Porthcawl takeaways make improvements after receiving notices

Thursday 10 December 2020

Two takeaways in Porthcawl have made improvements after being issued with notices for failing to ensure staff were wearing face coverings

Coronavirus self-isolation guidelines updated

Wednesday 09 December 2020

The isolation period for people who need to self-isolate or quarantine is being reduced from 14 days to 10 days from Thursday, 10 December, the Welsh Government has announced

Schools to close early in Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 09 December 2020

Following latest meetings with headteachers and governors, Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed that local schools can now close on Wednesday 16 December, and that pupils will receive online learning opportunities at home on 17 and 18 December instead

Ineos announcement is a ‘huge blow’

Wednesday 09 December 2020

Confirmation that Ineos will now build its Grenadier vehicles at a site in France following a deal with a German car maker has been described as a bitter disappointment by the Leader and Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council.

Self-isolation payments extended to parents and carers

Tuesday 08 December 2020

The Welsh Government’s £500 self-isolation payment scheme is being extended to include parents and carers of children who have been asked to self-isolate

Mobile testing service extended following ‘worrying rise’ in local cases

Tuesday 08 December 2020

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that it is extending the length of time that its mobile coronavirus testing facility will be based in Maesteg following a large increase in the number of positive cases in the Llynfi Valley.

New model reinforces good practice in Children’s Social Care

Monday 07 December 2020

A new framework that enhances good practice in children’s social care is being rolled out across Bridgend county borough in December.

Two year groups to learn from home after Covid-19 cases confirmed

Monday 07 December 2020

Pupils in two year groups at a Bridgend county borough school will learn from home until the end of term after five positive Covid-19 tests were confirmed

Caerau residents wanted to take part in heat scheme trial

Monday 07 December 2020

Residents in Caerau are wanted to take part in a feasibility trial as plans for a low-carbon heat scheme progress

Shopmobility service can help you with your Christmas shopping

Friday 04 December 2020

Christmas shoppers who have mobility issues are reminded that the Shopmobility service is available for them to use while they buy gifts in Bridgend town centre