20 February 2023 The work that a Welshpool primary school does to support young carers has been applauded by a Welsh Government minister during a visit.Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan was at Welshpool Church in Wales (CiW) Primary School on Friday (17 February) when she praised its Recognising the rights of Young Carers

17 February 2023 A new Family Centre, in the Oldford area of Welshpool was officially opened yesterday by Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan. The Welshpool Integrated Family Centre opened its doors in October last year as a "one stop shop" providing services and support to children, young people and their families. The centre provides activities

The popular St David’s Celebration Concerts will make a welcome return to Theatrau Sir Gâr this year with two special events announced. Following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s events will take place at the Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli and Ammanford’s Glowyr Theatre, plus there will also be the option to live stream

15 February 2023 An exciting funding programme which could help Powys communities build pride in place, increase life chances for residents and drive good economic growth is set to be launched in a few weeks' time.The Powys Shared Prosperity Fund Local Partnership, which will decide how over £23m of UK Government funding is spent across

15 February 2023 A new app will provide those visiting Wales' Montgomery Canal with a real walk on the wild side this winter.Just launched this month [January 2023], the free app, 'Canal Safari', has been developed by local conservation charity, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust (MWT). Part of a collaborative project called Canals, Communities and Wellbeing, the

15 February 2023 An admissions round for children to start pre-school in 2024 will open next month, Powys County Council has said.On Wednesday, March 1, parents or carers of children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 will be able to apply for a place in an early year setting ready to start

14 February 2023 A task force that will tackle child poverty in Powys has held its first ever conference.The Child Poverty Task Force Conference was hosted by Powys County Council in Llandrindod Wells last week (Wednesday, February 8).During the conference, attendees heard about the work of the Child Poverty Task Force, which was formed last

14 February 2023 A construction company that will build a new special school in north Powys are looking for local businesses to help with the project.ISG Construction will design and construct the new school for Brynllywarch Hall School on behalf of Powys County Council.The school, located in Kerry near Newtown, provides education for pupils from

Carmarthenshire County Council has launched its Transformation Programme which will change the way the authority uses many of its resources to be able to continue to provide high quality services. The ambitious programme, which builds on the transformation work already undertaken by the authority over the last 10 years, was approved by Cabinet Members today

Organisations, schools and residents from across Carmarthenshire are being urged to come together to celebrate our Patron Saint at the annual St David's Day parade on Saturday, March 4. The parade will start at St Peter's Church, continue down King Street and end at Guildhall Square, where everyone will take part in a rousing sing-along

13 February 2023 Powys County Council is sharing support with the Brecon Beacons National Park and joining them in celebrating their 10-year anniversary of being an International Dark Sky Reserve.Due to low levels of light pollution, the Brecon Beacons National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2013, making it one of the