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Police and Crime Panel supports proposed 2023/24 precept
Members of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel have supported the Commissioner's proposed precept increase of 7.75%.
Powys Public Service Board Well-being Plan Consultation Launched
A consultation on the new Powys Well-being Plan is launched today (Friday 27 January) and runs until midnight on 19 April.
Advancement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme
Following an initial piece of work that identified a need to develop additional employment sites across the region, further work has been completed to scope a proposed Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme
Design work underway to develop active travel routes in Welshpool
Following Welsh Governments' approval of the county's Active Travel Network Maps (ATNM), work has started to develop designs for improving active travel provision on Severn Street, in Welshpool.
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen
A revised business case to construct a replacement building for a north Powys all-through school has been approved by the Welsh Government, the county council has announced
Below inflation council rent increase approved
Building new council homes while continuing to maintain the existing housing stock will be supported by a below-inflation rent increase, the county council has said
Council issues warning over energy efficiency installer
An energy efficiency installer advertising grants for air source heat pumps and solar panels on Facebook are using Powys County Council's logo without permission, the county's residents are being warned
AI is being used to speed up the payment of cost-of-living grants
Developers working for Powys County Council are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make sure those needing cost-of-living help receive it as quickly as possible.
Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel
The proposed precept for Dyfed Powys Police will be put under scrutiny at the first meeting of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel in 2023.
Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme
Motorcyclists are invited to sign up to the DVSA free Enhanced Riders Scheme which aims to help improve riding skills and safety on Powys roads.
Please recycle all your old batteries and electrical items
Powys County Council are urging residents to recycle all their old batteries and battery powered electricals, rather than putting them in the bin.
Still time to give views on Ysgol y Cribarth Welsh-medium plans
Less than three weeks remain for people to give their views on plans to introduce a Welsh-medium stream at a south Powys primary school