DESCRIPTION

Powys County Council is a Welsh Unitary Authority with three constituent shires - Brecknockshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire. It is the largest rural county in England and Wales, covering a quarter of the landmass of Wales (2000 sq miles). The council is responsible for all local government services in the county, including education, social care services, roads and bridges, leisure services, tourism and planning. The Council employs around 6,000 staff working in many locations across the county in a wide variety of roles from refuse collector to social worker, from teacher to highway engineer. The Council has a huge impact on the local economy, both by being its largest employer and by spending more than half of its £300 million turnover within the county's boundaries. Powys 2025 - Our vision for the future By 2025 Powys will be widely recognised as a fantastic place in which to work, live and play. We have clear objectives to deliver our vision: • Economy: We will develop a vibrant economy • Health and care: We will lead the way in providing effective, integrated health and care in a rural environment • Learning and skills: We will strengthen learning and skills • Residents and Communities: We will support our residents and communities