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Council house rents in Powys are due to rise by 2.7%

Council house rents in Powys are set to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1 which is the maximum increase allowed by the Welsh Government.
Council is keen to improve it's response to storm emergencies

Folling the recent storms a senior Powys councillor has stressed that the council is determined to improve its emergency response.
Tories take swipe at Lib Dems following 8.9 % Council Tax rise unveiled

Tory councillors have taken a swipe at Powys County Council’s Liberal Democrat/Labour administration after a Council Tax hike of 8.9 per cent was unveiled earlier today.
Search for West Mercia Police Chief Constable is underway

The new chief constable of West Mercia Police will earn nearly £180,000.
Yellow warning issued for snow and ice

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice.
Cross-border 'Metro-Mayor' report branded false

A Welsh council leader has dismissed claims a ‘metro mayor’ could rule over boarder areas of England and Wales as “false”.

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