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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 number of long term empty properties in Powys is falling.

Cabinet back increasing Council Tax on empty properties by up to 300%

The before and after pictures of the Knighton property, Powys County Council has purchased

More homes for Powys residents as council buys properties

One of the six bungalows up for sale located at Bryn Awelon in the tiny village of Cyffylliog, near Ruthin, Denbighshire.

Six Welsh bungalows hit market for price of one-bed London flat

Planning officers are recommending that two housing proposals in West Felton.

Two plans for homes recommended for approval - despite objections

A planning application was submitted by P & A Lakeside Investments Ltd on August 4.

Telford planning: Children’s home operator, drive-thru and homes

Purplebricks can carry out virtual valuations, without having to send someone to your house - we found out how it works by putting it to the test

I tried a Purplebricks virtual valuation – and I was surprised by it

Charging points are causing parking issues in a Ludlow street - claims

Broseley power outage

36 properties struck by power outage - here's when it will be back on

Cocktail bar prevented from hosting outdoor event due to concerns

An application was submitted on August 18.

Telford family's five homes plan withdrawn after concerns raised

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4

Preston Gubbals Road, SY4

Water supply restored after burst water pipe in Shrewsbury

Preston Gubbals Road, SY4

Engineers remain on scene of burst water pipe in Shrewsbury

Craven Arms outage

43 homes without power in Craven Arms - here's when it will be back on

Plans submitted to build four houses in Albrighton

Properties along Rhayader's high street are receiving a face lift.

Some properties along Rhayader's high street are receiving a face lift
Works are underway as part of Rhayader's shop front improvement scheme
Karen Compton

Planning officers are recommending that a proposal for 128 homes in Shawbury

128-home development near Shrewsbury recommended for approval

There is still time to help shape how Powys tackles long-term empty homes, with just two weeks left to take part in the Council Tax Premium consultation

Have a say on Council Tax Premium for empty properties

Guildhall in Shrewsbury. Picture: LDRS

Plans for house with cave - plus all the latest planning applications

Flood defence repairs have been completed in Glasbury

Flood defence repairs completed in Glasbury

Cars in a row at a car dealer

Properties raided in nuisance motor finance text message investigation

A firefighter at work

Properties evacuated as firefighters battle heath blaze amid heatwave

Powys County Council’s Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report for 2025/26, which has been approved by Cabinet and is now available online

Powys council's achievements are highlighted in annual report

The new homes are set to be built on land off Kingfisher Way in Morda

Social housing development on village edge set for approval

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) began repairs to the Glasbury flood defence wall on Monday, July 13

Essential work to Glasbury's flood defence wall is being done

The Metropole Hotel is part of a new major expansion.

Llandrindod Wells venue joins Classic British Hotels in partnership

Powys County Council approves support for self-catering holiday let owners affected by tax changes

Support for Powys self-catering holiday let owners on tax changes
Council approves support for self-catering holiday let owners affected by tax changes
Karen Compton

A consultation on the Council Tax Premium for empty properties in Powys is now open

Consultation on the Council Tax Premium for empty Powys properties

The five-bedroom Dorset property joins a £2 million Cheshire home in a limited promotion that doubles the usual number of entries available for £15

£15 Raffle House deal gives entrants two chances to win dream homes

The number of long term empty properties in Powys is falling.

Empty Powys home owners could be charged a 300% premium on council tax

Left to right at the entrance to the Cae’r Hen Ysgol development are: Geraint Roberts, Barcud’s Head of Development; Craig Edwards Quantity Surveyor with JJP Services; Mike Prior JJP Services’ Director; Jamie Davies, JJP Operations Manager; Jason Jones, Barcud Group Chief Executive; Dave Hilliard, JJP Services Contracts Manager; Mark Owen, JJP Services Architect and Kate Curran, Barcud Group Director of Finance, Governance and Investment.

A £2.5m development of 10 new homes in Llanidloes has been completed

Plans by The Bracken Trust to build three houses near their cancer support centre in Llandrindod Wells have been approved.

Plans for three homes behind a Powys cancer centre are approved

Raffle House's new £2.5 million dream home certainly has wow factor

Raffle House launches £2.5m Dorset dream home with 2-for-1 offer

An initial funding bid worth upto £453,000 for Rhayader businesses to improve their shop fronts has been successful

First stage of Rhayader shop front scheme has been successful

The Budgens in Ludlow

Ludlow's pub history comes to life in archaeologists' report

Plans to build 88 homes in Albrighton is being recommended for approval

Plan for 88 homes near Albrighton recommended for approval

The scheme is near Trinity C of E Primary School, which is off But Lane

Plan for nearly 100 new homes in village recommended for approval

The proposed site of the development.

Shropshire village targeted for up to 20 new homes

Models of homes on coins

Energy efficient rental properties are commanding a premium, analysis finds

Valued at £2 million the new owner could move in, rent it out, or sell it and become and instant millionaire

£2m Cheshire home launched in summer charity prize campaign

A tidy and modern exterior sets the tone here, with driveway parking and a garage adding everyday practicality

Inside the £325k Shrewsbury detached home with EV charger and garage

Whitchurch Town Council objects to major housing scheme

Newport's Ni Park.

Company’s plan to improve and cut gas deliveries given green light

Valued at £2 million, the winner will keep all the furniture, and their moving costs and stamp duty will all be paid up

See inside this £2m dream home you could win in a charity prize draw

Plans for almost 60 homes in Shropshire village despite past concerns

Inspector dismisses appeal to demolish garage for new house

Swiss Cottage on the Chatsworth Estate

Review: the off-grid Chatsworth Estate cottage with its own lake

Illegal drugs were seized and victims were safeguarded during week of action against County Lines activities in Powys

Illegal drugs seized during action against County Lines activities

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

Bridgnorth hotel set for conversion into four homes

A large crane has been brought in at the site of Newport's new retirement village

Crane brought in as £20m Newport retirement village nears completion

Cllr David Thomas the Labour councillor for Tawe Uchaf. Powys County Council.

Backdated council tax premium for self-catering holiday units quashed

Former north Shropshire bone works among properties 'ripe for modernisation' goi...

Telford House Auctions offer sellers an alternative route to market

Growing interest in alternative property market routes in Telford and Shropshire

In Pictures: Storm Chandra tears through UK and Ireland

Welshpool properties affected by heating oil leak

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