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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.

The dedication, resilience and hard work of our safeguarding professionals has been recognised as part of a regional award ceremony.

Recycling and waste collections will not be affected by the Jubilee bank holidays, with collections taking place on both Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June as normal.

Powys Library Service is researching how they could support residents to access digital technology and services, through the development of community hubs providing support and space to work remotely.

The first ever visit of The Women's Tour to Welshpool on Thursday 9 June is expected to result in many benefits for the area, including an economic boost.

Residents living in the south of the county and looking for a job will benefit from attending the South Powys Jobs Fair in Brecon on Wednesday 25 May, 9.30am - 1pm, where they can meet many potential employers showcasing their vacancies and employment opportunities.

The groups that run Powys' many meeting spaces are being invited to apply for a grant that could help them offer digital as well as face-to-face events.

This Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) celebrates the difference that foster carers have made to the lives of children and young people.

Powys County Council has announced that there will be free parking in all council owned car parks throughout the four-day Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Delivering a plan to change the cultures that lead to abuse and violence, is among the actions that Powys County Council has committed to by becoming White Ribbon Accredited.

Over 120 children and young people across Powys got involved in competitions to celebrate World Book Day, the county council has said.

Motorcyclists are invited to sign up to a free enhanced riders training course to help improve their riding skills and the safety of Powys roads.