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From house to home - Powys family welcomes Deputy Leader
It's not just about building homes - it's about building futures. That's the message from Powys County Council's Deputy Leader, who visited a family in Ystradgynlais to see how they've settled into their new council home
Powys commits to ending HIV transmissions
Powys has officially joined the Fast Track Cities initiative, becoming the latest region in Wales to sign the Paris Declaration - committing to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
More than 700 people with a disability could be missing out on extra income
More than 700 Powys adults with a disability or long-term health condition could be missing out on extra income, the county council believes.
'Make Memories, Not Mess': Powys County Council teams up with Keep Wales Tidy to tackle litter
As families and visitors head outdoors to enjoy the best of Wales' beauty spots this summer, Powys County Council is urging everyone to take responsibility for their litter and help protect the places we all love.
New opportunity to foster children and young people in Powys
A unique type of foster care in Powys offers carers over £19,000 plus, the first of its kind in Wales.
Powering progress at the Royal Welsh: Innovation and collaboration drive Agri-Tech and Food-Tech success
A showcase of cutting-edge innovation and collaboration took place at the Royal Welsh Show on Monday 21 July 2025, as Growing Mid Wales and partners hosted a 'Powering Progress: Innovation and Funding in Agri-Tech and Food-Tech' event
Powys schools honoured for Welsh Language excellence
Twenty-five schools across Powys have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to a national initiative designed to embed the Welsh language into the everyday life of schools, the county council has said
One year on - Farming Fit delivers hundreds of health checks across Powys
An award-winning initiative supporting the health and wellbeing of Powys' rural communities has delivered over 760 health checks in its first year - resulting in 97 individuals being advised to seek further medical support from their GP or local pharmacy
Smart solutions for sustainable energy in agriculture shared at Royal Welsh Show
Innovative approaches to sustainable energy in agriculture were explored at the Royal Welsh Show this week during a stakeholder session hosted by Growing Mid Wales on 21 July
Council's Building Control Team shortlisted for prestigious national award
A council service has been shortlisted for a top national award that celebrates excellence in the construction and building control sector, the county council has announced
Progress and partnership at the Royal Welsh: Leaders reflect on Growth Deal and wider investment in Mid Wales
Senior representatives from the UK and Welsh Governments joined Growing Mid Wales (GMW) at the Royal Welsh Showground on Monday 21 July 2025 to reflect on the continued progress being made across the region - and to reaffirm their shared commitment to unlocking further investment and opportunity
Welshpool High School
A team of senior education officers are already working with a Powys secondary school following a disappointing Estyn inspection, the county council has confirmed
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