Residents urged to use online services
Thursday 19 March 2020
Residents in Bridgend county borough are being urged to use the council’s online services where possible rather than visiting the civic offices due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Advice and guidance for employers and businesses
Thursday 19 March 2020
The rapidly changing nature of the Covid-19 outbreak has meant that information and advice from government is changing quickly.
Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 19 March 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.
Day services buildings will close
Wednesday 18 March 2020
Day services buildings will close and staff will be mobilised across the borough to support those in need of ongoing care – and guidance issued to care homes
Schools implement online learning for pupils
Wednesday 18 March 2020
Schools implement online learning methods for pupils while arrangements are in place to ensure eligible pupils for free school meals continue to receive them
Council to prioritise delivering essential services
Tuesday 17 March 2020
The leader of Bridgend County Borough Council has said the local authority is to focus its resources on the delivery of essential services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Council considering redeployment of staff
Monday 16 March 2020
The leader of Bridgend County Borough Council has said the local authority is considering the redeployment of staff and resources in order to ensure essential services continue to be provided in a worst-case scenario situation during the outbreak of coronavirus.
Advice for parents and carers of school-children
Friday 13 March 2020
With the situation regarding coronavirus developing quickly, the local authority is working closely with schools, Public Health Wales and Welsh Government in order to implement any necessary measures to protect pupils, staff and visitors from the spread of coronavirus.
Don’t miss out on children’s school and nursery places
Thursday 12 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council’s cabinet member for education has urged parents and carers to ensure they submit applications in time to gain places for their children at schools and nurseries.
Welsh rugby great celebrated St David’s Day
Tuesday 10 March 2020
One of Wales’ most celebrated rugby players, Ieuan Evans MBE, received a warm welcome at Bridgend Business Forum’s annual business breakfast in celebration of St David’s Day 2020 recently.