New modular classrooms arrive at Mynydd Cynffig Primary
Friday 21 August 2020
State-of-the-art new modular classrooms have been lifted into place at Mynydd Cynffig Primary School ready for when the new term begins in September.
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GCSE exam results for Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 20 August 2020
Pupils across Bridgend County Borough have received their GCSE exam results for 2020.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme now available
Wednesday 19 August 2020
Businesses are being encouraged to join a scheme which seeks to provide additional help or assistance for customers with a hidden disability.
Maesteg Reuse Shop reopening August 18
Tuesday 18 August 2020
The reuse shop at the Maesteg Recycling Centre is reopening on Tuesday, August 18.
Council reassures parents after Covid-19 hoax
Tuesday 18 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has been made aware of a hoax social media post regarding a false ‘Covid Act’ which supposedly allows school children to be removed from families so they can be tested for coronavirus.
The Replacement Local Development Plan explained
Tuesday 18 August 2020
Richard Matthams is a Bridgend County Borough Council strategic planning and transportation manager. He is leading on the local authority’s Replacement Local Development Plan. Here he answers 12 questions on what the development plan is and why it’s important for the county borough and every single resident.
Decision on 2020 exam results is ‘the right thing to do’
Monday 17 August 2020
The Leader and Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council have welcomed the decision by Welsh Government to award exam results for 2020 based on teacher-assessed grades instead of standardised outcomes.
Council leader welcomes additional funding for adult social care sector
Friday 14 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council leader Huw David has welcomed additional funding from Welsh Government for adult social care providers to help meet the rising costs of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bridgend Town Heat Network receives £1.2m grant from UK Government
Friday 14 August 2020
An innovative energy project in Bridgend town centre has been awarded a £1.2m grant from UK Government.
Enforcement officers checking premises
Friday 14 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council’s enforcement officers are continuing to visit a range of premises to ensure regulations are being met to help minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus.