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New town centre heritage trail is launched in Bridgend
Wednesday 09 October 2024
Bridgend County Borough has a rich, fascinating history, which deserves to be explored. That’s why the council has partnered with Bridgend Town Council to create a new and fascinating town centre heritage trail in Bridgend.
Elective Home Education Policy is approved by Cabinet
Monday 07 October 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the revised Elective Home Education (EHE) Policy, which reflects recent changes to legislation in relation to home education.
Works to demolish Brackla One car park are set to begin, making way for £80m Bridgend College development
Monday 07 October 2024
As part of a master planning programme aiming to regenerate Bridgend town centre over the next ten years, the proposed Bridgend College development will be built on the former South Wales Police Station and Brackla One multi storey car park at Cheapside.
Bridgend County Borough Council targets homelessness situation
Friday 04 October 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the purchase of a further three properties to provide temporary accommodation and acknowledged the range of strategies undertaken by the council in a bid to address the stark homelessness situation across the county borough.
New in-house grass cutting service moves a step closer
Monday 30 September 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s plans to provide a new in-house grass cutting service have moved a step closer following the approval of necessary funds by Full Council.
Statement following house fly infestation
Friday 27 September 2024
Councillor Martyn Jones, local member for Bettws and Cabinet Member for Education and Youth Services, said: “Environmental health officers from the Shared Regulatory Service (SRS) are continuing their efforts to identify the source of an infestation of house flies, largely found in homes in the Bettws area.
Coychurch Crematorium donates over £11,000 to St John Ambulance Cymru
Thursday 26 September 2024
Coychurch Crematorium has donated over £11,000 to St John Ambulance Cymru as part of a national scheme which raises money for lots of worthwhile causes around the country.
Local man given 43-month prison sentence in rogue builder case
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Cardiff Crown Court has heard of the misery that Paul Atkinson caused residents after they agreed for him to undertake building work and home improvements at their properties.
Ageing Well events and activities in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Ageing Well events and activities in Bridgend County Borough which help older adults to stay healthy and socially connected within communities.
£200k sustainable makeover for Pencoed Swimming Pool
Thursday 19 September 2024
Funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and Sport Wales has supported the extensive refurbishments of the changing facilities at Halo’s Pencoed Swimming Pool, benefitting the local and wider community.