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New Porthcawl foodstore set to open this week
Wednesday 12 July 2023
The new Aldi foodstore in Porthcawl is set to officially open this Thursday (13 July) and around 45 local residents have been successful in gaining employment at the store.
The launch of free period subscriptions for all young women in the area
Thursday 06 July 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is launching a trailblazing period dignity initiative to provide free period subscriptions to young women in the area who need them.
Local active travel plans are boosted by Welsh Government funding
Thursday 06 July 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive £1.5m to facilitate new and improved active travel routes across the county borough. Enhancements will include building new active travel routes, consultation work for future scheme developments, as well as promotion work.
Second phase of Cornelly schools’ modernisation programme gets the green light
Thursday 06 July 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the second phase of a major school development programme in Cornelly, Bridgend.
Local town and community councils are set to benefit from council funding
Thursday 06 July 2023
Communities across the county borough will receive funding from the Town and Community Capital Grant Scheme, allowing the development of community projects to go ahead.
Free school meals initiative extended to Year 3 pupils at schools in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 04 July 2023
From September 2023, approximately 1600 primary school pupils starting Year 3 will be offered a free school meal.
Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday
Friday 30 June 2023
The residents and businesses of Porthcawl have been gearing up for the return of the Ogi Porthcawl 10K this weekend in what is set to be Wales’ largest running event this summer.
Council offers Zimmer Biomet workers its full support
Thursday 29 June 2023
News that Zimmer Biomet intends to cease manufacturing at its Bridgend plant has been described as a ‘significant blow for staff and the local economy’ by the Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council.
Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress
Thursday 29 June 2023
Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.
Council approves Licensing Impact Assessment for Bridgend town centre
Thursday 29 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the publishing of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). This highlights how the concentration of licensed premises impacts levels of crime and other anti-social behaviour in selected areas of Bridgend town centre.