Hay Town Council

04/06/2021

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02/06/2021

Some of our councillors will be at the Market tomorrow - pop by for a chat !

13/05/2021

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10/05/2021

Pre-School Admissions – Apply Online Now

Do you need to apply for a place for pre-school admissions in either January, April or September 2022 ?

If so, the Pre-School Admission Round for children born between 01/09/2018 – 31/08/2019 is now open.

Parents / carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/3810/Apply-for-Pre-School-3-and-4-yr-olds-Early-Years-Education

Applications need to be made by the deadline of Friday 25 June 2021.

Pre-School Admissions Offer Date is Friday 22 October 2021.

If you are unable to apply online please contact preschooladmissions@powys.gov.uk

09/05/2021

Latest news: Cabinet to consider proposals to transform post-16 schools' provision

Proposals to transform post-16 schools' provision, so that Powys learners can thrive and meet the demands of the 21st Century, are due to be considered by Cabinet later this month.

Powys County Council wants to improve the learner entitlement and experience for post-16 learners across the county as part of its Strategy for Transforming Education in Powys 2020-2030.

It wants all post-16 learners to have equal access to high-quality provision in both Welsh and English for all learners including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

To achieve this, the council is proposing to introduce a new structure, including a strategic management board, which would ensure there is a strategic oversight of post-16 schools' provision in Powys. The proposed structure will ensure that post-16 learners are able to access a broad range of subjects, with a blended offer of academic and vocational provision.

Post-16 provision will remain at all current Powys post-16 centres as part of the proposals. Under this model, all post-16 learners will have a 'home base' but will be able to access courses locally and across the county via face-to-face teaching and through the online delivery of lessons.

Dr Caroline Turner, Chief Executive of Powys County Council, said: "One of the strategic aims in our Strategy for Transforming Education in Powys is to improve the learner entitlement and experience for post-16 learners in the county.

"We believe that all learners should flourish and grow into capable, healthy, confident and ethically informed citizens so that they are prepared to contribute fully as ambitious, enterprising and independent individuals to the demands of the 21st Century.

"Our ambition for post-16 schools' provision is that it provides an inclusive and flexible academic and vocational provision for all learners, regardless of their language or ability, so that all learners can access a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum offer through the medium of Welsh and English.

"We want our learners to be effectively supported to thrive through well-planned enrichment activities and through bespoke wellbeing, academic, vocational and career support and guidance.

"We also want to forge strong partnerships between other higher education partners and employers to ensure that all learners can be appropriately advised on their next steps.

"Innovative use of digital learning opportunities will support and supplement the offer available to ensure the quality and breadth of provision is sustained.

"The leadership and governance will ensure that all provision is of the highest standard and delivered by passionate specialist, and reflective practitioners with a proven track record of excellence, where all staff and learners are highly valued as part of the learning organisation.

"Outstanding academic, vocational, and extra-curricular outcomes of the highest level will ensure that all Powys learners will have access to their appropriate, meaningful and aspirational pathway.

"We want to transform post-16 schools' provision in Powys so that it makes a real difference for our learners. We believe the proposed structure will help the council achieve this."

Cabinet will be considering the proposal on Tuesday, May 18, with the council's Learning and Skills Scrutiny Committee considering the proposal on Wednesday, May 12.

02/05/2021

🐕➡️ Did you know that between 1 March and 31 July, you must have your dog on a lead on open access land (mountains, moorland and heathland), even if there is no livestock on the land.

This is to keep ground-nesting birds like Skylarks safe.🐦

Biodiversity Information Service for Powys & BBNP Wildlifetrust Swwales RSPB Cymru Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Black Mountains Land Use Partnership
📸 Kev Joynes

02/05/2021

28/04/2021

Please see notice below in relation to road closure changes following a meeting between the Mayor, Deputy, representatives of Powys CC, and our County Councillor. HTC requested more flexibility and we have been able to make some changes to timings. We will keep the measures under review and there may be further amendments if the situation changes.

23/04/2021

Wider range of symptoms to look out for in relation to Covid-19

Powys expands list of signs and symptoms for coronavirus

People living in Powys can now go for a free Coronavirus test if they have a wider range of symptoms. As well as the three classic signs: fever, a new continuous cough or a loss/change of taste and smell; people are now able to get a test if they have other symptoms.

These are:
• Flu-like symptoms including any or all of: aches or pains; tiredness; headache; runny nose or blocked nose; sneezing; sore throat; shortness of breath; nausea; loss of appetite; Diarrhoea or vomiting
• Generally feeling unwell or have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case
• Any new or change in symptoms following a previous negative test

The change is happening to help find hidden COVID-19 cases in our communities, and drive down the numbers of onward transmissions. Identifying infections which could otherwise go undetected is particularly important as new variants of the virus emerge and schools re-open.

Stuart Bourne, Director of Public Health in Powys said: “We’re learning more and more about the virus and its mutations every day. Our data and analysis shows that some 79% of people in Powys who have tested positive for COVID-19 are showing one or more of the classic three symptoms of a fever, a new continuous cough or a loss/change of taste and smell.

“However, our latest data also shows some 21% of people are feeling unwell from one or more of the symptoms listed above, not just the three classic signs. This expanded list of symptoms is in line with the World Health Organisation.

“Ensuring effective and accessible testing for a wider range of signs and symptoms will help control and stop the virus from spreading further in our Powys communities.

“Residents will therefore be encouraged to get a test if they are experiencing any symptoms such as the above that are new, persistent and/or unusual for them. The more tests are carried out, the easier it will be to spot early clusters of cases and possible virus mutations. This will help with easing restrictions in the future.”

People who are experiencing one or more of the three classic symptoms of a fever, a new continuous cough or a loss/change of taste and smell must continue to follow Welsh Government guidance by going for a test and self-isolating with their household whilst they await a test result.

For People who take a test because of the new wider symptoms listed above, they are not required to isolate while they await their test result. This includes school pupils who can continue to attend school while they await their test result.

People who have had any of the classic signs or any of the new wider symptoms and would like to book a test can do so online at www.gov.wales/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19 or by calling 119, or 18001 119 for people with hearing or speech difficulties. This is also the way to request a home testing kit.

As these are national testing centres, you may automatically be asked about the classic three signs. However, simply choose either option: “you have been asked to take a test by your local council” or “you are part of a government pilot project” to book your test.

If you have any queries you can contact the Powys Testing hub via email at Powys.testing@wales.nhs.uk or by calling 01874 612228. However, if you are chasing your COVID-19 result, you will need to call 119. Results can take up to 72 hours for processing.

Cyngor Iechyd Cymuned Powys Community Health Council Powys County Council Public Health Wales