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Local Democracy Reporter covering Powys.

September 27, 2021

No guarantess that ambulance waiting times will get better in the short term

Health|Sep 27, 2021

Changes to ambulance cover in Powys are explained to councillors

Health|Sep 27, 2021

Council will work with agencies to help those affected when the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift disappears

Politics|Sep 27, 2021

September 23, 2021

Delay closing Llanfihangel Rhydithon school committee advise

Education|Sep 23, 2021

September 22, 2021

Councillors unlikely to return to chamber until New Year

Coronavirus|Sep 22, 2021

September 21, 2021

Consultation on draft WESP has been approved by Powys cabinet.

Education|Sep 21, 2021

September 17, 2021

More than 1,000 council staff could be set to work from home permanently

Coronavirus|Sep 17, 2021

September 14, 2021

Assurances sought over children's services budget

Mid Wales|Sep 14, 2021

September 13, 2021

Cllr Roger Williams' change of land use application is approved

Environment|Sep 13, 2021

September 10, 2021

Grain silos to become glamping accommodation

Llandrindod Wells|Sep 10, 2021

September 8, 2021

Calls for clarity on what can and cannot be recycled in Powys

Mid Wales|Sep 8, 2021

September 7, 2021

Conference could look at food poverty

Mid Wales|Sep 7, 2021

September 6, 2021

Crematorium developers disappointed at government decision

Mid Wales|Sep 6, 2021

September 1, 2021

Broiler chicken farm could be doubled in size under plans

Mid Wales|Sep 1, 2021

August 31, 2021

Powys crematorium plan to be decided by government

Newtown|Aug 31, 2021

August 22, 2021

Councillor cleared of breach claim by Ombudsman over recycling centre

Mid Wales|Aug 22, 2021

Plans to install electric vehicle charging at listed building

Welshpool|Aug 22, 2021

Plans for self-catering holiday accommodation are withdrawn

Llandrindod Wells|Aug 22, 2021

August 18, 2021

Family centre plan for former school building

Welshpool|Aug 18, 2021

August 17, 2021

Work to repair damaged historic bridge near Llandrindod Wells could start soon

Llandrindod Wells|Aug 17, 2021

Plans to build fish pass for River Teme weir are withdrawn

Mid Wales|Aug 17, 2021

August 12, 2021

Dozen homes planned for site near Llanymynech

Llanymynech|Aug 12, 2021

Up to 30 new ambulance staff to be recruited in Powys

Health|Aug 12, 2021

Plans for 'wellbeing roundhouse' to be built near Lake Vyrnwy

Politics|Aug 12, 2021

Powys crematorium feasibility study released

Politics|Aug 12, 2021

August 3, 2021

lans to build 17 homes at the former Bronllys primary school have been deferred

Politics|Aug 3, 2021

Planning inspector backs Powys planners refusal of a egg farm extension near Llanbister

Farming|Aug 3, 2021

July 29, 2021

Day care centres won't open until next year

Mid Wales|Jul 29, 2021

Cabinet agree to principle of tailor made home support services

Politics|Jul 29, 2021

Welsh Government grants reduce pressure on Powys County Council's borrowing for building projects

Politics|Jul 29, 2021

Day Care Centres to remain closed until February 2022

Politics|Jul 29, 2021

July 28, 2021

Spirallling costs of building materials is a major risk to council building projects

Politics|Jul 28, 2021

£730k predicted surplus by end of year, but £38 million in cuts and savings needed by 2026

Politics|Jul 28, 2021

July 22, 2021

Confirmed boundary changes will see number of councillors drop

Politics|Jul 22, 2021

July 17, 2021

Council to bring back pest control services

Politics|Jul 17, 2021

Council backs motion calling for increased ambulance cover

Health|Jul 17, 2021

July 9, 2021

Developers may need to take heed of new planning guidance

Mid Wales|Jul 9, 2021

Parents may need to pay for transport after school closes

Education|Jul 9, 2021

July 6, 2021

Covid makes criticising council's performance 'almost impossible'

Politics|Jul 6, 2021

No more improvement board supervision for Powys social services

Politics|Jul 6, 2021

July 1, 2021

Campaign to protect ambulance services from cuts starts

Health|Jul 1, 2021

Surge testing to deal with covid variants is part of the ongoing pandemic plan

Health|Jul 1, 2021

June 30, 2021

Health and Care academy will be vital to staff Wellbeing Campus

Health|Jun 30, 2021

Review of whether Day Care Centres can reopen is underway

Politics|Jun 30, 2021

Health centre plans to be resubmitted to government

Health|Jun 30, 2021

June 29, 2021

Calls made by Finance Panel members to put a limit on borrowing for building projects

Politics|Jun 29, 2021

Plans for riding complex by senior officer to be discussed by councillors

Politics|Jun 29, 2021

Business case for North Powys Wellbeing campus needs to be re-submitted

Health|Jun 29, 2021

June 28, 2021

Could 2020/21 budget surplus fund Council Tax cut ahead of election next year

Politics|Jun 28, 2021

June 27, 2021

No decision on Mid Wales crematorium

Newtown|Jun 27, 2021

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