Changes to waste and recycling collections over the Easter period - Bank holiday collections
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Care Inspectorate Wales highlights improvements in council’s Children’s Social Care Services
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Following an improvement check by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in November 2022, it was noted that Bridgend County Borough’s Children’s Social Care Services have made improvements across the board since the Performance Evaluation in May 2022.
Checklist for planning a street party in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 11 April 2023
An extra bank holiday day will take place on Monday 8 May 2023 along with a series of national events aimed at celebrating the King’s Coronation from the 6 to 8 May 2023.
Residents invited to have their say in speed limit consultation
Tuesday 04 April 2023
New legislation from Welsh Government means that from 17 September 2023, the national speed limit will fall from 30mph to 20mph on restricted roads.
Pîl Primary School succeeds in recent Estyn inspection
Monday 03 April 2023
According to Estyn inspectors, learners at Pîl Primary School are supported by teaching staff and are making marked progress.
Corneli Primary School is praised in recent Estyn inspection
Monday 03 April 2023
An Estyn inspection, carried out in October 2022, has highlighted how learners at Corneli Primary School are making evident progress and are fully supported by the teaching staff.
New Welsh Government land deal unlocks ‘ambitious future’ for Porthcawl
Friday 31 March 2023
Plans for a multi-million pound regeneration of Porthcawl’s waterfront moved a step closer today as Welsh Government confirmed the purchase of key pieces of land.
Council highlights the high cost of throwing rubbish from cars as A48 clean-up gets underway
Thursday 30 March 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is warning motorists to expect potential delays when using the A48 this week as traffic will be down to a single lane along some sections of the route to enable workers to safely remove litter and rubbish from the highway verge.
School pupil’s winning poster to spearhead anti-littering campaign
Thursday 30 March 2023
A pupil from Plasnewydd Primary School will see his poster design turned into signs on bins and lamp posts throughout Maesteg as part of a new anti-littering campaign.
Healthy hedgehogs are set to be released at local nature reserves
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Working in partnership with Glamorgan Hedgehog Rescue, Bridgend County Borough Council is in the process of identifying suitable local nature reserves where hedgehogs can be released safely.
Siderise open new £1million innovation centre which puts Maesteg on the world stage
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Siderise Insulation have opened a new £1million innovation centre at their Maesteg site which reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the county borough as well as creating more employment opportunities for local residents.