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Powys Balance Programme returns for unpaid carers
A programme that helps Powys' unpaid carers balance their own care needs, with the needs of those they look after, is to return.

Turn Black Friday green!
Powys County Council's waste and recycling team are encouraging the people of Powys to plan more sustainable Christmas this year and help turn Black Friday green.

Mid Wales Growth Deal progressing positively towards delivery in 2024
'2023 has seen good progress of the Mid Wales Growth Deal and it is now nearing the delivery phase' is the update shared between UK and Welsh Government ministers and Powys and Ceredigion County Council Leaders at a virtual meeting held on 09th November

Newtown Active Travel Bridge update
Construction of the new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge in Newtown is progressing well, confirms Powys County Council.

Powys County Council signs groundbreaking cross border partnership
Powys County Council has signed a groundbreaking agreement with three other English and Welsh local authorities today (10 November)

Improved Planning Services
Understanding and navigating the planning application process in Powys has just been made easier thanks to improvements announced by the County Council's Planning Services.

Powys Careline Scam
Powys residents are urged to be vigilant as the council has been made aware of scam calls linked to Powys Careline.

Leaders joint statement in response to Centre of Technology statement
Ceredigion and Powys Councils are aware of and are monitoring the situation with the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

National Safeguarding Week focuses on support for rural communities
Safeguarding our rural communities is the theme of a wide-ranging programme taking place across Mid and West Wales for National Safeguarding Week, starting on Monday, 13th November.

Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2023
Residents and garden waste collection subscribers are reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.

Delight at success of council sponsored Service Children Awards
An awards ceremony, sponsored by the county council and celebrating the achievements of service children from across Wales, saw many successes for Powys.

Grow your business with a grant of up to £25k
Businesses in Powys with plans to expand, or secure their future in challenging times, could be eligible for a Growth Grant from the county council.