New support available for EU nationals
Monday 24 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to make a range of support available for EU nationals as part of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
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Equalities training for schools to help end discrimination
Monday 24 August 2020
A series of new workshops are being planned for schools in Bridgend county borough to help end discrimination.
Further research planned on links with Sir Thomas Picton
Monday 24 August 2020
Further research is due to be undertaken into the county borough’s historical links with the controversial Governor of Trinidad, Sir Thomas Picton.
Equalities committee consider links with Sir Thomas Picton
Friday 21 August 2020
The Equalities committee of Bridgend County Borough Council will meet next week to discuss a report on the area’s historical links with the controversial Governor of Trinidad, Sir Thomas Picton.
New master plan for town centre
Friday 21 August 2020
Major improvements are planned for Bridgend town centre over the next 10 years as part of an ambitious new regeneration strategy.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme now available
Wednesday 19 August 2020
Businesses are being encouraged to join a scheme which seeks to provide additional help or assistance for customers with a hidden disability.
Maesteg Reuse Shop reopening August 18
Tuesday 18 August 2020
The reuse shop at the Maesteg Recycling Centre is reopening on Tuesday, August 18.
Council reassures parents after Covid-19 hoax
Tuesday 18 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has been made aware of a hoax social media post regarding a false ‘Covid Act’ which supposedly allows school children to be removed from families so they can be tested for coronavirus.
The Replacement Local Development Plan explained
Tuesday 18 August 2020
Richard Matthams is a Bridgend County Borough Council strategic planning and transportation manager. He is leading on the local authority’s Replacement Local Development Plan. Here he answers 12 questions on what the development plan is and why it’s important for the county borough and every single resident.
Enforcement officers checking premises
Friday 14 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council’s enforcement officers are continuing to visit a range of premises to ensure regulations are being met to help minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus.