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First ever Child Poverty Task Force Conference held

A task force that will tackle child poverty in Powys has held its first ever conference

Local businesses wanted to help with new school build

A construction company that will build a new special school in north Powys are looking for local businesses to help with the project

Registration for the 2023 garden waste recycling collection service is now open

Residents across Powys can now subscribe to this season's easy, clean and simple garden waste recycling collection service, offered by the county council.

The Brecon Beacons celebrates a decade of darkness

Powys County Council is sharing support with the Brecon Beacons National Park and joining them in celebrating their 10-year anniversary of being an International Dark Sky Reserve.

Safeguarding information page established

A safeguarding information page has been created by the county council as part of efforts to ensure that Powys residents are kept safe from harm and abuse

Power up this year's Six Nations with your food waste and help Wales become world leader

With this year's Six Nations well underway, Wales Recycles' latest research reveals that people in Wales are just as passionate about recycling as they are about the game.

Helping veterans fulfil their potential outside the Armed Forces

A guaranteed interview scheme for armed forces veterans has been launched by Powys County Council.

Living wage commitment for apprentices

Apprentices at Powys County Council will be paid the Real Living Wage, thanks to an agreement by Cabinet this week.

Avian influenza identified at Powys premises

A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1, otherwise known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a premises near Newtown, the county council has said

Newtown DIY enthusiast fined for fly-tipping

A Newtown resident has been fined £400 for illegally dumping rubbish in the 'devil's elbow' hair-pin bend layby (near Dolfor) of the A483 trunk road.

Coronation Street Parties and Celebrations

Powys County Council is inviting communities to apply for road closures, free of charge, to allow them to hold communal street parties in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty The King