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New Metrolink facility confirmed for Porthcawl
Monday 13 February 2023
Porthcawl is set to benefit from an all-new Metrolink facility after Bridgend County Borough Council agreed to increase funding that will ensure the project can be delivered without having to be scaled down.
Council explores all options to improve traffic in Pencoed
Monday 13 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council remains committed to exploring all options available in relation to improving traffic in Pencoed despite the council’s recent bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund being turned down.
Council approves plans to tackle empty properties
Monday 13 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for the authority to join Welsh Government’s National Empty Properties Scheme, whilst proposals to introduce a council tax premium on long term empty properties were given the go ahead at full council.
Planned industrial action for schools is put on hold
Friday 10 February 2023
The proposed strike for 14 February has been postponed in light of a new pay offer to educators from Welsh Government.
Porthcawl’s Hi Tide Inn hosts job fair
Friday 10 February 2023
Local residents seeking new or alternative employment are invited to attend a job fair organised for Tuesday 7 February at the Hi Tide Inn, Porthcawl.
Fuel Support Scheme closes at the end of the month
Friday 10 February 2023
With over 15,000 payments to households so far, the Welsh Government Fuel Support Scheme has been running for the last four months and is due to close on February 28.
Don’t miss out on your child’s school and nursery places
Thursday 09 February 2023
Parents and carers are being reminded to ensure they submit applications in time to gain places for their children at their chosen school.
Council marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023
Tuesday 07 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is celebrating the valuable contribution of its apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week which runs between 6-12 February 2023.
New partnership board chair promises action and accountability
Monday 06 February 2023
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board has named Councillor Jane Gebbie as its new chair.
School pupils’ fundraising helps deliver medical resources to Ukraine
Monday 06 February 2023
Fundraising by pupils at Mynydd Cynffig Primary School has helped deliver essential medical resources and equipment to Ukraine.