair of Governors appointed at Ysgol Robert Owen
A county councillor from Newtown has been appointed as the Chair of Governors of the town's special school

Safety work to be carried out on unstable memorials in council cemeteries
Unstable memorials identified during an inspection of Powys County Council's cemeteries will soon be made safe - either by being laid flat or made safe by other appropriate means - to ensure these spaces remain safe for visitors

Parents warned - fake Labubu dolls found across Powys
More counterfeit Labubu toys have been seized from shops and markets stalls across Powys, just months after over 500 were removed from sale at this year's Royal Welsh Show, the county council has said

Building a bilingual future - new immersion centre to open in south Powys
A new chapter in bilingual education will begin in south Powys next month, with the launch of a dedicated Welsh-medium immersion centre designed to help learners confidently transition into Welsh-medium education

Gypsy and Traveller site consultation extended
A consultation over plans to find a suitable new site for Gypsies and Travellers in the Welshpool area is to be extended due to the number of people wishing to comment.

Council seeks member to sit on Standards Committee
The search is on to find another individual to help Powys County Council maintain the standards of members of the council and local town and community councils

Council makes it easier to apply for HGV jobs
Powys County Council has introduced a new easy recruitment process for anyone applying for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driving jobs.

Council considers closure of primary school campus as pupil numbers fall
A campus of a south Powys primary school could close as part of proposals being considered by the county council

Cabinet to consider Ysgol Calon Cymru consultation report
Ambitious plans to transform education in Powys, which could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established as well as significant investment in two school buildings, could take a step closer if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said

Bluetongue virus confirmed in Powys - livestock keepers urged to stay vigilant
Livestock keepers in Powys are being urged by the county council to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of Bluetongue disease after three cases were confirmed in the county

Annual "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" Survey Launches
Powys County Council is calling on all residents to share their views and experiences of living in Powys through the "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" survey.

'Keeping Healthy in' Powys events
Free community well-being events are being held across Powys, the county council has said.