News

£110m Mid Wales Growth Deal reaches key milestone
The Mid Wales Growth Deal reached a significant milestone today [Tuesday, 22 December] with the signing of the Heads of Terms by the Welsh Government, UK Government and the region's local authorities

Strategic outline case for new primary school approved
A new £12.9m replacement primary school in north Powys have moved a step closer after exciting plans submitted by the county council were approved by the Welsh Government

Clampdown on Powys fly-tippers
Powys County Council clamps down on fly-tippers blighting the county with their irresponsible and antisocial behaviour.

Refurbishment work to take place at Knighton Sports Centre
Work to refurbish the pool area and changing rooms at a mid-Powys sports centre will start in the New Year

Work completed to Flash Leisure Centre outdoor pitch
Works to the outdoor sports pitch at the Flash Leisure Centre in Welshpool are now complete, Powys County Council and Freedom Leisure have announced

Clyro Church in Wales School Governing Body
A south Powys school governing body have had their right to a delegated budget suspended by the county council

Plans for January school return
Work to plan a safe and organised return for all learners in the New Year is ongoing, Powys County Council has said

Another round of funding to help hospitality businesses
A further package of financial support is available for hospitality, leisure, tourism, and related supply chain businesses.

Council publishes respite policy for unpaid carers
Powys County Council has published its Respite Care Policy for unpaid carers.

Cabinet approve new Welsh-medium Education Strategy
An education strategy that will guide efforts to build a bilingual future for Powys and its young people has been approved, the county council has said

Cabinet approve strategic outline case for new primary school
Exciting plans for a new £12.9m replacement primary school in north Powys have taken a step closer after Cabinet gave the go-ahead to submit plans to the Welsh Government

Christmas recycling and waste collections
Changes to the normal kerbside collections for recycling and waste will be kept to a minimum this year, with only collections scheduled for Christmas Day (Friday 25 Dec) and New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) rearranged for another day.