Local areas set to benefit from £930,000 Community Focused School Grant
Friday 19 August 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council is pleased to have been awarded £930,000 as part of the Welsh Government’s Community Focused Schools Grant.
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Eastern promenade reopens at Porthcawl as regeneration work continues
Friday 19 August 2022
Work on the £6.4m scheme to defend Porthcawl from flooding and a potential rise in sea levels is making progress and recently saw the opening of the new-look Eastern Promenade.
Drivers wanted to support Bridgend Community Transport
Wednesday 17 August 2022
Bridgend Community Transport is seeking to recruit new drivers who are able to support their services across a range of volunteer and paid positions.
Last chance to have your say in Net Zero Carbon consultation
Wednesday 17 August 2022
Residents are reminded that they have until 30 August 2022 to take part in the Net Zero Carbon consultation to have their say and ensure that the Bridgend 2030 Strategy is delivered effectively.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board confirms new Covid-19 vaccination centres ahead of booster rollout
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has opened two new vaccination centres at Glanrhyd Hospital and Maesteg Community Hospital (Neath Road) in readiness for the Covid-19 autumn booster rollout.
Save the date for Bridgend Jobs Fair
Monday 15 August 2022
Dozens of employers and local organisations will be attending the upcoming Bridgend Jobs Fair to offer a whole host of exciting new job vacancies.
Stay safe during hot weather
Friday 12 August 2022
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are being urged to think twice before trying to cool off with a dip in a river, lake or pool during the hot weather.
Community Asset Transfer Programme helps to fund improvements to South Pavilion at Newbridge Fields
Friday 12 August 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council is delighted to support local sports clubs like Bridgend Athletic RFC by helping them secure crucial funding through the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Programme, which will be used to fund the final phase of improvements to the South Pavilion at Newbridge Fields.
Statement: Serious road traffic collision in Llangynwyd
Friday 12 August 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of a 28-year-old female who died in a road traffic collision earlier this week. Thoughts are also with those who were taken to hospital.
Council welcomes extension of Winter Fuel Payment support
Thursday 11 August 2022
More households in Bridgend County Borough will soon be eligible to claim a one-off £200 cash payment to help pay their energy bills this autumn and winter, after Welsh Government announced the fund would be extended to reach more eligible people.