‘End of an era’ as Ford Engine Plant closes
Tuesday 29 September 2020
The Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council has described today’s closure of the Ford Engine Plant as ‘the end of a 40-year era’.
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Four pubs served with Improvement Notices
Tuesday 29 September 2020
Enforcement officers have been working closely with South Wales Police to ensure licensed premises in Bridgend county borough are compliant with the latest regulations around coronavirus.
Winter operating hours at community recycling centres from October 1
Monday 28 September 2020
From Thursday, October 1 the three Community Recycling Centres in Bridgend county borough will move to winter operating hours which means they will be open from 9am to 4pm seven days a week.
New signage promotes social distancing in town centres
Monday 28 September 2020
New pavement signs and posters for shops have been created to encourage people to social distance while shopping in Bridgend town centre, Maesteg and Porthcawl.
Suspended sentence for Bridgend rogue trader
Monday 28 September 2020
A rogue trader who took £6,000 from an elderly Bridgend County Borough resident has been found guilty following a doorstep crime investigation by Shared Regulatory Services.
Council receives Welsh Government funding to help schools recruit
Monday 28 September 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has received additional funding of £1.5m as part of a Welsh Government grant to help support learners most affected when schools were closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Investigation work continues into potential new school site
Monday 28 September 2020
Work to determine whether council-owned land at Brackla Hill could offer a suitable new home for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr is ongoing.
Cabinet approves five year vision for social services
Friday 25 September 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council cabinet has approved a five year vision of service improvement for social services.
Improvement notice served on nightclub after social distancing concerns
Friday 25 September 2020
Enforcement officers have served a nightclub in Bridgend town centre with a Premises Improvement Notice to deal with concerns over social distancing and queue management.
Rugby club visitors asked to be vigilant
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Members of the public who visited Heol Y Cyw Rugby Club in Bridgend County Borough on Saturday 12 September are being advised to be extra-vigilant for the symptoms of Coronavirus, and to self-isolate and book a test immediately if symptoms occur.