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Powys County Council Achieves Transformational Change through Efficient Service Delivery

Strategic Insights

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Powys County Council, in partnership with the UK Government, has implemented a Transformation Portfolio that has made significant strides in improving services and reducing costs. From improving care for vulnerable families to modernizing schools and tackling climate change, the council's efforts have had a positive impact on residents. Key highlights of the Transformation Portfolio include the Edge of Care program, which has supported families and reduced the number of children looked after, as well as the Transforming Education program, which has removed £3m of backlog maintenance costs and created opportunities for investment in new schools. The Climate & Nature Program has delivered an estimated £400,000 in energy savings and 179 tonnes of yearly CO2e reductions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council has saved a net total of £10.8m through the Transformation Portfolio.
  • The Edge of Care program has supported families and reduced the number of children looked after.
  • The Transforming Education program has removed £3m of backlog maintenance costs and created opportunities for investment in new schools.
  • The Climate & Nature Program has delivered an estimated £400,000 in energy savings and 179 tonnes of yearly CO2e reductions.
  • The Shared Prosperity Fund supported 130 local projects, creating 400 jobs and safeguarding 1,230 others.
  • Cynefin has added 118 new homes to the council's social housing stock since the program started three years ago.
  • The council plans to deliver over 300 more homes by 2030, subject to approvals and Welsh Government funding.
  • The Local Broadband Fund connected 152 hard-to-reach sites, enhancing digital inclusion and enabling 12 Powys towns to offer free town centre Wi-Fi.
  • The council has secured £7.2m in capital investment for 2024/25 and £1.1m for future sustainability projects.

Statistics:

  • £3m of backlog maintenance costs removed through the Transforming Education program.
  • £400,000 in energy savings delivered through the Climate & Nature Program.
  • 179 tonnes of yearly CO2e reductions achieved through the Climate & Nature Program.
  • £10.8m in savings made through the Transformation Portfolio.
  • 130 local projects supported by the Shared Prosperity Fund, creating 400 jobs and safeguarding 1,230 others.
  • 152 hard-to-reach sites connected through the Local Broadband Fund.

Sources:

  • Powys County Council, UK Government News Release
  • Source not provided in the original text for Cllr David Thomas' quote.

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