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Cabinet updated on progress of Porthcawl Grand Pavilion redevelopment
Thursday 19 October 2023
Following an update on the progress of the Grand Pavilion redevelopment in Porthcawl, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to some changes to the procurement process to reduce the risk of any delays to the project.
Nantymoel community welcomes new childcare provision.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Flying Start childcare expansion programme is benefitting another local community, as all two- to three-year-olds living in Nantymoel become eligible for funded childcare provision.
Council steps up to raise awareness and encourage people to consider adoption
Monday 16 October 2023
Monday 16 October marked the start of National Adoption Week with a series of exciting events, campaigns, content, and conversation planned.
Minister visits Maesteg to view progress of landmark redevelopment
Monday 16 October 2023
Welsh Government Minister for Finance and Local Government, Rebecca Evans MS visited Maesteg recently to view the progress of Maesteg Town Hall redevelopment.
Support for traders continues after RAAC forces indoor market closure
Monday 16 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has provided an update on its latest efforts to support traders following the temporary closure of Bridgend Indoor Market.
National Adoption Week calls on more Welsh people to consider adoption
Monday 16 October 2023
This National Adoption Week (16-22 October), the National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) is continuing its mission to get more people to consider adoption, as sibling groups, children with additional needs, and older children across Wales still wait to find their ‘forever home’.
Active travel route from Ynysawdre is underway
Thursday 12 October 2023
With help from Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council will soon begin work on a new active travel route from Ynysawdre (seen in red on the map). This route will link two points on the existing active travel network, as well as provide the start of a proposed future route, continuing to the east of the River Ogmore.
Cwmfelin Primary School applauded for offering ‘real life’ learning experiences
Thursday 12 October 2023
An Estyn inspection in November last year, praised Cwmfelin Primary School for many of its practices, most notably, offering authentic learning experiences to its pupils.
Ty Pen y Bont community garden project promises a fruitful future
Thursday 12 October 2023
September 29 marked the formal opening of the Ty Pen y Bont community project, an initiative offering plentiful opportunities for all those involved. The launch included Senedd members Huw Irranca-Davies and Sarah Murphy, as well as Deputy Leader, Councillor Jane Gebbie, who officially opened the garden.
Tennis courts officially reopened after state of the art renovations
Thursday 05 October 2023
Community tennis courts have been officially reopened across Bridgend County Borough as part of a jointly funded £520,000 project which offers improvements to existing facilities while promoting the importance of an active lifestyle to both adults and children.