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Budget settlement news prompts warning over council services
Friday 22 December 2023
News that Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive a 2024-25 budget settlement increase of 3 per cent has led the authority to warn that it is now impossible to avoid major changes for some council services.
Huge ‘thank you’ for making this year’s Santa Appeal the best yet!
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Throughout December, we called on the support and generosity of kind-hearted local groups, churches, businesses, and members of the public to donate to our Santa Appeal 2023, to ensure children in our care received a gift to open on Christmas Day.
Council and partners confirm arrangements for Christmas period
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.
Christmas recruitment campaign underway to promote social care job opportunities
Tuesday 19 December 2023
The council’s ‘12 Days of Christmas Care’ campaign is underway to highlight the variety of social care opportunities available within the council.
Success for Bridgend Community Safety Partnership at Wales Safer Communities Awards
Tuesday 19 December 2023
The Bridgend Community Safety Partnership has been recognised for its work in reducing the amount of anti-social behaviour at the Bowls Hall car park in Bridgend.
New mural unveiled to ‘give a voice’ to care experienced teenagers in Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 14 December 2023
A striking new mural has been unveiled in Bridgend town centre of a poem reflecting the voices of care experienced teenagers in Bridgend County Borough.
Funding for forest schools to boost children’s wellbeing
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded £400k of Welsh Government funding to create outdoor forest schools in eight primary schools across the county borough.
Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative celebrates success of Bridgend schools
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Schools from across the county borough have won prizes in an annual competition set by the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative - a scheme which encourages learners to take an interest in their Welsh heritage, as well as share their knowledge and understanding with their communities.
Ogmore Valley to benefit from project to increase woodland
Tuesday 05 December 2023
In a bid to address climate change, as well as increase woodland and habitat connectivity at the top of the Ogmore Valley, the council aims to plant over 10,000 trees, with a habitat mosaic scheme being proposed for Aber Fields, also known as the ‘Planka’.
Local restaurant involved in food hygiene prosecution
Monday 04 December 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), two directors involved in the operation of the Swaddesh restaurant in Kenfig Hill were sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates Court on 27 November.