Preparations in place to increase bed capacity
Wednesday 08 April 2020
Three former care homes in Bridgend County Borough are being refurbished to provide extra bed capacity during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Employability Bridgend offers free training and advice
Tuesday 07 April 2020
Staff at Employability Bridgend are offering support to new and existing clients who are looking for additional work or new opportunities amidst the Coronavirus outbreak.
Pods to help keep rough sleepers safe
Monday 06 April 2020
Four pods designed to help keep rough sleepers safe during the coronavirus outbreak will be set up in Bridgend county borough this week.
Free weekly food parcels information
Monday 06 April 2020
Residents in Bridgend county borough who have been identified as being extremely vulnerable and have no family or friends to help are being asked to call the local authority and request their free weekly food parcel.
06 04 20 Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough
Monday 06 April 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.
Companies donate thousands of PPE equipment
Friday 03 April 2020
Businesses across Bridgend county borough have donated thousands of masks, gloves and overalls after an appeal for unwanted personal protective equipment (PPE) was made by the local authority.
School lunches to continue throughout the Easter holidays
Friday 03 April 2020
Children eligible for free school meals can continue to collect a packed lunch from schools across Bridgend county borough over the Easter holidays.
Covid-19 forces cemeteries to close
Friday 03 April 2020
All council-maintained cemeteries in Bridgend County Borough are temporarily closing to the public as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Business Covid-19 grant support is on the way
Friday 03 April 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is assuring local businesses that Welsh Government Covid-19 business grants are on the way to eligible applicants.
Covid-19 update 03 04 2020
Friday 03 April 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.