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New mural unveiled to ‘give a voice’ to care experienced teenagers in Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 14 December 2023
A striking new mural has been unveiled in Bridgend town centre of a poem reflecting the voices of care experienced teenagers in Bridgend County Borough.
Funding for forest schools to boost children’s wellbeing
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded £400k of Welsh Government funding to create outdoor forest schools in eight primary schools across the county borough.
Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative celebrates success of Bridgend schools
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Schools from across the county borough have won prizes in an annual competition set by the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative - a scheme which encourages learners to take an interest in their Welsh heritage, as well as share their knowledge and understanding with their communities.
Ogmore Valley to benefit from project to increase woodland
Tuesday 05 December 2023
In a bid to address climate change, as well as increase woodland and habitat connectivity at the top of the Ogmore Valley, the council aims to plant over 10,000 trees, with a habitat mosaic scheme being proposed for Aber Fields, also known as the ‘Planka’.
Local restaurant involved in food hygiene prosecution
Monday 04 December 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), two directors involved in the operation of the Swaddesh restaurant in Kenfig Hill were sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates Court on 27 November.
Council reveals concept designs for new community facilities in Porthcawl
Monday 04 December 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has published designs which set out its ambitions for how public open space could be used in the Porthcawl waterfront area, and what new community facilities it will seek to develop over the next few years as part of the town’s ongoing regeneration.
Work complete on Coychurch Crematorium’s new state of the art flower court
Thursday 30 November 2023
Work to build a new state of the art flower court at Coychurch Crematorium is now complete and funerals are once again being held at the main Crallo Chapel following the conclusion of the works.
Ten year anniversary for food hygiene ratings
Wednesday 29 November 2023
This month marks the ten year anniversary of Food Hygiene Ratings since they were first introduced as a new legal requirement in Wales back in 2013.
Thieves target local cemeteries and disrupt water supplies
Wednesday 29 November 2023
South Wales Police and Bridgend County Borough Council are urging residents to remain alert and to report any suspicious behaviour they may witness when visiting local cemeteries.
People urged to support Santa Appeal 2023 - it’s not too late to donate!
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing department would like to thank everyone who has already donated to this year’s Santa Appeal and remind you that there’s still time to donate.