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Fire at Bridgend Industrial Estate: support available to help businesses recover
Monday 29 January 2024
Businesses and workers whose jobs and livelihoods have been affected by the recent fire which destroyed a large warehouse and damaged several neighbouring premises on Bridgend Industrial Estate are receiving a range of support from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Mazuma announces expansion plans in Bridgend following IIC investment
Friday 26 January 2024
Bridgend-based online accountancy firm Mazuma has announced expansion plans following a multi-million-pound investment from the £50m Innovation Investment Capital fund, which is backed by Cardiff Capital Region (CCR).
Grand Pavilion embarks on exciting new chapter
Friday 26 January 2024
As the curtain comes down on Bridgend Youth Theatre’s final performance of We Will Rock You on Sunday 4 February, so too begins a brand new chapter in the Grand Pavilion’s rich 92-year history.
Council shows its support for the ‘fragility of freedom’ this Holocaust Memorial Day
Friday 26 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council will once again show its support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, which focuses on the theme of ‘Fragility of Freedom’.
Brackla Primary School’s research project reaches Welsh Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Wednesday 24 January 2024
A research project undertaken by Year 4 and 5 pupils from Brackla Primary School was presented to trainee teachers, university academics and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language at Swansea University.
Cabinet approves 2022-23 Corporate Safeguarding Report
Wednesday 24 January 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the 2022-23 Annual Corporate Safeguarding Report, which includes statistics of the number of adult and children safeguarding referrals this year with comparisons to previous years, how the council has worked collaboratively with the regional safeguarding board, as well as the new models of practice that have been implemented.
Arrangements agreed for the demolition of town centre car park to make way for new college campus
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that the council can move forward with negotiations with supermarket chains, Aldi and ASDA, as well as Network Rail, for the planned demolition of Brackla One multi storey car park in Bridgend town centre – a move which brings the development of the new Bridgend College campus a step closer.
New campaign launched to highlight school catering jobs
Tuesday 23 January 2024
The council has launched a new recruitment campaign highlighting the many jobs currently on offer in its Catering Service. As the council continues the roll-out of the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative to primary school pupils across the county borough, more roles in the service have become available.
Bag yourself a new role at upcoming jobs fair
Monday 22 January 2024
Plenty of job opportunities will be on offer at the upcoming jobs fair taking place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, 10am until 1pm at the Hi-Tide, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl CF36 5BT.
Medium Term Financial Strategy discussed by Cabinet as national financial challenges continue
Thursday 18 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet met this week to discuss the authority’s proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2024-25 to 2027-28.