Testing centre extends its opening hours in Porthcawl
Tuesday 25 May 2021
A total of 335 children are currently isolating at home following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Porthcawl area
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Interim board to provide extra support at local school
Tuesday 25 May 2021
A local school that was judged by Estyn as requiring ‘special measures’ is making steady progress and is continuing to receive support from Bridgend County Borough Council and Central South Consortium
Council rejects claims over school car park
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has refuted claims that an agreed 60-space car park will not be provided at Brynteg School as part of the development of an adjacent multi-agency social services hub
‘Stay alert’ warning after pupils test positive for Covid-19
Monday 24 May 2021
Parents and carers of children attending West Park Primary in Porthcawl have been advised to remain alert following a number of positive Covid-19 tests at the school
Lollipop lady Pat retires after 40 years
Wednesday 19 May 2021
A school crossing patrol officer is hanging up her lollipop stick after more than 40 years of service
Don’t miss your chance to have a say on plans for new schools
Monday 17 May 2021
The deadline for having your say on plans that could deliver the first new schools to be built in the Cornelly area in more than 40 years will expire on Sunday 23 May.
Cost of school meals to remain the same for 2021-22
Friday 14 May 2021
The cost of school meals in Bridgend county borough will not be increased for the 2021-22 school year after the local authority’s cabinet members agreed to a price freeze for the fourth year in a row
Eco-friendly Cefn Cribwr Primary School wins platinum award
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Staff and pupils at Cefn Cribwr Primary School are celebrating after being presented with the Eco Schools Platinum Green Flag Award
Council updates plans for new Welsh-medium childcare facilities
Tuesday 27 April 2021
Plans to provide four new childcare hubs in Blackmill, Bettws, Bridgend and Porthcawl as part of a £2.6m investment into Welsh-medium education are gathering pace.
Solar panels installed at primary school
Tuesday 20 April 2021
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of a primary school in Bridgend County Borough to help it reduce its energy bills and become more self-sufficient