27 June 2022 A legal challenge over a decision to close a small school has been unsuccessful, Powys County Council has said. On Wednesday, 22 June 2022, the High Court considered the Judicial Review application at a hearing in Cardiff and Mrs Justice Steyn refused permission for a Judicial Review to be held to challenge the decision
23 June 2022 Plans to close two small primary schools could be delayed by 12 months, if recommendations put forward are accepted by Powys County Council's new Cabinet. Llanbedr and Llanfihangel Rhydithon primary schools were due to close at the end of August. However, the council's Cabinet has decided to revisit the proposals. Cabinet will
23 June 2022 Together with volunteers and staff, Powys Nature Partnership have helped to create a new community wildlife and sensory garden at the Knighton and District Community Centre and Library as part of the Welsh Government's Local Places for Nature scheme. With the Welsh Government funding and the help and support of the community
22 June 2022 Brecon's showpiece attraction y Gaer will continue to include Sunday as part of its opening week thanks to a generous grant from the town council. Brecon Town Council has provided a further £40,000 to support recreation activities and exhibitions at y Gaer to help promote tourism and encourage visitors to the town.
22 June 2022 A dog owner from Newtown has been fined £75 as they didn't clean up after their dog had fouled on a green space in the town, Powys County Council has said. The council's Environmental Protection Team was able to take the enforcement action after a member of the public witnessed the incident
22 June 2022 A south Powys primary school that has created a positive environment for Service children has received a prestigious award from the Minister for Education and Welsh Language. Mount Street Junior School in Brecon has become the first school in Wales to achieve SSCE Cymru Armed Forces Friendly Schools Bronze Status. The school
22 June 2022 Not-for-profit leisure trust, Freedom Leisure, has secured funding to continue delivering its Active Family Fitness Sessions across five of its Powys sites. Working with their partners Sports Powys, Powys County Council's sports development team, Freedom Leisure looks forward to continue providing an exercise programme for the whole family and an opportunity for
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28 June 2022 New interim executive management arrangements are being put in place at Powys County Council following the departure of an Executive Director. Ali Bulman, Executive Director for People and Organisation Development is leaving the Council to start a new role of Strategic Director-Care and Wellbeing with Cornwall County Council. Chief Executive, Dr Caroline
28 June 2022 A selection of the nation's favourite artworks will soon be in Brecon as part of Celf ar y Cyd on Tour, an initiative to share the national art collection with communities and galleries across the country. Around 30 pieces of art from the Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales collection will be
27 June 2022 The hunt is on to find the best companies, social enterprises and charities in Powys following the launch of the county's annual business awards. Showcasing the diverse range of successful enterprises in the county, Powys Business Awards are organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG) with support from sponsors. This year, there