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Friday 25 October 2024
New plans have been developed by Bridgend County Borough Council outlining how the authority intends to prevent invasive plants and wildlife from damaging local habitats, buildings, roads and other infrastructure.
Thursday 24 October 2024
Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received assurances from Paul Mears, Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, regarding moves to manage potential disruption as a result of structural problems with the roof at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Following an Estyn inspection earlier this year, the nurturing, caring environment of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has been spotlighted alongside other noted strengths of the school.
Friday 18 October 2024
Pupils at Garth Primary School in Maesteg learnt all about sustainability through play this week, in a creative workshop held by the council’s waste and management provider Plan B Solutions to mark UK Recycle Week. (14-20 October).
Thursday 17 October 2024
The new Quickstart Bridgend initiative is already helping lots of local businesses and residents after being launched by Bridgend County Borough Council earlier this year.
Monday 14 October 2024
As in previous years, we need to identify significant cuts, currently almost £20m. We need to achieve this by reducing our spending and/or increasing our income, to ensure we’re able to set a balanced budget in February 2025.
Monday 14 October 2024
Porthcawl Comprehensive School has claimed the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Gold Award for its outstanding wellbeing provision.
Wednesday 09 October 2024
Bridgend County Borough has a rich, fascinating history, which deserves to be explored. That’s why the council has partnered with Bridgend Town Council to create a new and fascinating town centre heritage trail in Bridgend.
Monday 07 October 2024
As part of a master planning programme aiming to regenerate Bridgend town centre over the next ten years, the proposed Bridgend College development will be built on the former South Wales Police Station and Brackla One multi storey car park at Cheapside.
Monday 07 October 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the revised Elective Home Education (EHE) Policy, which reflects recent changes to legislation in relation to home education.