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Council welcomes decision to remove Newtown High from Estyn review list

Powys County Council has welcomed the news that Newtown High School has been removed from Estyn's list of schools requiring review

From community connections to sign language success - Powys early years settings recognised for excellence

Two Welsh-medium early years settings in Powys have been highlighted by Estyn for their innovative approaches to supporting young children's development and wellbeing

Legacy scheme for Powys backed

National energy infrastructure projects approved by the Welsh Government need to provide a lasting legacy for communities in Powys, according to the County Council's Cabinet.

Ysgol Penmaes pupils quiz senior leaders in Council Chamber visit

Learners from a special school in Brecon have quizzed Powys County Council's senior leaders about education as part of a visit to see where important decisions are made

Chair of Council pays tribute to Dame Shân Legge-Bourke

The passing of the Hon Dame Shân Legge-Bourke- Mrs LB or just plain Shân as she was affectionately known to thousands - marks, in a very real sense, the end of an era.

Budget Survey - Have you had your say?

There is still time for the people of Powys to share their views on how money should be spent on local services for the year 2026-27 and beyond, the county council has said.

Powys Archives Wins UK Accreditation

Powys Archives has been awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation status for the first time, the county council has said.

Ysgol Robert Owen project highly commended in national CLAW Awards

A major school building project in north Powys has been recognised at a national level after being highly commended in the CLAW Awards 2025 Project of the Year category

Funding extended and timetable revised for vital X48 bus route

After a successful first 12 months, the funding for the X48 service from Craven Arms to Builth Wells will continue for another year.

Early years excellence - two Powys settings featured in Estyn's national report

Two Welsh-medium early years settings in Powys have been highlighted for their excellent work in Estyn's latest Early Insight report, which showcases strong practice across Wales