Work begins on community recycling centre in Pyle
Thursday 14 January 2021
Work has begun on building a new community recycling centre in the west of Bridgend county borough
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Food parcel scheme features nutritious breakfast and lunch items
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Following recent media coverage of food parcel schemes in England, Bridgend County Borough Council is reassuring residents on how the authority is making sure that children who are eligible for free school meals do not go hungry.
Businesses given more than £37m in coronavirus support grants
Wednesday 13 January 2021
More than £37m has been paid out in financial support to businesses in Bridgend county borough since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
£2,000 Discretionary Grant now available to all eligible businesses
Wednesday 13 January 2021
A Discretionary Grant of £2,000 is now available to all businesses that have been forced to close or have been significantly impacted by the additional restrictions which started on December 4 and December 19
Preferred bidder emerges for new Porthcawl foodstore
Wednesday 13 January 2021
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council will receive a report next week on the outcome of a bidding process which aims to deliver a high-quality new foodstore for Porthcawl
UK-wide fault affecting local street lights
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Authorities across the UK are reporting problems with street lights which are switching themselves on and off in large numbers.
Council appeal for carers to come forward
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is calling on residents who have experience of working within social care to help support those in need during the coronavirus pandemic
Work to begin on Parc Derwen play areas
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Work to build three more play areas at the Parc Derwen development in Coity is set to start this week
Welsh Government sets out Covid-19 vaccination strategy
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Welsh Government has published its Covid-19 vaccination strategy which sets out plans for all eligible adults to be offered a vaccine by the autumn
Food parcels distributed to pupils entitled to free school meals
Monday 11 January 2021
Pupils in Bridgend county borough who are entitled to free school meals will receive a food supply parcel in the week commencing Monday 11 January