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Awards for staff who help to keep Powys residents safe
Two members of Powys County Council staff have received Lifetime Achievement Awards for their work to protect children at risk.
Powys Leisure Review
An in-depth review of the county's leisure service and opportunities has begun, the county council has said.
Bring proof of address when visiting the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Lower Cwmtwrch
Residents in the south of the county will be asked to present proof of address when visiting the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Lower Cwmtwrch.
Brecon's Scan|Recycle|Reward trial will begin in July
Brecon's innovative Scan|Recycle|Reward recycling trial will begin on 13 July.
Powys thanks youth workers during Youth Work Week
Youth workers in Powys have been thanked by the county council for the invaluable contributions they make in supporting the county's young people
Countdown to roll out of 20mph in Powys
From 17 September 2023, the default 20mph speed limit will come into force on roads where people live, work and play in Powys, and across Wales. Some roads will remain at 30mph and Powys County Council will now be consulting with communities on which ones will keep their current speed limit.
Second award success for Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School
An innovative Powys primary school has picked up another top award, its second in the space of a week
Buy-back scheme to purchase former council homes
Ambitious plans to provide more homes for rent in Powys are to be supported by a scheme which could see the council purchase former right-to-buy properties
Welsh Government Minister visits Welsh-medium early years setting
Children and staff from a Welsh-medium early years setting have been visited by a Welsh Government Minister in their £2m purpose-built facility
Powys residents encouraged to find out more about becoming Shared Lives carers
People living in Powys with a spare room and an interest in caring for our communities are being encouraged to find out more about Shared Lives carers.
Funding secured to improve safe active travel access to school in Brecon
Powys County Council have secured Welsh Government funding, for a Safe Routes in Community Active Travel project near the Priory Church in Wales School, in Brecon.
Funding secured for Welshpool active travel scheme
Powys County Council have secured Welsh Government funding and support from Transport for Wales, to improve active travel provision on Severn Street, in Welshpool.