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Pre-school admissions round opens in March
An admissions round for children to start pre-school in 2026 will open next month, Powys County Council has said
"At the heart of it, it's about the relationships and connections that young people need to thrive."
Foster Wales Powys highlights the benefits of fostering with the council as the Welsh Government begin the process of removing profit from the children's care system.
Backed by the council and by Dragons!
A Powys company backed last year by the county council with a growth grant, has now picked up some extra investors on BBC ONE's Dragons' Den.
Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age objects identified during finds day
A finds day held at a Powys museum identified a range of archaeological objects of interest, with some of them thousands of years old.
Innovation success highlighted in Mid and North Wales: New projects propel Agri-Tech and Food-Tech innovation
The Nurturing Innovation in the Agri-tech and Food Technology Cluster for Mid and North Wales are embracing the announcement of nine cutting-edge projects from the region that have secured a share of £400,000 of funding through Innovate UK's New Innovators in agri-tech and food technology funding competition
Have your say on Brecon town centre improvements
The next stage of consultation on proposals for substantial investment in enhancing the town centre's streetscape is about to be launched.
Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Event
A free session to raise awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation will be hosted by Powys County Council, in conjunction with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Calling all construction contractors: Help us build the next generation of council homes
Powys County Council is inviting building contractors experienced in leading housing construction schemes to find out more about its exciting housing development programme at an event in Welshpool next month
Household Recycling Centre Changes
From 1 April 2025, there will be changes to the way we all use the Household Recycling Centres, which includes booking a time slot for your visit and paying a small charge for depositing DIY waste.
Highways boost in budget plans
Budget plans recommended by Powys County Council's Cabinet will be considered by a meeting of the full council next week.
Are your children in the correct type of car seat?
Every primary school in Powys now has a newly installed height chart to easily show which type of car seat the children should be using to stay safe when traveling in a vehicle.
Freedom Leisure Scoops Two Prestigious Swim Wales Awards
Freedom Leisure won the marquee category of this year's awards - Learn to Swim Provider of the Year - and also picked up the equally honourable Sustainability Award at a glittering awards ceremony held in Cardiff.
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