Pool pods installed as leisure centres prepare to reopen
Tuesday 20 April 2021
Preparations are underway for the reopening of gyms and pools in Bridgend County Borough from Monday 3 May
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Clubs and council to work together on maintaining sports pavilions
Monday 19 April 2021
Discussions between Bridgend County Borough Council, Bridgend Athletic RFC and Bridgend Sports RFC about working in partnership to assist with maintenance on the pavilions at Newbridge Fields have received the backing of a Welsh rugby star
Young Ambassador competition inspires youngsters to get active
Friday 16 April 2021
More than 1,200 young people across the county borough laced up their trainers last month to take part in a ‘mile a day’ challenge organised by Bridgend’s Young Ambassadors
How the council is supporting town centre retailers
Friday 16 April 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is offering a range of measures to support businesses and help keep shoppers safe
Council launches new graduate programme
Friday 16 April 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a new graduate programme which is now open for applications.
Free Covid-19 tests for people unable to work from home
Thursday 15 April 2021
People who are unable to work from home will be offered free rapid Covid-19 self-testing kits from tomorrow (Friday 16 April).
Mobile coronavirus testing remains available in Pyle
Thursday 15 April 2021
Mobile testing facilities for Bridgend County Borough residents who have symptoms of Covid-19 are still available in Pyle
Grants helping to get empty properties back into use
Thursday 15 April 2021
A grant scheme is helping property owners and first-time buyers to get empty properties in the Valleys Task Force area of Bridgend County Borough back into use
People aged 35-39 can apply for reserve vaccine list
Thursday 15 April 2021
Residents of Bridgend County Borough aged between 35 and 39 have become the latest who can apply to receive reserve vaccinations at short notice.
Council records 15 per cent drop in staff sickness levels
Wednesday 14 April 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has pledged to continue to provide support for staff to help them cope with stress-related issues during the coronavirus pandemic.