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Powys residents need photo ID to vote at Police and Crime Commissioner elections in May
Residents in Powys will need to show photographic ID to vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May
Funding allocated to 14 projects to increase adult numeracy across Mid Wales
Following a recent call for applications for projects seeking to improve adult numeracy skills, 14 projects across the Mid Wales region have been approved
Cabinet to consider Irfon Valley school objection report
A small south Powys primary school could close later this year if given the go-ahead by Cabinet next week, the county council has said
Cabinet to consider Ysgol Bro Caereinion language consultation report
Exciting plans to move a north Powys all-age school along the language continuum so it eventually becomes a Welsh-medium school could take a step closer if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said
Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief - application window closing soon
Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have until the end of March to apply for a rate relief scheme that will see their business rates bill reduced, the county council has said
Council unveils ambitious plans to build and improve council homes
More than £170m investment is planned as part of a five-year programme that will see new council homes built and improvements made to existing council homes, Powys County Council has said
Exploring opportunities for a digital revolution in Mid Wales
Current grant-funded projects available could significantly help Mid Wales boost its connectivity infrastructure, but it can be confusing when exploring what options are out there
Grow your business with a grant of up £25k
Businesses in Powys with plans to expand, or secure their future in challenging times, could be eligible for a Growth Grant from the county council.
Partners working together to tackle child poverty
"Partnership working is key if child poverty is to be tackled in Powys" - that was message to those who attended a child poverty conference hosted by the county council
International Women's Day 2024
Marked annually on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Arts service gets SPF funding to support county's arts and creative industries
A grant funding programme is to be created to support arts and creative industries in Powys after the county council secured £675,000 from the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)
Garden waste recycling collections
The garden waste recycling collection service provides an easy, clean and simple way of getting rid of your garden waste, with the knowledge that it will all be collected, recycled and turned into compost.