PET owners on the Welsh border can report lost or found dogs using one of two new phone numbers as of Monday.

Householders can also get help with pest control and other environmental problems by calling Powys County Council’s environmental health services on 0845 6027037 or 01597 827467, or by emailing public.protection@powys.gov.uk.

Councillor Russell George, board member for customer services, said: “By bringing these services together under the new numbers, customers will not have to search through lists of different numbers and offices.”

Customer Services are available from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays.