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Local Democracy Reporter covering Powys.

February 3, 2022

Continual funding cuts could threaten Art Centres futures across Powys.

Politics|Feb 3, 2022

Criticism of proposal asking schools to pay for staff and volunteer DBS checks

Education|Feb 3, 2022

February 2, 2022

Cutbacks could damage Powys arts venues

Mid Wales|Feb 2, 2022

February 1, 2022

Getting rid of recycling bins in Powys 'silly' - councillor

Mid Wales|Feb 1, 2022

Millions of pounds of funding being sought for Powys roads

Transport|Feb 1, 2022

Move to get rid of glass and paper recycling banks is criticised

Environment|Feb 1, 2022

Bids worth £13.7 million are being submitted to fund road maintenance

Politics|Feb 1, 2022

January 26, 2022

First meeting of Mid Wales Corporate Joint Committee has taken place

Politics|Jan 26, 2022

January 20, 2022

Decision on council tax increase on second homes to be made by Welsh Government

Mid Wales|Jan 20, 2022

To balance next year's budget £7.7million in savings will need to be made

Politics|Jan 20, 2022

Powys join forces with Ceredigion and set up a Mid Wales education partnership

Education|Jan 20, 2022

January 18, 2022

Cabinet back budget which includes 3.9% Council Tax hike

Politics|Jan 18, 2022

Powys day centres to remain closed due to pandemic

Mid Wales|Jan 18, 2022

Campaigners call over controversial recycling centre permit

Newtown|Jan 18, 2022

January 17, 2022

Crematorium plans remain in limbo

Mid Wales|Jan 17, 2022

January 14, 2022

Call for taxi licence fees to be further reduced to keep drivers from leaving the job

Politics|Jan 14, 2022

January 13, 2022

Powys residents facing council tax rise

Mid Wales|Jan 13, 2022

January 10, 2022

Councillor leaves Tory group on Powys County Council claiming the Tory association was not acting for the good of the community

Newtown|Jan 10, 2022

January 6, 2022

Plans to create countryside 'alpaca experience' approved

Mid Wales|Jan 6, 2022

Roundhouse plan for wellbeing retreat is approved

Attractions|Jan 6, 2022

Chicken Farm near Llandrindod Wells wants to increase capacity by 104,000

Farming|Jan 6, 2022

January 5, 2022

Former council depot sold for at least £150,000

Mid Wales|Jan 5, 2022

Trust submits plans to add holiday lets to museum

Mid Wales|Jan 5, 2022

December 22, 2021

Powys will get £18 million more from the Welsh Government for 2022/23 budget

Politics|Dec 22, 2021

December 20, 2021

Hotel, Starbucks, and Greggs planned for town development

Welshpool|Dec 20, 2021

Chicken farm plans approved by council

Farming|Dec 20, 2021

December 17, 2021

Work to build north Powys wellbeing campus 'remains on track'

Health|Dec 17, 2021

December 15, 2021

Powys County Council cabinet member resigns

Politics|Dec 15, 2021

December 14, 2021

Consultation to be held over traffic in Newtown

Newtown|Dec 14, 2021

In future opposition groups will be able to put forward alternative budgets

Politics|Dec 14, 2021

"One Planet Standard" motion to tackle climate change is rejected

Environment|Dec 14, 2021

December 13, 2021

Cash concerns raised over children's social services in Powys

Mid Wales|Dec 13, 2021

December 7, 2021

Motion to support agricultural sector to be debated by councillors

Mid Wales|Dec 7, 2021

Plans to build dozens of homes in Llandrindod Wells are lodged

Llandrindod Wells|Dec 7, 2021

December 3, 2021

Confidence is high that Growth Deal will be signed before Christmas

Politics|Dec 3, 2021

School idea size should be 210 pupils

Education|Dec 3, 2021

December 2, 2021

Powys council group leaders welcome education improvements

Mid Wales|Dec 2, 2021

December 1, 2021

Council sees homeless numbers increase over summer months

Mid Wales|Dec 1, 2021

Call to educate boys and men to stop violence against women

Mid Wales|Dec 1, 2021

What is the purpose of volunteer led community speedwatch schemes?

Mid Wales|Dec 1, 2021

November 23, 2021

Call to holt the closure process at Powys primary schools along Shropshire border

Education|Nov 23, 2021

November 19, 2021

Financial prudence 'at the heart of budget setting process'

Mid Wales|Nov 19, 2021

November 17, 2021

Electric vehicle charger plans near Welshpool approved

Mid Wales|Nov 17, 2021

November 11, 2021

Controversial plans for a 110k broiler chicken farm near Knighton have been approved

Farming|Nov 11, 2021

November 10, 2021

Controversial plans for 110,000-bird chicken farm to be approved

Mid Wales|Nov 10, 2021

November 3, 2021

Concerns over ballooning costs of children’s social care in Powys

Mid Wales|Nov 3, 2021

Help to be given to find six homes in Powys for asylum seekers

Mid Wales|Nov 3, 2021

Helping accommodate Asylum Seekers in Powys is backed by cabinet

Politics|Nov 3, 2021

Ballooning Children's Service budget is a cause for concern

Politics|Nov 3, 2021

November 1, 2021

Councillor leaves Greens to join Plaid

Politics|Nov 1, 2021

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