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£1.3k bill for farmer who failed to get rid of dead sheep
Failing to correctly dispose of 17 sheep carcasses has cost a Powys farmer over £1,300 after they were prosecuted by the county council's Animal Health Team.
Growing opportunities in Mid Wales
On Monday, 24 July at the Royal Welsh Show, Growing Mid Wales partners attended a reception to reflect on the progress that has been achieved to date and to look ahead at the next stages of development across all the region's work.
Project to improve maths skills is launched by Powys Library Service
A project aimed to improve maths confidence is underway across Powys libraries, the county council has said.
Headteacher appointed for new Brecon school
A new primary school that will open in south Powys next year has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of a headteacher, it has been announced
Chief Executive leaving
Powys County Council Chief Executive, Dr Caroline Turner, will leave the council at the end of July. Caroline has been absent from work due to ill-health since March
Exciting plans for new council homes approved
Sixteen one-bedroomed homes are to be built in Ystradgynlais after exciting plans were given the go-ahead, the county council has said
Climate crisis group holds its first meeting
A group which aims to help Powys play its part in tackling the climate crisis has held its first meeting.
Free school meals holiday vouchers
Plans to support Powys families with a Free School Meals holiday payment during this year's summer holidays have been approved by Cabinet, the county council has said
Exciting plans for new council homes to be considered
A planning application to build 16 one-bedroomed homes in Ystradgynlais will be considered next week, the county council has said
New Digital Community Hub for Knighton
A new Digital Community Hub has been launched at a mid-Powys library, the county council has said.
Gold success for Mount Street Infants School
A Brecon primary school has been congratulated by Powys County Council after it became the first in Wales to achieve gold status for the supportive and inclusive environment it has created for Service children
Old Market Hall, Llanidloes
Work to repair and strengthen a historic building in north Powys will be put on hold until listed building consent has been obtained, the county council has said