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The roadside commercial land at Rhallt View, Buttington Cross, Welshpool at the top of the picture

New Welshpool site has 'potential for new jobs and investment'

Cllr Angela Davies - Liberal Democrat and represents Rhayader.

Powys could be fined for missing government recycling targets

Cllr Adrian Jones - Conservative - represents the ward of Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

''Glut' of windfarm plans are causing problems for Powys council

Reverend Mark Beaton leading a previous service at Builth Wells' war memorial. Image: Cllr Mark Hammond

Builth Wells gets ready for Remembrance Sunday

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick with Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member Jane Dodds at Ystradgynlais Hospital

Welsh Government “hiding behind unelected bureaucrats” -Powys MP

One of the dogs taken from a property at Nant Glas

Four dogs taken from a Llandrindod Wells property

An Apple Press day where people can bring there apples to be turned into juice will be taking place in Kington

Community apple juicing day coming up in Kington

Llandrindod Wells War Memorial hospital. From Google Streetview.

Powys hospital beds petition passes 10,000 signatures

There are plans to change The Exchange, a former accountants, into an eight surgery dental practice

Plans to create eight surgery dental practice in Powys town

Llanwrtyd Community Association-Sue Hazell, Jen Walsby, Lynda Pace-Avery and Catherine Wilson with Powys High Sheriff William Watkins

Powys community orchard opened by High Sheriff

Cllr Sandra Davies (left) visiting the fostering stand at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. With her are Chief Executive Emma Palmer (right) and Caroline Mears from the council’s Fostering Team.

Five council-run children's homes are now operating across Powys

The event will begin with an opening speech from NFU Cymru President Abi Reader

NFU Conference 'Delivering Success' being held in Llandrindod Wells

Powys' waste collection review highlights service improvements and lessons learned

Powys waste collection rollout caused disruption for some residents

A 1963 Fordson Super Dexta which will be going under the hammer.

Vintage and classical tractors and implements needed for sale

The Chair of Powys County Council, Cllr Geoff Morgan, presents the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award to Deputy Leader and Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Matthew Dorrance.

Powys council secures Defence Employer Gold Award

The Lakeside Boathouse in Llandrindod Wells is rapidly establishing itself as an exciting up-and-coming venue for canoe polo

Powys location becoming 'up and coming' venue for canoe polo

Cllr Jeremy Pugh - Powys Independents - represents the Builth ward at Powys council.

Council bid to ensure home-educated children get annual visits delayed
Motion asking for greater oversight of home schooled children has was withdrawn from Powys council meeting
Elgan Hearn

Powys County Council's Cabinet will next week consider changing the opening of Ysgol Bro Epynt, the new Welsh-medium all-age school planned for Builth Wells, from September 2027 to September 2028.

Powys Cabinet to consider new opening date for Ysgol Bro Epynt

Endanger bird, the Curlew.

Powys national park welcomes plan to protect the Curlew in Wales

Cllr Lucy Roberts - who represents the Llandrino ward has left the Conservative Party

Powys County Councillor leaves Conservative Group

Professor John Hunt is a member of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority.

Greater diversity of staff and visitors to Bannau Brycheiniog needed

Family pays tribute to much-loved Archie following tragic road traffic collision

Man who died in A470 crash with dog will be 'missed beyond measure'

Bethany Handley

Knighton Festival to start this weekend

Charlotte Church in the grounds at The Dreaming

Charlotte Church forced to close her Powys healing retreat

Some of the crowds in one of the marquees at a previous Kington Food and Drink Festival. Image by Andy Compton

Kington's annual 22 year-old food festival cancelled this year

Kington is to beef up its community security by improving its CCTV system

Kington's CCTV system is to be restored and improved

Kington residents are to be asked for their views on town council plans to take over public toilets

Residents to be asked if they support town council toilet take-over

Powys council want to build prefabricated accommodation for homeless people near County Hall in Llandrindod Wells.

Plans for housing for homeless people in Llandrindod Wells withdrawn
Plans for emergency housing for homeless people near a Llandrindod Wells primary school have been withdrawn
Elgan Hearn

Ready to roll – one year-old Jettson Jones from Newtown is well on his way to becoming a skateboarder and showed the park is for all ages!

Llandrindod Wells skate park is open, 28 years after campaigning began

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Powys councillors to highlight lack of detail in windfarm plan

Powys County Council Leader Cllr Jake Berriman - Liberal Democrat - represents Llandrindod North.

Column by Powys Leader Councillor Jake Berriman

Llandrindod Wells South County Councillor Lauren D'Silva

Llandrindod Wells councillor talks about her recent work

Cllr Bryn Davies - Plaid Cymru - represents the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn ward.

Powys council requests money for Additional Learning Needs children

Jane Thomas, the director of corporate services and as s151 is Powys County Council's statutory chief finance officer.

The search is on for Powys council's chief finance officer

Mike Hiles representing the RAFA pays his respects to the war dead at the cenotaph in Knighton at a previous event. Image: Karen Compton

Knighton council to look at putting money in budget for bench work

After a year of weather extremes, Natural Resources Wales urges people across Wales to ‘Be Flood Ready’

Wales' residents urged to ‘Be Flood Ready’ by Natural Resources Wales

Police have confirmed the sad discovery.

Police confirm sad discovery in search for missing woman

Police are appealing for help to find Nicola.

Police appeal for help to find missing Nicola

Show support for Mind this World Mental Health Day

People urged to raise funds, donate goods or volunteer for Mind

Supporters of Gladestry Primary School with their banners at Powys County Council's headquarters for the full council meeting yesterday

Supporters of an at risk Powys school welcome change in voting rules

There is still time for residents to share their views of living in Powys

Still time for residents to share their views of living in Powys

A film loosely based on British comedian John Bishop's life to be shown in Presteigne

'Is This Thing On' will be screened in Presteigne

Cllr Joy Jones - Powys County Council's Anti-Poverty Champion. Powys Independents group - Newtown East.

Powys councillors unanimously condemn moves to cut health services

Presteigne holds Halloween special with a Dark Tales storytelling session

Dark Tales storytelling session in Presteigne

Residents enjoying a cup of tea and a chat in Gladestry Village Hall

Groups able to offer warm spaces in Powys are urged to register

Cllr Ed Jones - Powys Independents - represents Old Radnor.

All councillors will decide future school closures in Powys

Crowds enjoying last year’s Christmas lights and the switch-on event in Kington. Image: Andy Compton

Various options being considered for Kington's Christmas event

Winners of a wildlife competition will take part in a special masterclass in a UK temperate rainforest with acclaimed young wildlife photographer, Llandrindod Wells' Jamie Smart.

Wildlife photography competitors can win prize with Powys' Jamie Smart

Left hand side - Former Gungrog Site, Welshpool (Left to Right):Councillor Matthew Dorrance (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys), County Councillor Carol Robinson (Welshpool Gungrog), Mike Sambrook (Managing Director at SJ Roberts Construction)
Right hand side - Maes yr Esgob, Llanfair-ym-mochnant (Left to Right): Nicola Downes (Housing Development Officer, Powys County Council), Councillor Matthew Dorrance (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys), County Councillor Aled Davies (Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin), Ed Marston (Site Manager), Mike Sambrook (Managing Director at SJ Roberts Construction)

Work begins on 34 new council homes in north Powys

Cllr Matthew Dorrance - Labour - Brecon West - he is the deputy council leader and armed forces member champion.

Council Tax premiums to increase on Powys long term empty properties

The Royal Welsh Sports Village attracted more than 23,000 participants during this year’s Royal Welsh Show

Royal Welsh Show Sports Village was a huge hit

The new luxury accessible lodge opens at a Powys holiday park

New luxury accessible lodge opens at Powys holiday park

Powys County Councillor Graham Breeze - Powys Independents - represents the Welshpool Llanerchyddol ward.

Powys councillor seeks evidence of staff support for changes

Rhayader Town Council agreed to undertake further investigations into Community Interest Companies

Council to make further enquiries about Community Interest Companies

There will be a big variety of arts and crafts at Kington's monthly market

Art and craft market in Kington on Saturday

Builth Wells's public toilets have been praised by a visitor, who says he has seen some 'right sights' in other parts of the country.

Builth Wells public toilets praised by visitor

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