Letter to residents on coronavirus
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Around 4,000 residents in Bridgend county borough will be receiving letters from the Welsh Government over the next few days urging them to stay at home for the next 12 weeks.
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Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough 24 03 2020
Tuesday 24 March 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.
Parks and playing fields shut
Monday 23 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has closed all parks and playgrounds in the county borough and both Rest Bay Car Park and Salt Lake Car Park in Porthcawl to the public following government advice around social distancing.
Civic offices close to public
Monday 23 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council’s civic offices will close to the public from tomorrow due to the ongoing concern over the spread of coronavirus.
Bridgend Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub open as usual
Monday 23 March 2020
The Bridgend Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) which provides safeguarding in the county borough is open as usual to receive any safeguarding concerns.
Crematorium numbers limited
Monday 23 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has taken the difficult decision of strictly limiting the number of mourners at Coychurch Crematorium to 10 to help limit the spread of coronavirus.
Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough 23 03 2020
Monday 23 March 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.
Schools childcare hubs latest update
Monday 23 March 2020
Around 150 children attended the first day of the emergency childcare provision in six schools across Bridgend county borough which has been put in place during the outbreak of coronavirus.
Rent payment holiday for small businesses
Friday 20 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is to offer a three-month rent-free holiday for all small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which lease premises from the local authority.
Free school meals collection points
Friday 20 March 2020
From Monday, March 23, a take-away packed lunch will be made available for all pupils eligible for free school meals in Bridgend county borough.