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Pioneering scheme ensures healthy start in life for pre-school children
Monday 15 April 2024
37 pre-school settings from across Bridgend County Borough are taking part in the Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme which helps to promote positive health behaviours from an early age.
Flying Start childcare provision at Afon y Felin Primary School receives four ‘excellents’ in recent inspection.
Friday 12 April 2024
One of five Flying Start settings available to parents in the Kenfig Hill and Pyle area, the childcare provision at Afon y Felin Primary School has recently achieved four excellent ratings in their Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection.
A new round of upgrades confirmed for children’s play areas in muti-million-pound investment
Thursday 11 April 2024
Twenty-two children’s play areas across Bridgend County Borough are set to benefit from major refurbishments as part of an ongoing programme of investment by Bridgend County Borough Council in play provision for future generations.
Public asked to share their views on proposed changes to home-to-school and college transport
Thursday 11 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a full public consultation on proposed changes to the home-to-school or college transport arrangements which are expected to make just over £1 million in budgetary savings for the local authority.
Funding for edible forest garden in Pyle
Thursday 11 April 2024
Funded by Welsh Government’s Local Places for Nature together with support from the Bridgend Local Nature Partnership, Pyle Community Council is set to receive £50k to transform derelict land that was once tennis courts into an edible forest garden.
Essential work to the council’s phonelines and online services
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Due to essential maintenance, the council’s phonelines and website will be temporarily unavailable this weekend (12 - 14 April 2024), starting at 4pm this Friday.
Contractor appointed for Caerau Wall Insulation Scheme
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has appointed Warmworks as the main contractor for the Caerau wall insulation remedial works following a thorough procurement process.
Community clean up at fly-tipping hotspot in Pyle
Wednesday 03 April 2024
Last week, Ffald Lane in Pyle was the focus of a community clean up in a bid to clear the area of dumped waste and create a more pleasant area for residents.
Crossing works pause to avoid peak trade and visitor periods
Thursday 28 March 2024
Work on the installation of the second of two new pedestrian crossings in Porthcawl has had to be postponed in order to avoid causing disruption during the spring and summer tourist season.
First Welsh Crimestoppers Zone launched in Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council have teamed up with well-known charity Crimestoppers and Valleys to Coast Housing to introduce the first ever Crimestoppers Zone in Wales.