Crews work throughout the night to fight flooding
Tuesday 05 October 2021
Council staff have been working throughout the night to distribute sandbags, clear drains and gulleys and prevent widespread flooding in Bridgend County Borough.
News
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How free online sessions are helping women to find new work
Monday 04 October 2021
A series of free online sessions are helping unemployed women in Bridgend County Borough to find new work.
One week left to have your say on how Porthcawl waters should be used
Monday 04 October 2021
With the deadline fast approaching, residents of Bridgend County Borough are being urged not to miss their opportunity to take part in a questionnaire on how they think the waters around Porthcawl Harbour should be used in the future.
Additional classrooms and learning spaces created in schools
Friday 01 October 2021
A range of building projects have been taking place at schools across Bridgend County Borough with additional classrooms and learning spaces being created.
Use of face coverings in secondary schools
Friday 01 October 2021
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have announced the reintroduction of face coverings at secondary schools across the region.
Vaccination rates for local Bridgend County Borough wards
Friday 01 October 2021
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has published a breakdown of vaccination rates in Bridgend County Borough on a ward-by-ward basis.
Warning over fake vaccine form scam
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Welsh Government has issued a warning that fake vaccine consent forms may be circulating in schools.
Local care homes are the first to benefit from new vaccine booster
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Vulnerable care home residents have all received a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot as part of the latest phase of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s inoculation programme.
Council recruits extra staff to help maintain local cemeteries
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has recruited additional workers to help maintain cemeteries located throughout the area.
Council urges drivers to avoid ‘needless panic buying’
Tuesday 28 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is urging drivers to remain calm and to avoid panic buying fuel following latest assurances from the Government and organisations such as the Petrol Retailers Association.