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Powys roads winter service review agreed by cabinet
Proposals to review the way Powys roads are serviced during the winter months were considered and agreed by Powys County Council's Cabinet today (28 March 2023).
Mid Wales Growth Deal looking to secure first tranche of funding from Governments
At the Growing Mid Wales Board meeting held on 28 March, key documents have been approved, moving the Mid Wales Growth Deal a step closer to unlocking £110m combined funding from both the UK and Welsh Government
Car park charges to increase in April
During the difficult budget setting process last month, Powys County Council's cabinet have agreed to increase some of the charges within the pay and display car parks across the county from 25 April 2023.
Ambitious council housing programme unveiled
More than £159 million investment is planned as part of a five-year programme that will see new council homes built and improvements made to existing council homes, Powys County Council has said
Powys roads winter service review
Proposals to review the way Powys roads are serviced during the winter months will be considered by Powys County Council's Cabinet at next week's meeting (28 March 2023)
Presteigne street to remain one-way following successful trial
Installed back in September 2021, the one-way system in Hereford Street, Presteigne was introduced to help ease congestion and make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access local amenities.
New Chair for county's Armed Forces Covenant Regional Partnership
A partnership that supports the county's Armed Forces community has a new chair
There is still time to have your say on the Powys Well-being Plan
There is only month left to have your say on the new Powys Well-being Plan (the consultation is open until midnight on 19 April).
Broadband deployment changes could further disadvantage Powys communities
Changes to the way a broadband subsidy programme is rolled out could see Powys residents and businesses disadvantaged even further, a senior county councillor has warned
High Sheriff of Powys hosts special Ukrainian celebration event
Individuals, local businesses, voluntary and community group who have supported and welcomed Ukrainian people into Powys have been recognised at a special celebration
New Public Participation Strategy
A new Public Participation Strategy, setting out the vision for public participation in Powys, has been published, the county council has said.
Still time to submit Early Years admissions application
Parents or carers who have children who are due to start pre-school in 2024 still have time to submit their applications, Powys County Council has said