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Latest News from the Council
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|New transport role for Meleri|
Tuesday September 19, 2006
A Mid Wales transport consortium which helps provide regional solutions to local transport issues has appointed a new member of staff.
‘TraCC’ (Trafnidiaeth Canolbarth Cymru - the Mid Wales Transport Consortium) has appointed Meleri Jones as Regional Travel Plan Co-ordinator.
A former pupil of Ysgol Penweddig Aberystwyth, Meleri is a graduate of Brighton University. Until recently, she has...
|The Reading Mission|
Monday September 18, 2006
One hundred children have successfully completed a summer reading game at Llandrindod Wells library.
'The Reading Mission' challenged children to read six different books from the library over the school holidays. The spy-themed adventure saw children collect a set of stickers or game sheet for every book read. All successful participants were awarded a certificate and a medal.
The initiative...
|Civic Service|
Monday September 18, 2006
Civic dignitaries from all over Wales were in Brecon at the weekend to attend a civic service for Powys County Council Chairman Gillian Thomas, at the town's cathedral.
The Dean of Brecon, the Very Rev John Davies greets Powys County Council Chairman, Councillor Gillian Thomas outside Brecon Cathedral on Sunday (September 17).
Also pictured (left to Right) Mrs Gloria Jones-Powell, Mr Kevin...
|Results from Adult Abuse: No Excuse street surveys|
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Over 100 people in Powys have not heard of abuse of vulnerable adults, according to a survey conducted by an adult protection committee.
Street surveys, organised by the Powys Adult Protection Committee, took place in Brecon, Newtown, Welshpool and Ystradgynlais on World Elder Abuse Day in June along with a follow up survey in Llandrindod Wells to find out how much people know about adult abuse....
|New Location for Tourism Office in Llanidloes|
Monday September 11, 2006
A temporary tourist information centre will operate in Llanidloes until a new centre opens next year, Powys County Council has announced.
The temporary facility will open at the Minerva Centre later this month and will operate until the town’s new Customer Services Point opens next spring. Llanidloes is hosting a pilot Access to Services project that will see library, housing and tourism...
|YEP launched|
Monday September 11, 2006
An initiative aimed at young people to improve their energy levels, control their weight and improve sports performance while making friends and having fun has been launched.
Powys County Council’s Youth Exercise Programme (YEP) is a structured exercise programme specifically targeted for young people aged 9 to 15.
The programme is part of the council’s drive to improve the health of the...
