Powys Council25 Jun 2026County's social services complaints on the riseAs well as a rise in complaints, one council sees a drop in the number of compliments it received.25 Jun 20268 Jun 2026'Shocking' rise in number of home-schooled childrenCouncillors ask how they can stop more children being home educated as numbers triple since 2022.8 Jun 202624 May 2026New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollutionThe Wye has become the first river in the UK to have a charter covering it from source to sea. 24 May 202630 Jan 2026New national park idea prompts concerns over planningA new national park for Wales could be created, covering a large part of the country.30 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Plea to save 'sanctuary' school for additional needs pupilsPlans to shut a rural school for 35 pupils sparked a 745-name petition calling for it to be saved.12 Dec 202531 Oct 2025Beaver viewing centre approved after species given protected statusThe Welsh government previously confirmed the species are to be protected under Welsh law.31 Oct 20253 Sep 2025Council will repair crumbling wall but not replaceThe council initially denied responsibility for the wall but has "concluded" it does own it. 3 Sep 20255 Aug 2025More than 500 fake Labubu dolls seized at showPowys council says the counterfeit Labubu dolls pose serious safety risks for children.5 Aug 20255 Aug 2025Families disappointed as adult day centres closeThe centres are described by families as a "necessary resource" that eases the burden on carers.5 Aug 2025...
