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Foster Wales Powys highlights the benefits of fostering with the council

Powys County Council highways staff are having to deal with increasing numbers of drivers jumping temporary red lights, ignoring stop signs, and speeding through road works. Not only is this driving behaviour illegal, it is also putting the hardworking highways teams at risk of serious injury.

A survey about the safety measures that were in place around Builth Wells during this year's Royal Welsh Show has been launched.

There is still time to give your views on the Powys Leisure Review, the county council has said.

Hundreds of Brecon residents have already returned and recycled thousands of drink containers through the Scan|Recycle|Reward trial, earning themselves a 10p reward each time.

Residents in Powys who could help shape and support the life of a young person are being urged by the county council to consider becoming hosts as part of an important programme

Many of the 30 shortlisted finalists will be making their debut at this year's Powys Business Awards, the county's premier showcase celebrating business success.

A Welsh international footballer has received an award from the Chair of Powys County Council for her achievements in the women's game at the age of just 19.

Organisations that could provide a stray dog collection and kennelling service on behalf of Powys County Council are being urged to get in touch.

An Executive Director at Powys County Council is set to leave for a new post in another Local Authority, the council has confirmed.

A plan designed to get homeless people in Powys into settled accommodation as quickly as possible has been backed by the county council's Cabinet.

Joining the other successful litter picking hwbs across the county, Builth Wells Library has become the latest place to loan out litter picking kits to those keen to help keep their local area free from rubbish.