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The scene of a lorry fire on the A460, Shareshill which was carrying toilet rolls.
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Link road between M54 and M6 still closed after loo roll lorry fire

Issues with dogs not being on leads or people not picking up dog faeces is an issue in the Groe, Builth Wells

Dog issues continue to trouble Builth Wells residents and town council

Powys people are being given the chance to ask a question about council services

Powys people with a question about council services, can submit it now

Llandrindod Wells South County Councillor Lauren D'Silva

Powys County Councillor holds positive first surgery for residents

The town council is looking for ideas to revive Llandrindod Wells.

Llandrindod Wells Chamber of Trade idea is under discussion

The new look Rhayader toilets after refurbishment work

Final work will be completed this week

An artist’s impression showing what the new CymruTech Park in Newtown might look like once completed. It is number one in the 50+ Big Ideas for Powys programme, which sits alongside the GROW Powys Economic Strategy 2026–2040.

Powys cabinet backs ambitious GROW Powys Economic Strategy

Knighton's Bowling Green Lane car park

Town council offering free parking in Knighton

Knighton Mayor says the town council cannot take over the refurbished toilets as they are not in an acceptable state.

Refurbished toilets not in an acceptable state, says Knighton mayor

Llandrindod Wells South County Councillor Lauren D'Silva

New Powys member wants to work with town council

Cllr Jake Berriman - Liberal Democrat - represents Llandrindod North.

Powys councillors want to see rental income reinvested in farm estate

Builth Wells will also receive £83,000 to go ahead with its projects.

18 Powys towns to receive £83,000 each for local improvements

Powys County Council is asking for questions from the public for its next full council meeting

Questions about Powys council services called for now

“It has been an immense privilege to represent the County Council,” Powys chairman Councillor William Powell says

A final view from the Chairman of Powys

Powys landlords invited to new forum offering clear guidance on major housing changes

Powys landlords invited to new forum

Lauren D'Silva and her husband Councillor Steve Deeks D'Silva

Liberal Democrats win Llandrindod South by-election

Montgomery Church in Wales Primary School has been praised by the county council following a positive Estyn inspection

Powys school praised following positive Estyn inspection
Montgomery Church in Wales School praised following positive Estyn inspection
Karen Compton

Young people invited to volunteer with Powys libraries this summer

Youngsters invited to volunteer with Powys libraries

Dave Evans

Safer roads chair resigns

Rhayader County Councillor Angela Davies said the scheme could bring some big improvements to the town

Rhayader businesses will know soon if the bid has been successful

More than 500 children from over 20 schools across Powys have taken part in the “Stars of the Shelves” initiative

Well-known authors have held workshops at local libraries

The active travel scheme between Llandrindod Wells and Howey has been controversial

Town councillor calls Powys County Council ‘liars’

Poultry Applications Called in by Welsh Government

County council warned over lack of road safety after woman, 91, drove into canal

Elected Liberal Democrats in Shrewsbury vow to 'prioritise protecting local serv...

Resurfacing work taking place on the A41. The stretch between Wrexham Road and Tilstock Island, Whitchurch, is part of Shropshire Council\'s maintenance programme for spring/summer 2025. Picture: Shropshire Council

County council extends contract of company responsible for highway maintenance

Future development in Powys comes under the spotlight

New recovery grant scheme now available
Community groups, charities, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations across Powys could be eligible for a funding boost, thanks to the County Council’s new grant scheme.
Sue Austin

Shielding calls end in Powys

LETTER: We must plan for end of lock down

School improvements for Powys

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Recycling times to be reviewed

Blog: Crestfallen at reader's coat of arms query

County council's top ranking

Borough pay rates pull ahead

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The cost of school closure

Road charging plan for county

Authority's two tax increases

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