Flood warnings in place as schools close early
Friday 28 February 2020
With a ‘yellow’ alert in place for heavy rain across the region, a number of local schools have closed early today (Friday 28 February).
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Council mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Friday 24 January 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council marked Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 recently with a poignant public event, held at the Sony Theatre, Bridgend College.
Chewing gum bins target sticky problem
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Innovative new ‘chewing gum’ bins have been stuck on lampposts along John Street in Porthcawl as part of the latest move to encourage recycling and cut down on waste.
Cabinet to discuss extra £8.8m
Monday 13 January 2020
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council is set to consider budget proposals for 2020-21 which could see an additional £8.8m invested in schools, highway maintenance, street cleansing, services for children who have additional learning needs and more.
Apply for nursery admissions online
Friday 03 January 2020
Applications can be made online from Monday 6 January for nursery places for children who will be starting school full-time in September 2020 or part-time from January/April 2021.
Have your say on plans for learner travel
Tuesday 10 December 2019
Residents of Bridgend County Borough Council are being urged to have their say on potential changes to school transport provision.
Pupils pull together during school repairs
Thursday 28 November 2019
Pupils at Corneli Primary School, Ysgol Y Ferch o’r Sgêr and the Integrated Children’s Centre have offered the infants of Mynydd Cynffig Primary a helping hand after a burst pipe left their classrooms without heat and in need of extensive repairs.
Apply for school places with My Account
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Admissions are now open for the September 2020 intake of new infant, junior and primary school pupils in Bridgend County Borough.
Pebble-power to support National Safeguarding Week
Friday 08 November 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council will be joining other organisations across Wales between 11–15 November to mark National Safeguarding Week 2019.
Apply for secondary school places online
Wednesday 16 October 2019
Secondary school admissions for September 2020 open on Monday 21 October and it’s quick and easy to apply online.