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Make Christmas a happier time by donating to the Santa Appeal
Tuesday 29 October 2024
People across Bridgend County Borough are being asked to help bring a smile to a vulnerable child or young person this Christmas by donating to this year’s Santa Appeal.
Air quality continues to improve on Park Street
Monday 28 October 2024
Nitrogen dioxide levels on Park Street in Bridgend town centre are continuing to fall following actions which have resulted in significant improvements in local air quality.
New plan agreed to deal with invasive species
Friday 25 October 2024
New plans have been developed by Bridgend County Borough Council outlining how the authority intends to prevent invasive plants and wildlife from damaging local habitats, buildings, roads and other infrastructure.
Council receives assurances over potential hospital disruption
Thursday 24 October 2024
Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received assurances from Paul Mears, Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, regarding moves to manage potential disruption as a result of structural problems with the roof at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School receives glowing inspection report
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Following an Estyn inspection earlier this year, the nurturing, caring environment of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has been spotlighted alongside other noted strengths of the school.
Pupils get creative with sustainable play this Recycle Week
Friday 18 October 2024
Pupils at Garth Primary School in Maesteg learnt all about sustainability through play this week, in a creative workshop held by the council’s waste and management provider Plan B Solutions to mark UK Recycle Week. (14-20 October).
Quickstart Bridgend already benefiting lots of businesses and residents throughout the county borough
Thursday 17 October 2024
The new Quickstart Bridgend initiative is already helping lots of local businesses and residents after being launched by Bridgend County Borough Council earlier this year.
Porthcawl Comprehensive School celebrated for prioritising pupils’ mental health
Monday 14 October 2024
Porthcawl Comprehensive School has claimed the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Gold Award for its outstanding wellbeing provision.
Time to talk council budget 2025
Monday 14 October 2024
As in previous years, we need to identify significant cuts, currently almost £20m. We need to achieve this by reducing our spending and/or increasing our income, to ensure we’re able to set a balanced budget in February 2025.
New town centre heritage trail is launched in Bridgend
Wednesday 09 October 2024
Bridgend County Borough has a rich, fascinating history, which deserves to be explored. That’s why the council has partnered with Bridgend Town Council to create a new and fascinating town centre heritage trail in Bridgend.