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Grants available for creating sanctuaries for nature in Powys
Community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, schools and other organisations are invited to apply for grant funding to create places for nature in their local area.

Cabinet to consider Ysgol y Cribarth objection report
Welsh-medium education could be introduced at a south Powys primary school if given the go-ahead by Cabinet later this month, the county council has said

Powys Public Service Board Well-being Plan Published
The new Powys Well-being Plan has been published on the Council's website today (Wednesday 14th June).

Bus travel simplified across North Wales
A single ticket scheme that aims to simplify bus travel has been introduced across north Wales.

Recruitment event to meet increasing pressures in social care
Powys County Council is holding a recruitment event to boost the adult social care workforce ahead of winter pressures.

Town centres benefit from Transforming Towns programme
Nine projects that will help revitalise town centres in mid Wales have received a boost thanks to Welsh Government funding, it has been announced

Freedom Leisure in Powys backs national Drowning Prevention Week campaign
Freedom Leisure in Powys who operate sites such as The Flash, Maldwyn, Bro Ddyfi, Brecon and Rhayader are urging parents to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer.

Council launches Welsh language introduction leaflet at Urdd Eisteddfod
A Welsh language introduction leaflet aimed at welcoming people who move to Powys from outside of Wales has been launched at one of Europe's biggest youth festivals, the county council has announced

Expanded new build proposals will ensure no pupil is left behind
Exciting plans for a replacement primary school in north Powys could be changed so that more pupils can attend and benefit from the new facilities, the county council has said

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 20 July

David Jones Exhibition
David Jones was one of the great artist-writers of the twentieth century. A south Powys museum will be holding a major exhibition this summer to celebrate his work.

Past Powys pupil declared Chief Bard at Urdd Eisteddfod
A past Powys pupil has won a prestigious award at the 2023 Urdd Eisteddfod, the county council has said.