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Community Hubs trial underway in the Ogmore and Garw Valleys
Thursday 25 May 2023
A community hub pilot scheme is now underway in the Garw and Ogmore Valleys so residents can receive support on a selected number of services right on their doorstep.
Children’s Commissioner for Wales welcomes launch of new strategy for children and young people
Thursday 25 May 2023
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS visited Bridgend County Borough recently to support the official launch of Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Demolition of former police station nearing completion
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Plans to relocate Bridgend College to the heart of the town centre have made significant progress with the demolition of the old police station now being close to completion.
Porthcawl pupils blaze the trail all the way to Cambridge debating finals!
Friday 19 May 2023
With no prior experience of a public speaking competition, four pupils from Porthcawl Comprehensive School navigated their way through unchartered territory all the way to the finals of a national public speaking competition.
Halo’s Ogmore Valley Life Centre celebrates 30 years!
Friday 19 May 2023
Quite literally the beating heart of the community, over the last 30 years Ogmore Valley Life Centre has become woven within the lives of those living in the community.
Coety Primary School expansion plans move closer
Thursday 18 May 2023
Coety Primary School expansion plans move closer
Leader, Mayor and Cabinet are confirmed for the year ahead
Wednesday 17 May 2023
The annual meeting of Bridgend County Borough Council held on Wednesday 17 May has confirmed who will undertake the authority’s Leader, Mayor and Cabinet roles for 2023-2024.
Bridgend celebrates its foster friendly status during Foster Fortnight 2023
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Every day in Wales there are five children in need of foster care. To raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives, The Fostering Network (the UK’s leading fostering charity) runs an annual campaign, Foster Care Fortnight, which takes place from 15 – 28 May.
Schools across the county borough do it again!
Tuesday 16 May 2023
An abundance of successes is attributed to our Bridgend schools yet again, with highlights ranging from Welsh language awards to shining examples of mathematical practice!
Council shows support for Dementia Action Week
Monday 15 May 2023
Bridgend Council Borough Council is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week - a nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and promoting an understanding of its symptoms.