First day of community testing draws more than 100 people
Thursday 04 March 2021
The first day of community testing in Bridgend County Borough saw more than 100 people attending Kenfig Hill Rugby and Football Club for a free Covid-19 test
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Don’t delay - apply now for EU Settlement Scheme
Wednesday 03 March 2021
Time is running out for EU citizens living in Bridgend county borough to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living and working in the UK
Invasive plants removed from Merthyr Mawr dunes
Wednesday 03 March 2021
Work is under way to remove an invasive plant species at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve to protect the dunes
Welsh Government confirms plans for more pupils to return to school
Wednesday 03 March 2021
Welsh Government has outlined its plans for more pupils to return to their schools before Easter
Bridgend Indoor Market prepares to reopen
Wednesday 03 March 2021
A number of essential traders are preparing to reopen their businesses at Bridgend Indoor Market on Thursday 3 March 2021
Sites confirmed for community testing centres
Tuesday 02 March 2021
The locations of new community testing centres which will help reduce the spread of coronavirus in Bridgend County Borough have been confirmed.
Residents urged to check what benefits they are entitled to
Tuesday 02 March 2021
Bridgend county borough residents are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on any benefits they are entitled to
Food waste in the spotlight during action week
Monday 01 March 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council will be marking Food Waste Action Week (1-7 March) by highlighting how residents can reduce the amount of food they throw away
Council backs campaign to encourage more LGBT+ foster carers
Monday 01 March 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is once again supporting LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2021.
Council responds to calls for it to spend reserves and freeze council tax
Monday 01 March 2021
Following the recent announcement that Bridgend County Borough Council has set its budget for 2021-22, the authority has responded to calls on social media for it to spend its reserves in order to freeze council tax.