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Last chance to apply for ‘warm hubs’ funding
Thursday 09 January 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Employability Bridgend team in partnership with Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) are issuing a final call for applications for the ‘Warm Hubs Grant Scheme’ funded by Welsh Government.
Council publishes ‘Director of Social Services Annual Report 2024’
Tuesday 07 January 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has published its Director of Social Services Annual Report, following a presentation of the highlights to Council on plans for improving the service, and reflecting on the significant progress made over the last financial year, but also highlighting the challenges of meeting levels of need in a difficult financial context for local government.
Time to talk budget 2025
Tuesday 07 January 2025
For 2025-26, the council is set to receive a budget settlement increase of 4 per cent. Unfortunately, this will not be enough to deal with increased costs and higher demand for services.
Refurbishments at Pencoed Comprehensive School receive pupils’ glowing approval
Friday 20 December 2024
Earlier this year, Pencoed Comprehensive School received an overhaul of the facilities offered to learners with additional learning needs (ALN), as well as the construction of Pencoed Netball Centre on site, which includes two new netball courts for school and community use.
Council and partners confirm arrangements for festive period
Thursday 19 December 2024
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.
Council thanks public for ‘phenomenal response’ to this year’s Santa Appeal!
Thursday 19 December 2024
Thanks to an overwhelming response from members of the public and the generous donations of kind-hearted local groups, churches and businesses, the 2024 Santa Appeal has exceeded all expectations!
Cabinet approves annual Corporate Safeguarding Report
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the 2023 – 2024 Corporate Safeguarding report, outlining details of the widespread safeguarding provision offered by Social Services, as well as how vulnerable adults and children continue to be supported across all directorates, offering a ‘one council’ approach to safeguarding.
Newton Primary School reaches London finals for 'The School Song UK 2024'
Friday 13 December 2024
Earlier this year, pupils from Newton Primary School, Porthcawl, penned their own original song and headed to London to represent Wales and perform in the finals of ‘The School Song Competition 2024’, having been shortlisted from over one thousand entries.
‘Tackle after Dark’ project celebrated at Wales Safer Communities Awards
Friday 13 December 2024
A groundbreaking project aimed at addressing antisocial behaviour across the county borough was spotlighted at Wales Safer Communities Awards 2024 on 28 November. A collaboration between Bridgend County Borough Council Youth Support and South Wales Police (SWP), supported by Ospreys in the Community, the ‘Tackle after Dark’ scheme claimed the ‘Partnerships’ category award at the ceremony.
Huge clean-up operation underway across the county borough following the impact of Storm Darragh
Monday 09 December 2024
A huge clean-up operation is currently underway across Bridgend County Borough following major damage and disruption caused by Storm Darragh over the weekend.