Powys Council set to debate reduction in cost of parking
A MOTION to drop the price of car park tickets to entice more people to visit Powys town centres is set to be debated at a council meeting later this week. Cllr Gareth E Jones of the Independents for Powys…
Council still liable to pay to transport pupils to schools outside
POWYS education chiefs have admitted that they will be liable to pay for school transport for pupils to attend schools out of county and even country. The admission was made at a meeting of Powys County Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday,…
Full facts wanted over secret farm sale near Welshpool
OPPOSITION councillors want “the full facts” to be discussed in public on a potential land sale near Welshpool that could bring £5 million to Powys County Council coffers. It has emerged at their Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, September 19, senior…
Tourist accommodation planned for abandoned school near Tredegar
PLANS for tourist accommodation at an abandoned school near Tredegar should be approved despite concerns that the development could cause landslides. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, September 7, councillors will consider a…
Concerns raised over revamp plans of filling station near Llandrindod Wells
CONCERNS have been raised about plans to revamp a petrol filling station near Llandrindod Wells. Back in May, Ian Richards of Ascona Retail Limited lodged a planning application with Powys County Council to demolish the existing retail unit, café, fuel…
Refurbishment of Automobile Palace in Llandrindod Wells given go-ahead by Powys Council
PLANS to refurbish the iconic Automobile Palace listed building in Llandrindod Wells have been given the green light by Powys County Council. Earlier this summer the council, which bought the building in 2021, submitted a listed building consent planning application…
Senior council officer explains revival work on major Powys town
WORK being done to revive the fortunes of a major Powys town has been explained by a senior council officer. Earlier this summer, Labour County Councillor for Ystradgynlais and Abercraf, Cllr Huw Williams asked Powys County Council’s head of economy…
Pause on plans to build 18 wind turbines at Esgair Cwmowen
A PAUSE has been put on plans to build up to 18 wind turbines at Esgair Cwmowen between Carno and Llanfair Caereinion. This is so that the Welsh Government minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS can mull over taking…
Glamping site plans lodged with Powys County Council
PLANS for a glamping site at a remote mountain pub have been lodged with Powys County Council. The proposal by Richard and Nadine Hillary is for five glamping domes including decking, general camping area, a caravan, three toilet/shower huts, along…
Details of Estyn and Powys Council meeting to be shared with relevant committee, council chief says
DETAILS of a meeting between Powys County Council and Estyn, the education watchdog in Wales, will be shared to the relevant committee, a council chief has said. At a meeting of Powys County Council on Thursday, July 20, interim chief…