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Council launches cost of living information hub
An information hub with advice and support about dealing with the cost of living has been launched, the county council has said
Go GREEN this Halloween!
The spookiest night of the year is nearly here but it's a time to scare your friends, not the planet! There's plenty of recycling to be done around Halloween and lots of ways you can reduce the scary amount of waste generated by the fearsome festivities.
Council makes it easier for smaller firms to bid for contracts
Contractors wishing to be considered to complete building works for Powys County Council will find the process simpler in the future thanks to a new procurement system.
The future of Brecon town centre
A drop-in session for the final phase of the consultation aimed at improving the public spaces within Brecon town centre, will take place on Wednesday 2 November, between 3.30pm and 6.30pm at Y Gaer, Brecon.
Parents receive sneak peek of Powys' new flagship primary school
Parents of prospective pupils have had the chance to tour the development of a new Welsh-medium school in Welshpool as they consider educational options for their children
Staff shortages still causing disruption to bin collections
Difficulties in recruiting HGV drivers and a rise in covid cases are still causing significant disruptions to the waste and recycling collections across the county.
Home fire safety check scammers
Powys residents are being urged by the county council to be on their guard against fire safety scammers.
Higher Apprenticeships help to raise standards at Newtown High School
Engaging with Higher Apprenticeships has helped Newtown High School to move out of special measures by improving leadership and management, teaching and learning standards.
Archaeological treasure is coming to Welshpool
A north Powys museum will be holding an event later this month to celebrate the arrival of new treasure acquisitions, the county council has said.
Goldfish given as prizes at fairs
Residents in Powys are being asked by the county council to think twice before accepting a goldfish as a prize if they have attended a fair.
Work to begin on the Llandrindod Wells to Howey Active Travel route
Work to the first two phases of a new active travel route in Llandrindod Wells will begin next week (24 October 2022).
National Recycle Week 2022
This year's Recycle Week is a great chance for us all to double our efforts to recycle more and get the answers to those questions which may be holding us back from doing all we can.