Sites confirmed for community testing centres
Tuesday 02 March 2021
The locations of new community testing centres which will help reduce the spread of coronavirus in Bridgend County Borough have been confirmed.
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Almost 40,000 people vaccinated in Bridgend County Borough
Friday 26 February 2021
Latest statistics provided by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have confirmed that almost 133,000 people have now received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine throughout the region, including 40,000 residents of Bridgend County Borough.
Community testing to take place in Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 25 February 2021
Welsh Government has announced that community coronavirus testing will take place in several parts of Bridgend County Borough next month, and that it is going to target people who are not displaying symptoms of Covid-19
Update on mobile testing arrangements in Bridgend County Borough
Monday 22 February 2021
Residents of Bridgend County Borough who are exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus are being encouraged to make use of local mobile coronavirus testing facilities.
Don’t miss out on free PPE offer
Monday 22 February 2021
People who drive taxis and private hire vehicles in Bridgend County Borough have until 5 March to take advantage of a special offer that will provide them with a PPE kit worth more than £70.
New tree planting areas being identified across county borough
Friday 19 February 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is identifying new areas where more trees can be planted to benefit the local environment
Council replaces offensive graffiti with banner thanking the NHS
Friday 19 February 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has placed a banner thanking NHS and key workers within a community where offensive graffiti appeared earlier this month
Restrictions to remain in place while new changes are planned
Friday 19 February 2021
With coronavirus infection rates continuing to fall across Wales, Welsh Government has confirmed that Alert Level Four restrictions will remain in place for the next few weeks while new changes are planned.
Next phase of vaccination programme begins
Thursday 18 February 2021
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has started the second phase of the vaccination programme after having achieved its target of giving over 100,000 vaccines to the top four priority groups.
Green spaces given high value in survey
Thursday 18 February 2021
With fewer vehicles on the roads, schools closed and more people cycling and walking for their daily exercise, lockdown has presented a unique opportunity for residents to rediscover the natural beauty of Bridgend county borough.