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Students urged to check eligibility for Education Maintenance Allowance payment
Thursday 27 April 2023
Eligible students in school sixth forms or college settings are reminded that increased support is now available from the Student Finance Wales Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme.
Bridgend Day Services’ very own Wonder Woman retires
Wednesday 26 April 2023
From a young age, Frances Childs has challenged any preconceived limitations that people may place on those with learning disabilities - from winning an Olympic gold medal for swimming at age 24, to writing the published memoirs of her life! ‘A life less ordinary’ is how you might describe her life to date.
Council introduces electric vehicles to benefit social care workforce
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Following a recent successful pilot of new electric vehicles (EVs) by the social care work force, Bridgend County Borough Council has taken delivery of two, new electric cars.
Council’s new five-year plan calls on local people to ‘deliver together’
Monday 24 April 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Plan for 2023-28 showcases a fresh new approach for outlining how the authority intends to provide essential services, work alongside local people and partners, and carry out its business over the next five years.
Council commits to hosting Valleys Regional Park until 2024
Wednesday 19 April 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed that the council will continue to host the Valleys Regional Park (VRP) project until 2024.
Care Inspectorate Wales highlights improvements in council’s Children’s Social Care Services
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Following an improvement check by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in November 2022, it was noted that Bridgend County Borough’s Children’s Social Care Services have made improvements across the board since the Performance Evaluation in May 2022.
Checklist for planning a street party in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 11 April 2023
An extra bank holiday day will take place on Monday 8 May 2023 along with a series of national events aimed at celebrating the King’s Coronation from the 6 to 8 May 2023.
Residents invited to have their say in speed limit consultation
Tuesday 04 April 2023
New legislation from Welsh Government means that from 17 September 2023, the national speed limit will fall from 30mph to 20mph on restricted roads.
Pîl Primary School succeeds in recent Estyn inspection
Monday 03 April 2023
According to Estyn inspectors, learners at Pîl Primary School are supported by teaching staff and are making marked progress.
Corneli Primary School is praised in recent Estyn inspection
Monday 03 April 2023
An Estyn inspection, carried out in October 2022, has highlighted how learners at Corneli Primary School are making evident progress and are fully supported by the teaching staff.