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Newtown resident fined for dumping rubbish at local recycling site

A north-Powys resident has been fined £400 for dumping bags of rubbish in the cardboard recycling bank at their local community recycling site in Back Lane Carpark, Newtown town centre.

"We have seen first-hand how important it is to young people looked after to remain close to their home, school and social networks."

Foster Wales Powys highlights the benefits of fostering with the council

Please drive safely on Powys roads

Powys County Council highways staff are having to deal with increasing numbers of drivers jumping temporary red lights, ignoring stop signs, and speeding through road works. Not only is this driving behaviour illegal, it is also putting the hardworking highways teams at risk of serious injury.

Views wanted on safety measures in place during Royal Welsh Show week

A survey about the safety measures that were in place around Builth Wells during this year's Royal Welsh Show has been launched.

Still time to have your say on the Powys Leisure Review

There is still time to give your views on the Powys Leisure Review, the county council has said.

Scan|Recycle|Reward starts paying back!

Hundreds of Brecon residents have already returned and recycled thousands of drink containers through the Scan|Recycle|Reward trial, earning themselves a 10p reward each time.

Supported Lodgings hosts needed

Residents in Powys who could help shape and support the life of a young person are being urged by the county council to consider becoming hosts as part of an important programme

New faces named on this year's Powys Business Awards shortlist

Many of the 30 shortlisted finalists will be making their debut at this year's Powys Business Awards, the county's premier showcase celebrating business success.

Wales footballer and 11 others given a 'set of wings' by council

A Welsh international footballer has received an award from the Chair of Powys County Council for her achievements in the women's game at the age of just 19.