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Free digital marketing sessions organised for arts and culture sectors
Free digital marketing training sessions have been organised by Powys County Council to help people in the arts, culture, learning and heritage sectors advertise their events

Have your say on housing plans for Llanfyllin
Residents living in Llanfyllin have an opportunity to have their say on plans for a proposed housing development in the town, Powys County Council has said

Leisure Services Review
Leisure and recreation services in Powys need a rethink over the coming years to safeguard provision for future generations, Powys County Council has said.

£1m project improving flood defences for 100 homes
More than 100 Powys homes will be better protected against water damage by the end of this year, thanks to a £1 million Flood Resilience scheme.

Former school being demolished ready for new council homes to be built
Exciting plans to build new council homes in north Powys have reached an important milestone as works to demolish a former school begin, the county council has said

The Right Help at the Right Time
Providing the right help at the right time, is the theme of a wide-ranging programme taking place across Mid and West Wales for National Safeguarding Week, commencing 11th November 2024

New bridge will help boost fish numbers and reduce flood risk
The installation of a replacement bridge over the River Senni in Powys is set to boost fish numbers, reduce flood risk and improve road access for local communities.

Car Park Review to be reconsidered
Powys County Council's cabinet members have agreed to reconsider the findings from the cross-party review group tasked with reviewing the county's car parking arrangements.

Cabinet to consider new ALN and Inclusion strategic plan
An exciting plan aimed at enhancing the inclusive and equitable education system to better support the needs of all Powys learners, including those with additional learning needs, will be considered by Cabinet this month

Planning permission for new school building granted
Exciting plans to build a new replacement building for an all-through school in Machynlleth have reached an important milestone after planning permission was granted, Powys County Council has announced

5 school and community centre sites helped to cut energy bills by £42k
Solar panels, batteries, LED lighting and loft insulation have been fitted at five Powys schools, with community centres attached, in a bid to make them more sustainable

Collaboration trials groundbreaking scheme to manage poultry sector ammonia emissions
The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) is leading a pioneering collaboration aimed at reducing ammonia emissions in the poultry sector