Views wanted on the future of post-16 education
Monday 09 December 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council is asking local residents what they think about proposals that will change how post-16 education is provided in future.
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Porthcawl Christmas cracker event cancelled
Friday 06 December 2019
The Porthcawl ‘Christmas Cracker’ event has been cancelled by the event organisers due to safety concerns over predicted high winds of up to 50 mph.
Free Christmas parking
Wednesday 04 December 2019
Shoppers, visitors and traders are set to receive an early Christmas present with news that parking will be free after 10am on every Saturday throughout December.
Bridgend recycles – it’s what we do
Monday 02 December 2019
Thanks to the recycling efforts of local residents, Bridgend County Borough is well on track to surpass the Welsh Government’s ambitious new recycling target that all councils need to achieve.
'Strictly Cymru’ bringing sparkle to Bridgend!
Thursday 28 November 2019
Do you have what it takes to become the next Anton du Beke? If so, it’s time to shake and shimmy your way into ‘Strictly Cymru’ – Wales’ first inclusive dance competition - coming to Bridgend County Borough in January 2020!
Council introduces discount scheme for fines
Thursday 28 November 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has updated and expanded its environmental enforcement policy following the outcome of a recent public consultation.
Pupils pull together during school repairs
Thursday 28 November 2019
Pupils at Corneli Primary School, Ysgol Y Ferch o’r Sgêr and the Integrated Children’s Centre have offered the infants of Mynydd Cynffig Primary a helping hand after a burst pipe left their classrooms without heat and in need of extensive repairs.
Mayor’s Citizenship Awards reward local heroes!
Thursday 28 November 2019
Do you know someone who regularly goes the extra mile for others, raised an outstanding amount of money for a charitable cause, or has put the local area on the map by achieving something special?
Apply for school places with My Account
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Admissions are now open for the September 2020 intake of new infant, junior and primary school pupils in Bridgend County Borough.
Transforming and celebrating our green spaces
Monday 25 November 2019
Green spaces across Bridgend County Borough are about to be transformed over the next four years as a new National Lottery Community Fund project, ‘Green Links’ is launched by the charity, Plantlife.