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Cabinet to consider Transforming Education proposals
Plans that could help Powys County Council meet the aims of its Strategy for Transforming Education will be considered by Cabinet later this month, it has been announced

Brynllywarch Hall School
A new tender process to build a replacement facility for a special school in north Powys is to be carried out, the county council has said

New Chief Executive
Powys County Council's new Chief Executive Emma Palmer will officially take up her new role later this month, the county council has confirmed.

Driver Theory Refresher workshops available for mature drivers
Free driver theory refresher workshops are being offered to mature drivers wishing to improve their road knowledge and build their confidence when driving on today's ever-changing roads.

New chief executive for Powys County Council
Powys County Council has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive.

Technology Care Programme Success
Powys County Council and partners Aberystwyth University have been selected as one of 10 teams taking part in an exciting new £2m innovative technology care programme.

Primary school applications now open
Applications are now open for children starting primary and junior school in September 2024, Powys County Council has said

First slice of Growth Deal funding on its way to Mid Wales
Growing Mid Wales, a regional partnership and engagement arrangement between the private and public sectors, and with UK and Welsh Government, has unlocked the first allocation of funding from both governments as part of the Mid Wales Growth Deal agreement.

Free emergency first aid course for Powys motorcyclists
Biker Down! Cymru is a free emergency first aid course for motorcyclists wishing to enhance their knowledge and broaden their experience in dealing with incidents or collisions that may require first aid at the roadside.

County council by-election to be held
A county council by-election for the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed

New Flying Start and childcare site for Brecon now open
A new childcare setting in Brecon has been opened by First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford

Growing Mid Wales Partnership reflects on achievements to date
On 18th September, at a regional partnership meeting aimed at promoting and representing the region's priorities for economic development, the renewed vision for economic growth in Mid Wales was discussed