Firework displays in Bridgend County Borough 2019
Tuesday 29 October 2019
A number of public firework displays organised by town and community councils, local businesses and other groups will be held across Bridgend County Borough this November.
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Community asset transfers now ‘more vital than ever’
Thursday 24 October 2019
Senior councillors at Bridgend County Borough Council are urging more organisations, sports groups and town and community councils to come forward and take on the running of popular facilities such as toilets, pavilions, playing fields, pitches, playgrounds and more.
Council to consider changes to school transport
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a learner travel consultation which asks people for their thoughts on potential changes to school transport provision.
Childcare offer helps parents back into work
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Eligible working parents across Bridgend County Borough are able to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare and early years education for children aged 3 and 4 for up to 48 weeks of the year during both term-time and school holidays.
Free PopUp Business School returns
Thursday 17 October 2019
A free PopUp Business School that provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to start their own business without funding or money is returning to Bridgend County Borough for one week only this October!
Schoolchildren to teach litterbugs a lesson
Thursday 17 October 2019
Schoolchildren are teaching litterbugs in Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cornelly and Cefn Cribwr a lesson or two.
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.
New chapter begins for historic Porthcawl building
Wednesday 16 October 2019
One of Porthcawl’s most iconic buildings is receiving a fresh new look in time for its 100th birthday.
Porthcawl's Watersports centre is revealed
Friday 11 October 2019
Surfers, kayakers, paddle-boarders, canoeists and more are set to benefit from a new £1.5m Watersports Centre which has been officially opened at Rest Bay in Porthcawl.
Partnership takes gold, silver and bronze at animal welfare awards
Wednesday 09 October 2019
The Shared Regulatory Service for Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has won Gold, Silver and Bronze awards at the 2019 RSPCA PawPrints initiative.