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Summer reading challenge set to launch with a host of fun-filled activities
Wednesday 03 July 2024
Awen Cultural Trust in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council will launch the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge and Awen Libraries’ summer programme of activities with a fun-filled, family event at Newbridge Fields in Bridgend on Saturday 13 July from 12noon to 3pm.
Assia Domestic Abuse Service is the only council led service in Wales to receive award
Wednesday 03 July 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Assia Domestic Abuse Service has been recognised for its sterling provision through its recent SafeLives’ Leading Lights accreditation, a quality assurance indicator for domestic abuse services that is acknowledged across the UK.
Sold out Ogi Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday
Wednesday 03 July 2024
The Ogi Porthcawl 10K returns this weekend (Sunday 7 July) and residents are reminded that there will be some safety measures in place including temporary road closures and bus diversions.
Enjoy the coast, stay safe and help keep beaches clean this summer
Thursday 27 June 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council will be working alongside a host of partners to ensure that residents, tourists and visitors can enjoy the coastline of Bridgend County Borough this summer.
Council protects biodiversity flourishing in the wake of coal mining industry closure
Monday 24 June 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council plays its part in promoting and protecting the biodiversity which has replaced the scarred landscape of the mining valleys, as well as the wildlife found at other green spaces throughout its communities.
Work to tackle dying ash trees at Brackla Hill to begin
Friday 21 June 2024
Starting on Monday 24 June 2024, Bridgend County Borough Council will begin work to remove diseased trees struck down with Ash Dieback Disease (ADD).
Organised Crime Group sentenced to immediate imprisonment following SRS investigation
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Members of a South Wales Organised Crime Group, which sold illegal tobacco, cigarettes and Nitrous Oxide while money-laundering more than £1.5m, were recently sentenced at Swansea Crown Court to a total of 25 years of immediate imprisonment and 9 years as suspended sentences.
Porthcawl Comprehensive School students to perform at London’s National Theatre
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Students from Porthcawl Comprehensive School have trailblazed their way to London to perform in a play directed by Year 12 pupil, Wil Morgans, at the National Theatre later this month.
Applications now open for Bridgend County Borough’s Business Start-up Fund
Tuesday 18 June 2024
New small business in Bridgend County Borough can now apply for support from the Business Start-up Fund, which offers grants of between £250 and £4,000 to assist with many essential costs of running a business.
Cwmfelin Primary School’s community food scheme grows from strength to strength
Wednesday 05 June 2024
Cwmfelin Primary School celebrates the success of its ‘Big Bocs Bwyd’ (BBB) food initiative, recognised by Estyn as a model of good practice, which extends support to the wider community, benefitting learners inside and outside of school.