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Council makes it easier for smaller firms to bid for contracts
A new procurement system, making it easier for contractors to apply for building contracts, has now been completed, the county council has said.
Armed Forces Champion visits Little Troopers
A group of children from a Brecon primary school have told a senior councillor from Powys County Council what being a Military Child means to them
Powys County Council Customer Services Review
Powys County Council has commissioned a comprehensive review over its delivery of its customer services
Tender package published for council housing development
A tender package to build 32 one-bedroom flats in north Powys has now been published, the county council has said
Pupils and staff to move to new Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng building next week
A new school building for a Welsh-medium primary school in north Powys will open its doors to pupils and staff for the first time next week, the county council has said
Wildlife boxes to boost biodiversity at council flats
Wildlife boxes have been installed at two council flat blocks in Welshpool as part of an initiative to improve biodiversity, the county council has said
Get ready for 20mph
Work to prepare Powys roads for the upcoming default 20mph speed limit will begin this week (week commencing 24 April 2023).
Third case of bird flu identified in area of north Powys
A third 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.
Consultants appointed to support Newtown Health and Wellbeing campus
Plans for the creation of a multi-agency health and wellbeing campus in the centre of Newtown have taken a significant step forward
Leisure Review - Update
An in-depth review of leisure facilities is being carried out by Powys County Council supported by its partner Freedom Leisure to create a sustainable service for the future.
Rescheduled positive parenting roadshow to visit Newtown
Due to the heavy snow in Newtown on 9 March which prevented the event from taking place, the roadshow has been rescheduled and will visit Tesco Newtown on Thursday 20 April from 10am to 1pm.
Y Lawnt housing development gets official seal of approval
A £3.4 million housing development offering 26 one-bedroom flats, in Newtown, has been officially opened.