Council budget is agreed for 2018-19
Wednesday 28 February 2018
Bridgend County Borough Council’s budget for 2018-19 has been approved along with its Corporate Plan and Medium Term Financial Strategy for the 2018-2022 period.
News
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Five new communities become friendlier places to live for people with dementia
Tuesday 27 February 2018
Porthcawl, Kenfig Hill, Pyle, Cefn Cribwr and Cornelly have become the latest areas to be recognised as dementia-friendly communities in Bridgend County Borough.
Drop-in session announced for £3m town beach project
Friday 16 February 2018
As work begins on the lower prom of Porthcawl’s town beach, a drop-in information session has been arranged to keep residents and visitors up to date with the £3m scheme.
Jennings Building in the running for national award
Thursday 15 February 2018
The transformation of the Jennings Building at Porthcawl’s seafront has been shortlisted for a major national award by the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Brynmenyn Primary holds official closing ceremony at old school site
Friday 09 February 2018
Past and present teachers, staff and governors from Brynmenyn Primary’s long history have gathered at the school’s former Bryn Road site to say goodbye to the 100 year old building.
Latest school categorisations in Bridgend County Borough
Friday 09 February 2018
The latest round of school categorisation information issued by Welsh Government has revealed that 38 out of 48 primary schools and seven out of nine secondary schools have been categorised as receiving either ‘green’ or ‘yellow’ support in Bridgend County Borough.
Flying the flag for equality
Wednesday 07 February 2018
Bridgend County Borough Council has teamed up with local radio personality Lee Jukes to help raise awareness of LGBT History Month.
Heronsbridge School recognised as an investor in people
Wednesday 07 February 2018
Heronsbridge School in Bridgend has been awarded the Investors in People gold accreditation in recognition of the school’s commitment to high performance through good people management.
Have your say on the future of council-run public toilets
Wednesday 07 February 2018
Do you use council-run public toilets? How often do you use them, and which ones do you rely on the most?
£100,000 announced for initial A48 road safety measures
Wednesday 07 February 2018
Bridgend County Borough Council has received £100,000 from Welsh Government to spend on road safety improvements along the A48 between Laleston and Waterton.