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Update on county borough roads following the aftermath of Storm Bert
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Bert, highway crews from Bridgend County Borough Council have been working on the clean-up operation.
An historic day for Maesteg Town Hall as it welcomes back the public following major redevelopment
Monday 25 November 2024
Wednesday 20 November 2024 marked an historic day for the people of Maesteg and the wider Llynfi Valley, as Maesteg Town Hall officially opened its doors to the public, following a highly ambitious, multi-million-pound redevelopment project delivered by the council and its partners at Awen Cultural Trust.
New research highlights positive impact of social workers in the fostering process
Monday 25 November 2024
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.
Cabinet agrees new plan for the future of its waste and recycling service
Tuesday 19 November 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to bring its waste and recycling service back in-house where it will be managed internally by the local authority.
Ffaldau Primary School receives shining Estyn report
Monday 18 November 2024
Following an Estyn inspection earlier in the year, Ffaldau Primary School in the Garw Valley has been praised by inspectors for a number of strengths, not least for its caring ethos which is pivotal to all that the school does.
Porthcawl’s new Metrolink is ready to open
Friday 15 November 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that the all-new Porthcawl Metrolink will open its doors on Monday 18 November 2024.
White Ribbon ‘Run for Change’ strives for a better future
Friday 15 November 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Assia Domestic Abuse Service and South Wales Police have collaborated to host a 5k family fun run, titled ‘Run for Change: End the Violence’, with the support of Raw Performance Fitness Centre. The event is planned for 30 November, at Newbridge Fields, Bridgend, in a bid to raise awareness of White Ribbon and funds to support Assia.
Annual Christmas campaign launched to support town centres
Wednesday 13 November 2024
This week sees the launch of the council’s annual ‘Spend Christmas in your town centre’ campaign, which encourages people to ‘shop local’ and support independent businesses and events in the run-up to the festive period.
Community projects set to receive £61,000 of Town and Community Capital Grant funding
Monday 11 November 2024
Following the careful consideration of a panel consisting of Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet Members and officers, communities across the county borough are set to benefit from the second round of Town and Community Capital Grant funding to support proposed projects.
Youth Justice Service Officer shortlisted for outstanding pastoral care award
Tuesday 05 November 2024
Tyrone Hughes, Post-16 Education, Training and Employment Officer with Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Justice Service, was recently one of five shortlisted finalists for the Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care Award with the National Association of Pastoral Education (NAPCE).