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New portal shows protected trees and conservation areas
A new web app created by Powys County Council will help residents and developers identify which trees in their neighbourhoods are protected.
Former school building to be demolished
Work to demolish a former school building in south Powys will begin next week, the county council has said
UK Parliamentary election: Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr constituency
When a validly nominated political party candidate has their party's support withdrawn after an election nomination deadline has passed, there is no legal mechanism to remove their name from the ballot paper
Powys County Council is open for business
Powys residents are being reminded that the council is open for business and there is a variety of ways people can get in touch.
Council purchases four new homes for social rent
Four new homes that have been built as part of a housing development in south Powys have been purchased by the county council for social rent, it has been announced
Housing development planning application to be considered
A planning application to build 16 bungalows in a north Powys town will be considered next week, the county council has said
Award for cross-border environmental and economic partnership
The River Severn Partnership has been recognised for its exceptional work with an award at the LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Awards 2024.
Newtown Active Travel Bridge to be lifted into place
The new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge in Newtown is planned to be lifted into place on Thursday 27 June.
Work underway to bring faster broadband to rural Powys communities
Work has begun to bring fast and reliable broadband to some of the most remote parts of Powys after the county council awarded a contract to BT Group.
Powys residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Powys County Council. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the county are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as well as empty aerosols and metal screw tops.
Groundbreaking Mobile Mapping Project Launched to Identify 'Mobile Not-Spots' in Mid Wales
Growing Mid Wales (GMW) has initiated an innovative mobile mapping project to enhance digital infrastructure in Mid Wales
Making it easier to grow fruit and vegetables commercially in Powys
New planning guidance has been introduced in Powys with the aim of making it easier to set up market gardens or smallholdings in the county.