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Local Democracy Reporter covering Powys.

June 28, 2022

Council to learn of cost-of-living crisis affects on finances

Politics|Jun 28, 2022

Schools could be hit by spiralling energy costs

Politics|Jun 28, 2022

June 24, 2022

Council lodges plan to tackle controversial recycling centre opposition

Newtown|Jun 24, 2022

June 23, 2022

Taxi fares in Powys to go up by 11 per cent

Business|Jun 23, 2022

Phased reopening plan for Mid Wales day centres

Mid Wales|Jun 23, 2022

Phased re-opening plan for Mid Wales day centres

Mid Wales|Jun 23, 2022

June 22, 2022

Should Growth Deal get cash injection to cover inflation and spiralling costs?

Politics|Jun 22, 2022

Day Centres in Powys will be re-opening over the summer

Health|Jun 22, 2022

June 19, 2022

Councillors postpone decision on flats application for village

Llanymynech|Jun 19, 2022

June 13, 2022

Welshpool incinerator decision will be made next month

Environment|Jun 13, 2022

June 8, 2022

Campaigners call for public consultation over permit for waste centre near Newtown

Newtown|Jun 8, 2022

June 7, 2022

New application for 'cloud houses' for Mid Wales tourists

Mid Wales|Jun 7, 2022

May 30, 2022

Independent councillors into two groups

Mid Wales|May 30, 2022

May 27, 2022

Councillors' pay rise seen in 'negative way' says chairman

Mid Wales|May 27, 2022

Tory group leader pledges constructive opposition on Powys County Council

Politics|May 27, 2022

May 26, 2022

Powys County Council's new leader takes on post

Mid Wales|May 26, 2022

Plan to turn truck depot into vets practice

Mid Wales|May 26, 2022

May 25, 2022

Powys' councillors set for 17 per cent allowance increase

Mid Wales|May 25, 2022

May 24, 2022

Councillors to return to council chamber this week

Coronavirus|May 24, 2022

May 23, 2022

Joint leaders elected for one Independent group

Politics|May 23, 2022

Motion to stop school closures hits snag that could delay debate

Education|May 23, 2022

Fresh election set for June 23 for Whitton Community Council

Politics|May 23, 2022

May 18, 2022

Discussions continue over new council administration

Politics|May 18, 2022

May 17, 2022

Third phase of Powys wind farm given planning permission

Mid Wales|May 17, 2022

Visitor and birdwatch signs approved for Lake Vyrnwy site

Attractions|May 17, 2022

Upgrade and refurbishment plans for historic Welshpool pub

Welshpool|May 17, 2022

May 16, 2022

Dog kennels given planning permission despite council opposition

Mid Wales|May 16, 2022

May 13, 2022

Application for work to historic dam

Mid Wales|May 13, 2022

A motion to stop the closure of three schools is expected to be discussed by councillors later this month

Education|May 13, 2022

Plans lodged for work on Grade II* listed Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley

Environment|May 13, 2022

May 12, 2022

Corporate retreat plans approved by council

Mid Wales|May 12, 2022

May 10, 2022

Lib Dem councillor suspended following allegations of anti-semitic social media post

Politics|May 10, 2022

Negotiations ongoing over Powys County Council administration

Politics|May 10, 2022

May 9, 2022

Liberal Democrats expect co-alition partners to be finalised by annual council meeting

Politics|May 9, 2022

May 6, 2022

Business unit application approved

Newtown|May 6, 2022

May 5, 2022

Plans for holiday lodges at caravan site near Llanidloes

Attractions|May 5, 2022

May 4, 2022

Hobbit homes plan approved - but in Mid Wales rather than Middle Earth

Mid Wales|May 4, 2022

Plans to extend a holiday park near Llandrindod Wells have been lodged with Powys planners

Environment|May 4, 2022

May 3, 2022

Planners approve plans for fiver hobbit homes near Rhayader

Farming|May 3, 2022

April 29, 2022

Powys election sees fewer councillors to vote for in boundary changes

Politics|Apr 29, 2022

April 26, 2022

Council signs off on planning conditions for 16,000-hen egg farm

Newtown|Apr 26, 2022

April 25, 2022

Village houses plan backed for approval - with half set to be made affordable

Welshpool|Apr 25, 2022

April 13, 2022

Legal arguments being put forward against school closure

Education|Apr 13, 2022

Councillor throws support behind anti-poverty protests

Mid Wales|Apr 13, 2022

April 12, 2022

Taxi driver had internet problems while attending online speeding

Politics|Apr 12, 2022

Powys windfarm infrastructure plans submitted

Mid Wales|Apr 12, 2022

April 8, 2022

Councillors agree to refuse plans to repair and alter a listed building on Presteigne High Street

Politics|Apr 8, 2022

Conservatory, decking and canopy proposal in Rhayader is given the thumbs up by councillors

Politics|Apr 8, 2022

April 7, 2022

Retrospective plans for stables near Builth Wells are approved

Farming|Apr 7, 2022

April 6, 2022

Candidates revealed in the run up to the Powys County Council elections

Mid Wales|Apr 6, 2022

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