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Powys to benefit from Welsh Government Natural Flood Management grant
Powys County Council have secured £676,728 from the Welsh Government's Natural Flood Management Accelerator Programme. The two-year programme aims to deliver nature-based flood management solutions in flood risk areas, and follows the work already carried out under the previous Natural Flood Management programme 2020-23.

Council to spend £5 million on digital improvements
More than £5 million is to be spent over four years on digital improvements that offer residents and businesses more choice and makes Powys County Council more resilient.

Second phase of dredging underway on Montgomery Canal restoration
Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, has started the second phase of dredging on the Montgomery Canal as part of the effort to restore the 200-year-old canal so that boats can once again use it and to protect the manmade waterway for future generations.

Powys is supporting Talk Money Week 2023
A campaign encouraging people to talk about money is being supported by Powys County Council.

Corporate Plan Consultation
Mid Wales residents are being given the opportunity to comment on a Corporate Plan for the region's Corporate Joint Committee (CJC).

Council calls on residents to back Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Residents are being urged by Powys County Council to get behind the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal and wear their poppies with pride

Procurement team is GO-ing places
Work to cut Powys County Council's carbon footprint by changing the way it buys in goods and services has been rewarded with a shortlisting for a national award.

Preparations made ahead of Storm Ciarán
In preparation for Storm Ciarán, Powys County Council is working together with partner agencies and local flood groups to ensure communities are prepared for the expected heavy and persistent rain.

#ChangeTheStory for women and girls
Residents of Powys are being urged to join four walks in the county on Saturday 25 November to show their support for ending men's violence against women and girls.

Council to offer free parking in run-up to Christmas
Free car parking will be on offer at Powys County Council's pay and display car parks for three key shopping days in the run-up to Christmas, the county council has announced

Do you have a question about council services?
People who live, work or study in Powys are being invited to submit a question to the next full meeting of the county council on Thursday 7 December

Director of Education and Children's Services to retire
Powys County Council Director of Education and Children's Services Lynette Lovell is to retire from the council next year, it has been announced