Powys County Council

Easter holidays = a chance to reset 🐣 Getting things sorted for the next school term? You could get up to £200 to help with school essentials. Even if your child already receives UPFSM, you still need to check eligibility. 👉 gov.wales/get-help-schoo… #HelpWithSchoolCosts

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📣Last chance to have your say Are you one of the 23,000 people living in a private rented home, or have you rented privately in Powys in the past? If so, your voice matters. ➡️ haveyoursaypowys.wales/private-tenant… The closing date is: 5 April 2026.

Free Parking - Brecon Town Centre For the duration of the improvement works in the town centre in Brecon, the council will be providing free parking for one hour in the walled area adjacent to the Co-operative in George Street car park.

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NEWS Powys businesses operating within the food and drink hospitality sectors are being urged by the county council to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the current financial year. More: en.powys.gov.uk/article/21362/…

NEWS: Powys County Council urges suppliers to register for new procurement requirements More ➡️en.powys.gov.uk/article/21360/…

NEWS: Llandrindod South by-election A county council by-election for Llandrindod South is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed. More: en.powys.gov.uk/article/21319/…

NEWS: Powys County Council has marked Endometriosis Action Month by continuing its commitment to raising awareness, supporting staff and championing better understanding of endometriosis in the workplace and beyond. More➡️ en.powys.gov.uk/article/21315/…

Love the outdoors? Want to help shape the future of Powys’ paths and greenspaces? Expressions of interest are now open to join the Powys Local Access Forum (2026–2029). 📅 Deadline: Friday 3 April 📩 Email: rights.of.way@powys.gov.uk

The Senedd election is happening on 7 May. Here are the deadlines you need ⬇️ 📅 20 April: Register to vote gov.uk/register-to-vo… 📅 21 April: Apply for postal vote by 5pm gov.uk/apply-postal-v… 📅 28 April: Apply for proxy vote by 5pm gov.uk/apply-proxy-vo…

Etholiad y Senedd - 7 Mai. Dyddiadau allweddol ⬇️ 📅 20/4: Cofrestrwch i bleidleisio gov.uk/cofrestru-i-bl… 📅 21/4 : Gwnewch gais am bleidlais bost erbyn 5pm gov.uk/gwneud-cais-pl… 📅 28/4: Gwnewch gais am bleidlais ddirprwy erbyn 5pm gov.uk/gwneud-cais-pl…

NEWS Two major school transformation projects in Powys have taken a significant step forward after Welsh Government approved key business cases, paving the way for the next stages of design, planning and procurement. More: en.powys.gov.uk/article/21311/…

Fancy getting involved hands-on in looking after Powys’ beautiful countryside? Our volunteer programme has opportunities across the county – from helping install gates and repair bridges to looking after local greenspaces. 👉 Learn more: en.powys.gov.uk/countryside

🔍 Have you taken a look at the new vote.wales website yet? It contains all the information you’ll need before the Senedd Cymru election on 07 May 📅.

NEWS: Digital transformation for a smarter, more connected Powys Powys County Council has approved its Digital Strategy 2026-2030, outlining how it will deliver faster, simpler and more sustainable services for the people of Powys.   More➡️ en.powys.gov.uk/article/21287/…

NEWS A £270m programme to build new council homes and upgrade existing ones has been approved, setting out how Powys County Council will invest in its housing stock over the next five years. More: en.powys.gov.uk/article/21281/…

NEWS Ambitious plans for a brand‑new school building for Sennybridge C.P. School have taken a major step forward, with Powys County Council confirming that Welsh Government funding has now been secured. More: en.powys.gov.uk/article/21268/…

Over the last year, we’ve worked closely with secondary and all‑age headteachers to build a stronger, more ambitious Chweched Powys Sixth offer for 2026. The result? ✅ Broader choice ✅ More vocational pathways ✅ More Welsh‑medium opportunities ➡️ en.powys.gov.uk/article/20562/…

Love the outdoors? Want to help shape the future of Powys’ paths and greenspaces? Expressions of interest are now open to join the Powys Local Access Forum (2026–2029). 📅 Deadline: Friday 3 April 📩 Email: rights.of.way@powys.gov.uk