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Organisations share £30,000 grant to help tackle child poverty
Over 35 organisations across Powys have shared a grant worth £30,000 to help deliver a range of activities and events to support families and children experiencing poverty or impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

Cabinet to consider update on Sustainable Food Partnership
Cabinet is to be updated on the ongoing work of Bwyd Powys Food, the Sustainable Food Partnership for Powys, the county council has said.

Funding extension approved for canal restoration project
A £14 million project to restore the Montgomery Canal has been granted an 11-month extension by the UK Government.

Freedom Leisure Centres in Powys Presented with Swim Wales Awards
The leisure trust was successful in two categories; the prestigious Learn To Swim Provider of the Year and the Sustainability Initiative Award

New framework developed to transform customer experience
A framework to help achieve excellent customer experience has been developed for the first time by Powys County Council

Transforming Education plans for Ysgol Calon Cymru unveiled
Ambitious plans by the county council to transform education in mid Powys, which could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established as well as significant investment in two school buildings, are to be considered by Cabinet later this month

More suppliers can now access award winning carbon cutting support
More suppliers of goods and services to Powys County Council can now access bespoke advice on cutting their carbon emissions.

Spring Clean Cymru returns to Powys
Communities in Powys are being urged to join the national 'Spring Clean Cymru 2025' campaign and help pick up the litter that impacts on our local environment.

The Powys Parenting Strategy
The Powys Parenting Strategy is now available to view on the parenting section of the council's website, the county council has said.

Household Recycling Centre changes: the facts
Full details of the new Household Recycling Centre booking system and charges for DIY waste are available on the council website.

Disease control zones extend into Powys after bird flu case confirmed in Herefordshire
Disease control zones that have been declared after a case of bird flu was confirmed in Herefordshire extend into Powys, the county council has said

Successful applicants embark on their feasibility studies in optimising rural grids through agricultural communities
Growing Mid Wales is pleased to announce the five successful applicants for funding to carry out feasibility studies in decarbonising agriculture