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Head of Service leaving
A Head of Service at Powys County Council is set to leave the authority for a new post in West-Wales, the council has confirmed
Visitor Experience Project gets Brilliant Basics boost
Three key visitor locations in Powys are set for boost after the county council secured Welsh Government funding to carry out improvement works
Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge
Children across Powys are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Challenge and spark their curiosity about the world around them.
Cancer events help join the dots for patients
Two drop-in information events aimed at providing support closer to home for residents living with cancer in the county have been hailed a success by the organisers - the Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys programme.
Hackney carriage tariffs
A consultation on proposals to increase Hackney Carriage tariffs in Powys will start later this week, the county council has said
Cabinet approved Discretionary Cost of Living Support Scheme
Thousands of vulnerable residents in Powys are set to receive financial help after Cabinet decided how funding to support those most impacted by the cost of living crisis will be spent
Entrepreneur busier than ever since becoming Powys Business of the Year
Young entrepreneur Aled Woosnam is busier than ever since winning the coveted Powys Business of the Year Award last October
AGM for Mid Wales Corporate Joint Committee
A committee to strengthen regional working across mid Wales has held its Annual General Meeting.
Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week
A campaign encouraging people to Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week has been launched
Silver Kite Award for litter picking champion
Keep Wales Tidy's Project Officer for Powys, Rachel Palmer, has been presented with a Silver Kite Award in recognition of her years of dedication in championing volunteers to care for their local environment.
Staff shortages causing disruption to bin collections
Front line workers, such as the waste and recycling crews, have been relied upon to continue working hard throughout the chaos of the past couple of years. Despite the strains of a global pandemic and budget pressures, the council's key workers have worked tirelessly to ensure services are maintained and resident's needs are met.
Library Service welcomes local author for book signing
Local author, Jan Brown, will be joining Powys County Council's Library Service to promote and sign her new book, 'People Like Us'