September opening confirmed for local schools
Monday 13 July 2020
Following the recent announcement from Education Minister Kirsty Williams, Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed details for how it is planning to reopen schools in September.
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Council marks 25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Friday 10 July 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is marking the 25th anniversary of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide as part of Srebrenica Memorial Week (5-12 July).
10 07 20 Covid-19 update
Friday 10 July 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is focusing its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents. The following information provides a summary of latest developments
Babies born during the pandemic can now be registered
Friday 10 July 2020
Appointments are now available at Bridgend Register Office for parents who have been unable to register the birth of babies born during the Covid-19 coronavirus as well as couples who wish to give notice of a forthcoming marriage or civil partnership.
Emergency childcare hub provision to end on Friday, July 17
Thursday 09 July 2020
Emergency childcare hub provision for keyworkers will end on Friday, July 17, ahead of the summer holidays.
Advice and domestic abuse support available from Calan DVS
Thursday 09 July 2020
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across Wales, Calan DVS has re-opened its offices at Derwen Road in Bridgend town centre to provide emergency appointments for people who are experiencing domestic abuse.
New anti-littering signs designed by primary school pupil installed throughout Cornelly, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr
Wednesday 08 July 2020
New signs designed by a primary school pupil urging people to not drop litter and highlighting the consequences of it have been placed onto bins and lamp-posts throughout Cornelly, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr.
Arrangements in place for supporting outdoor visits to care homes
Wednesday 08 July 2020
Residential care homes across Bridgend county borough have been making arrangements to support outdoor visits for families and friends to see each other face-to-face.
Covid-19 antibody testing underway for some regional health and local authority staff
Wednesday 08 July 2020
Covid-19 antibody testing is now underway for some health and local authority staff in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University (CTMU) Health Board region.
Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough 08 07 2020
Wednesday 08 July 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is focusing its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents. The following information provides a summary of latest developments.