Welsh Government reveals plans for reopening of schools
Wednesday 03 June 2020
Welsh Government has revealed the first details about how children will start to return to school in Bridgend County Borough.
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Customer services staff take over 12,000 more calls during lockdown
Wednesday 03 June 2020
Staff working in customers services at Bridgend County Borough Council have taken over 12,000 more telephone calls during the past couple of months than they did last year for the same period.
Sports clubs fees waived
Monday 01 June 2020
Football and rugby clubs in Bridgend county borough will not have to pay the hire charges for using outdoor sports facilities for 2019-20 season after the local authority waived the fees.
Unsung Heroes: All our volunteers in Bridgend County Borough
Monday 01 June 2020
They have been the lifeline to many residents since the coronavirus pandemic began – shopping for them, collecting their prescriptions, making deliveries and calling regularly to chat with those who are lonely or anxious while shielding or self-isolating.
Test Trace Protect is now live in Bridgend County Borough
Monday 01 June 2020
Test Trace Protect is now live in Bridgend County Borough and across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board region, with all residents and key workers within the area showing symptoms of coronavirus urged to apply for a test.
Don’t feel trapped at home – get creative!
Friday 29 May 2020
Free lessons on playing the ukulele, story-writing, photography and more are helping older people avoid feeling like they are stuck at home during the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown.
Maesteg Post Office reopening in new premises
Friday 29 May 2020
The Post Office in Maesteg which is closing in its current location at the end of today (Friday) will reopen on Wednesday, June 3 in new premises nearby.
Latest update to lockdown arrangements
Friday 29 May 2020
Welsh Government guidance on lockdown arrangements during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has been updated.
Unsung Heroes: Crematorium, cemeteries and register office staff
Thursday 28 May 2020
They have been there at one of the most painful and heart-breaking times for families over the last two months – helping those who have lost their loved ones say a final goodbye in the middle of a pandemic.
£650k investment bid for active travel routes
Thursday 28 May 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has submitted a £650,000 funding bid to Welsh Government for temporary and permanent active travel routes as part of transportation measures to improve the safety and conditions of walking and cycling paths both during and following the Covid-19 crisis.