News
Two-year jail sentence for rogue trader
A rogue trader who defrauded a retired Powys resident into paying £60,000 for construction work that was substandard and incomplete has been given a two-year prison sentence
New compulsory biosecurity and housing measures to further protect against avian influenza
Poultry owners in Powys are being urged by the county council to prepare for new biosecurity and housing measures that will come into force later this week
Vision for the Future - we want your views
Powys County Council has a new vision for the future, and it is quite simple - Stronger Fairer Greener.
Work to begin on improving walking and cycling links between Builth Wells and Llanelwedd
Work to introduce an improved walking and cycling route between Llanelwedd and Builth Wells will begin early next month (5 December).
Creating canals for everyone to enjoy
Developing connections along the two canal corridors within Powys is the focus of the Canals, Communities and Wellbeing project and, whether you're a resident or a visitor to Powys, we'd love to know what you think about our canals.
Flood review
A review of all flood defences in Ystradgynlais is underway after nearly 50 properties suffered internal damage following torrential rain earlier this month.
Gwernyfed High School
A team of senior education officers will work with a Powys secondary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed
Football match cancelled but walks will still go ahead
A charity football match between a Powys County Council team and Caersws Reserves planned for this Sunday 20 November at Caersws has been cancelled.
Council museum item featured on Bargain Hunt
A Welsh Triple Harp that resides at a Powys County Council museum has appeared on a popular daytime television programme
Powys recycling figures exceeds target
Latest data published by Stats Wales confirms that Powys has once again exceeded the Welsh Government statutory recycling target of 64%, with an impressive recycling rate of 66.8% for 2021/22.
Keep safe when shopping online
Consumers in Powys are being urged by the county council to keep themselves safe while shopping online as the pre-Christmas sales begin
Gas grill safety modification
Consumers in Powys affected by a safety warning about the use of gas grills on certain gas range cookers are being urged to book a free safety modification with the company