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Safeguarding information page established
A safeguarding information page has been created by the county council as part of efforts to ensure that Powys residents are kept safe from harm and abuse
Power up this year's Six Nations with your food waste and help Wales become world leader
With this year's Six Nations well underway, Wales Recycles' latest research reveals that people in Wales are just as passionate about recycling as they are about the game.
Helping veterans fulfil their potential outside the Armed Forces
A guaranteed interview scheme for armed forces veterans has been launched by Powys County Council.
Living wage commitment for apprentices
Apprentices at Powys County Council will be paid the Real Living Wage, thanks to an agreement by Cabinet this week.
Avian influenza identified at Powys premises
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1, otherwise known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a premises near Newtown, the county council has said
Newtown DIY enthusiast fined for fly-tipping
A Newtown resident has been fined £400 for illegally dumping rubbish in the 'devil's elbow' hair-pin bend layby (near Dolfor) of the A483 trunk road.
Coronation Street Parties and Celebrations
Powys County Council is inviting communities to apply for road closures, free of charge, to allow them to hold communal street parties in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty The King
Dolgerddon Hall
A property in mid Powys that was damaged by fire over four years ago has been taken back by the county council
Combat 'ych-a-fi' to unleash the power of your food waste recycling
Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. With 95% of us regularly recycling our waste, we're already the third best recycling nation in the world, and now we've teamed up with Wales Recycles to support their Mighty Mission to Wales get to number one.
Machynlleth Library survey
Residents in Machynlleth and the Dyfi Valley are being urged to give their views on the possibility of relocating Machynlleth Library once the town's brand-new school has been built
Powys Library Service is asking residents to 'Dip into Reading' and reap the wellbeing benefits this winter
Powys Library Service is teaming up with national charity The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and improved health outcomes this winter.
Free emergency first aid course for Powys motorcyclists
Biker Down! Cymru is a free emergency first aid course for motorcyclists wishing to enhance their knowledge and broaden their experience in dealing with incidents or collisions that may require first aid at the roadside.