Safe homes for Afghan families
Tuesday 31 August 2021
As part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s commitment to the national Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, up to three families will be provided with safe homes and support.
News
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Covid-19 test recommendation for secondary school pupils
Friday 27 August 2021
With the new school year starting in early September, it is recommended that all secondary school pupils undertake lateral flow testing before their first day back.
New placement scheme will boost teaching support in schools
Friday 27 August 2021
More than 20 additional trainee teachers will be in Bridgend County Borough schools this autumn term as part of a new Welsh Government placement scheme.
Bank Holiday waste and recycling collections changes
Friday 27 August 2021
Due to the bank holiday, there will be no waste and recycling collections on Monday 30 August.
Youth Mayor urges teens to get first vaccine dose
Friday 27 August 2021
Bridgend Youth Council’s newly elected Youth Mayor has urged teenagers across the county borough to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Changes to testing centres announced for Bridgend county borough
Thursday 26 August 2021
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that new testing centres will open in Porthcawl and Coity this week.
Youth hub plans for Bridgend town centre
Thursday 26 August 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is looking into the provision of a new youth hub in Bridgend town centre.
Businesses welcome free car parking offer extension
Thursday 26 August 2021
Businesses across Bridgend county borough have welcomed news that several council-maintained town centre car parks will continue to be free to use.
Tractor and equipment delivered to Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Wednesday 25 August 2021
Machinery and equipment which was left with Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) for safekeeping while new management arrangements were put in place at Kenfig National Nature Reserve have been returned.
Mining disaster to be remembered at upcoming memorial service
Wednesday 25 August 2021
A remembrance service will be held at Parc Slip Nature Reserve on Thursday 26 August to commemorate the 129th anniversary of the Parc Slip Colliery disaster.